“Whoever saves one life, it is as if they saved the entire world.”
Saving Lives, Restoring Hope
Mariia and Mark
Mariia, a single mother from Kyiv, and her nine-year-old son, Mark, fled Ukraine with a backpack each. They finally arrived in San Francisco, but Mariia, an accomplished artist and professor, is stuck on a tourist visa and unable to find work. Through JFCS, they found help with legal consultations, housing, and access to medical care as well as English lessons, school guidance, and trauma support.
“JFCS is the only organization giving this kind of support. We are so grateful—we wouldn’t survive without your help.” —MARIIA
Eddy
When Eddy moved into JFCS’ Gary Shupin Independent Living Community for adults with developmental disabilities, he struggled with the communication skills he needed to pursue his goal of working in a kitchen one day. Today, he prepares gourmet meals for his friends and fellow residents, and recently started his first job at one of San Francisco’s top restaurants.
“I’m happy that I’m finally able to work in the food industry and it is all because the Shupin Community has helped me follow my dreams.” —EDDY
Jack and Evie
Sometime around Jack and Evie’s 60th wedding anniversary, Jack’s memory began to decline. Evie threw herself into caring for Jack, but became burnt out, exhausted, and isolated. At loved ones’ urging, they met with a specialist at JFCS’ Center for Dementia Care, who helped Evie work through behavior challenges with Jack, advocated with Jack’s doctors, and created a tailored plan for his care.
“I feel incredibly indebted to you for all you have done for our family. Thank you for all your kindness, wisdom, and support!” —EVIE
Award-Winning Services
As the problem-solving center for the Bay Area, JFCS’ wide range of services help people face life’s challenges, big and small. We are here for you with dozens of major programs, including home care for seniors, clinical therapy for children and adults, youth volunteer programs, services for people with disabilities, education for parents and caregivers, and much more.
Emergency First Responders
Since 1850, JFCS has served as our community safety net and one-stop shop for help. As first responders in times of personal or community crisis, we provide coordinated emergency services, including food, financial assistance, expert mental health counseling, guidance for parents and children, and loving homebased care.
Education and Training
Thousands of people learn with JFCS each year— through parenting workshops, teen internships, fellowships, and seminars for older adults. From our Child Training Institute to our Center for Dementia Care, JFCS trains direct service providers with the latest research-based, cutting-edge therapies used across the world.
Shaping the Future
Our work ensures that families can thrive today and for generations to come. We partner with policymakers and community organizations in order to change the system and improve the environment for people of all ages, with a focus on children and youth. JFCS’ Holocaust Center is Northern California’s primary resource for Holocaust and genocide education and a global leader in confronting antisemitism, racism, and hate.
Last year, JFCS helped more than 120,000 people solve the problems in their lives.
33,000+
CHILDREN, TEENS, AND PARENTS assisted through mental health therapy and clinical services, coaching, public policy advocacy, parenting workshops, and professional education with JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth.
801,016
HOURS PROVIDING CARE to seniors at home and in the community through home care, medical services, care management, socialization, and more.
POUNDS OF FOOD distributed through JFCS’ five food banks in addition to subsidies, loans, housing support and more emergency help.
"Receiving news of our rental subsidy made our day. Thanks for helping us get over this rough patch."
—AVI AND LAUREN, WHO TURNED TO JFCS WHEN THEY WERE IN CRISIS
RAISED through private funding and State of California awards for the JFCS Holocaust Center to expand Holocaust and genocide education across the state.
SAN FRANCISCO
415-449-1200
Miriam Schultz Grunfeld
Professional Building PO Box 159004
San Francisco, CA 94115
MARIN COUNTY
415-419-3600
Dr. George Sugarman Swift Building 600 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
SONOMA COUNTY 707-303-1500 2200 Range Avenue Suite 102 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
MID/NORTH PENINSULA
650-931-1800
Eleanor Haas Koshland Center 2001 Winward Way Suite 200 San Mateo, CA 94404
SOUTH PENINSULA 650-688-3030
Koret Family Resource Center 200 Channing Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301