News & Impact

  “The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference.” —Eli Wiesel Thank you for your outpouring of generosity! We are grateful for your donations to JFCS’ Emergency Humanitarian Fund for Ukraine Relief, your offers of assistance, and your thousands of shares on social media. Together, we are working to ensure there is critical aid for so many people in this time of tragedy and heartbreak.   Updates from Our Partners in the Trenches To date more than 3 million people—primarily women, children, and elderly—have had to flee from their homes. Through JFCS’ Emergency Humanitarian Fund, individuals arriving… Read More

Our hearts go out to the Ukrainian people whose lives have been shattered by the invasion. JFCS thanks our community for mobilizing quickly and showing an outpouring of support to help deliver funds that provide food and emergency aid inside Ukraine and refugee assistance in other countries. We are working closely with our colleagues there on the ground. Additionally, JFCS can offer legal assistance if desired, helping to reunite refugees with relatives here in Bay Area, in Israel, or in other countries. As the need for aid continues, there are several ways that you can help. Donate to JFCS Double… Read More

With the eruption of war in Ukraine, Jewish Family and Children’s Services is accepting donations for direct humanitarian aid in cooperation with our colleagues working on the ground there. We are monitoring the situation closely and stand ready to help provide support to those who need it. We are currently coordinating with our partners in the region for possible refugee resettlement in the U.S., Israel, and other countries. 100% of donations go to humanitarian aid for families in Ukraine. We will keep you informed by posting updates on our website as available. Many in our Bay Area community have family… Read More