Impact Year

For forty years, JFCS’ Adoption Connection has been a national leader in domestic open adoption. With the upcoming launch of our new surrogacy program, JFCS will be a unique family building center, providing education, expertise, and compassionate support for two popular paths to parenthood. Below...

When Nina Klein introduces herself, she often says “I am the daughter of Holocaust survivors.” From a young age, she was encouraged to discuss the Holocaust and her parents’ experiences. While it wasn’t always easy for Nina to hear or share these stories, she believes this openness was valua...

On Sunday, September 22, JFCS welcomed volunteers of all ages to our offices in Marin County to help assemble care packages for Rosh Hashanah. Volunteers packed over 375 gift bags with hand-written cards, treats, and holiday essentials for people in need.   One of the day’s highlights was the par...

Over the last fourteen summers, the JFCS YouthFirst Summer Internship Program has placed hundreds of high school teens with Bay Area businesses, giving the interns an opportunity to explore careers of interest to them. This year, one of the teens joined the JFCS marketing team, wanting to learn more...

At a young age, Ilysa Goldblatt learned the importance of community. She has dedicated her life to helping others navigate life’s challenges and creating a thriving community inspired by Jewish values and traditions. That commitment motivates Ilysa’s service on JFCS’ Board of Directors. “Not...

This spring, JFCS’ Financial Aid Center received record numbers of scholarship applications from outstanding local youth eager to pursue their college dreams. Thanks to the generosity of donors to JFCS’ scholarship fund, many young people received the life-changing news of financial help. Among ...