News & Impact

For most of us a good quality of life means enough healthy food to eat, a safe place to live, a nurturing community of friends and family, and people who care about our physical and mental well-being. But many in the Bay Area do not have even their basic necessities covered. That is why JFCS works as a lifeline for people facing personal crises and challenges, making sure that everyone can live with dignity and respect, even when times get tough. Last year 2,500 Bay Area residents received emergency assistance from JFCS to help them maintain their independence and make… Read More

If you have been impacted by the North Bay wildfires, now is the time to begin the difficult process of getting your life in order. Here are 10 tips to help you get started: Get a post office box and have the post office begin forwarding all of your mail to it. Start saving ALL of your receipts. Loss of use insurance will cover incidentals such as phone chargers, a hairbrush, clothes, etc. Contact your homeowner’s/rental insurance to trigger “loss of use.” This typically will allow you to be in a similar property for a certain number of years and,… Read More

It has been a very long week for residents of Sonoma County and other regions hardest hit by the unprecedented and devastating wildfires still raging through Northern California. The number of people affected is staggering and growing. As many as 70,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, while more than 5,700 structures have burned completely to the ground—2,834 homes in Santa Rosa alone. Donate now > Last Monday JFCS’ staff and volunteers began to address the immediate and long-term needs of seniors, families, and people with disabilities who have lost their homes, livelihoods, or both. Diana Klein, JFCS’ Sonoma… Read More

For Immediate Release: October 11, 2017 SAN FRANCISCO – Taube Philanthropies, one of the Bay Area’s foremost charitable organizations, has granted $250,000 to Jewish Family and Children’s Services in support of its emergency aid to victims of the North Bay wildfires. The financial support is making it possible for JFCS to render short-term humanitarian assistance – including food, clothing and housing – as well as longer-term support to help fire victims recover and rebuild their lives. “The North Bay fires have been devastating to thousands,” said Dr. Anita Friedman, JFCS executive director. “Members of our community will be grappling… Read More

The North Bay fires are causing tremendous destruction. Many in our Sonoma County community are being evacuated and hundreds of homes and businesses have burned. Jewish Family and Children’s Services will provide Emergency Assistance for our community members in Sonoma County. You can help by making a donation to our Emergency Assistance Fund today. DONATE NOW > Or call 415-449-1256 to contribute via phone. If you are in Sonoma County and need help, we encourage you to contact JFCS at 707-303-1500. Our hearts go out to all our friends in the many Northern California counties that have been affected by… Read More