Jewish Family Service - Making an Impact Volunteers, donors, and staff – All of us are integral to JFS doing lifesaving work. Every day, together, we make an impact.
Heart & Soul Gala 2013 Mitzvah Award Honorees Barbara Bry, Charitable Adult Rides & Services Inc., and Judy & Mike Feldman all do tremendous work that enable Jewish Family Service to serve the community. View this video that highlights their work with JFS programs Girls Give Back, On the Go, and Pachie’s Place, respectively.
CEO Michael Hopkins speaks at the 2012 Friends of the Family Thank You event.
Marcia Kern explains how the Serving Older Holocaust Survivors program is one of the reasons her family chose to give to Jewish Family Service.
Hammy Loeb, former Board member, talks about how he got involved with Jewish Family Service and the agency's impact on the community.
Interviews with Big Pals and Little Pals and how the Jewish BIGPals program has impacted their lives. Thank you to Kristine Diekman, Austin Hill, Phil Levine, and Shayna Benavidez of Cal State University San Marcos for producing this video.
Give your home a safety makeover in a day! Learn helpful tips to insure that kids and older adults avoid accidents in the home. In the 24th minute, Melissa Dennison of Jewish Family Service's JFS Fix-It is featured.
Evelyn & Arthur – This On the Go video was originally created as a fundraising piece for Jewish Federation – National.
San Diego City Council voted unanimously in favor of a $20,000 grant to support On the Go's Northern San Diego Rides & Smiles program! Spearheaded by District 1 Council Member Sherri Lightner, this funding will help increase On the Go's services in the Carmel Valley and Del Mar areas. On the Go provides transportation for older adults to medical appointments, grocery shopping, personal outings, activities, group excursions, and more.
If you or anyone you know are interested in becoming a volunteer driver, contact us at (858) 637-3050 or volunteer@jfssd.org.
Pachie's Place featured on CW6 San Diego Living to discuss their kickoff event, "Cinderella Ate My Daughter", with New York Times bestselling author Peggy Orenstein.
Frieda Rosenberg has been volunteering with the University City Older Adult Center since it opened in March 2000. For 13 years she has dutifully recorded attendance and collected dues. Not only does she give her time, but she is also a donor to the program. UCOAC held a lunch in her honor and bid her a bittersweet farewell as she moves up north to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Here is what Frieda had to say as she addressed the crowd of well-wishers:
“At the very beginning of this center, I came as a grieving widow. But, being a volunteer helped me go on with my life. I got more than I ever gave because I have so many friends here. They have been here during good times and bad. There is no price that can be put on my time here. I believe whole-heartedly in volunteering. It feeds my soul and makes me feel good about myself. If it were not for volunteers and generous supporters, I think country would fall apart. If you have the time and the health, I encourage you all to volunteer. I am so sorry to leave because I love this place. I ask you all to come every day we are open because JFS truly wants the best for you. It is the warmest and kindest place for seniors.”
