- Legacy Giving Stories
The Weinreb Family Fund, established by Marion Weinreb in 1996 in honor of her parents and other relatives, past and present, offers essential services to immigrants from the former Soviet Union to help them create new lives in the Bay Area for themselves and their families. It is the first of multiple funds created by Marion, who said that her parents “came to the U.S. with nothing, yet were very generous.”
Marion Weinreb’s father, who had practiced dentistry in Poland, operated a grocery store in New Jersey and never hesitated to carry customers in need on credit. Her mother saved pennies to give to Israel. Marion says that while her parents, severely traumatized by their concentration camp experiences, didn’t have much in a material sense, they always gave back freely to others. Today, Marion, a former JFCS Board member and a consultant for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, is a firm believer in “giving back” herself.
If you would like to start a Named Endowment Fund at JFCS, please contact [email protected] or 415-449-3858.