News & Impact

For generations Deborah Hoffman’s family has contributed to the growth of JFCS, and now she is taking her turn. Always energetic and extremely generous with her time, Debbie is making an impact on the JFCS Board of Directors and is also a committed member of the Loans and Grants, Program and Planning, North Peninsula Development, Fammy Gala, and Endowment Committees. With such a strong family legacy of giving coupled with a willingness to dive in to any new project, Debbie says, “I think of philanthropy like breathing; you just do it naturally.” Tell us a bit about the community where… Read More

Miriam Sparrow brings the natural charm of a southerner to her many roles at JFCS, along with her commitment and drive. A JFCS Board member for two years, she is also the Sonoma County Co-Chair of JFCS’ Public Issues Committee and a member of the Sonoma County Leadership Team.  She also serves on the JFCS-wide Program and Planning Committee, the Public Issues Committee, and the By-Laws Review Committee. In her relatively short time on the JFCS Board Miriam is already known for her expertise, dedication, and role as an effective and respected ambassador on behalf of JFCS and those who… Read More

John F. Sampson comes from a long line of Bay Area civic leaders and community builders. He and Sharon L. Litsky, his wife, are well known for their warmth, creativity, and passion for the causes they believe in. John helps lead JFCS as a Board member and Sharon is also a former JFCS Board member who has left her unique and indelible mark on the agency. Each year this powerhouse couple brings their enthusiasm and welcoming smiles to their roles on the JFCS Fammy Gala Committee, which they chaired in 2009. As a well-respected forensic appraiser and property manager in… Read More

Marc Fagel, a prominent San Francisco securities attorney, joined the JFCS Board of Directors two years ago and contributes to the agency’s success in many different ways. As a thoughtful and committed advocate for JFCS, he says: “One of the basic Jewish values I was taught was to give back to my community and JFCS perfectly embodies that goal.” Marc is a partner at the firm of Gibson Dunn and Crutcher LLC. He was instrumental in contributing his legal expertise to the successful publishing of Rywka’s Diary: The Writings of a Jewish Girl from the Lodz Ghetto by the JFCS… Read More

Marci began her service on the JFCS Board of Directors last year, but her role as a JFCS lay leader is anything but new. She and her family have been mainstays in the Marin County JFCS community since they made the move from Los Angeles 14 years ago. Marci is adored for her easy-going and warm nature, enthusiasm, and creativity in supporting JFCS’ programs that promote family, community, and caring for those who need an extra boost up. She and her family have been honored numerous times for their exceptional volunteer leadership and she is also a member of the… Read More

Alex Ingersoll is a quiet motivator who brings an innate charm and warmth that naturally galvanizes others around the causes that matter most to him. His constructive approach and humor put everyone at ease. Since joining the JFCS Board of Directors two years ago, Alex has become an outspoken and empathetic leader. Alex also sits on the JFCS Endowment Committee and, this year, he will chair the Loans and Grants Committee. As Alex prepares for retirement from his long career at San Francisco law firms, his energy and passion to support his Jewish and LGBT community remain unstoppable. A thoughtful… Read More