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WE BELIEVE IN PEOPLE.

We believe that with hard work and the right connections – to knowledge, resources, and supportive relationships – anyone can change their life.

Jewish Family Service of San Diego Announces the July 2025 Retirement of CEO Michael Hopkins, Names New CEO

The JFS Board of Directors announced at the Annual Meeting that current CEO Michael Hopkins, who has been at the helm for 13 years, will retire at the end of June 2025. The Board has selected Dana Toppel, currently JFS COO, to become the new CEO.

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Read Our JFS Summer Newsletter

Hot off the press! Our summer edition of the Moving Forward Together Newsletter is out now! Catch up on the latest updates about our community, our journey, and our impact.

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Volunteers help unhoused families and their children create a neighborhood of support

Zora Murry has shared a camper with her mother and two younger siblings at the safe parking lot for the past couple of months. It is 1 of 6 safe parking lots run by JFS. Four of them, including Rose Canyon, are funded by the City of San Diego, which is partnered with JFS.

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In experiments, San Diego researchers gave cash to low-income people. Here’s what they learned.

A shift in thinking about aid among some policymakers and nonprofits has led to the creation of pilot programs across the U.S. where households get cash, with no strings attached, so they can spend it as they see fit. A local nonprofit, Jewish Family Service of San Diego, has been testing versions of this approach in four programs.

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We’re committed to being there for you and your family – not just in a crisis, but every day.

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We connect volunteers with meaningful service opportunities that utilize your strengths and engage your deepest passions.

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We’re building a community where everyone has the chance to build a better life. Your investment will help us get there.

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Moving Forward Together

We believe that when everyone has a chance to reach their full potential, our whole community is stronger.

A Shared Purpose

Every day, we meet people with a deep desire to get back on their feet and move forward. But struggling to make ends meet day-to-day means there’s less time and energy to focus on well-being or think about planning for the long-term.

Our Call to Action

The JFS Approach

Moving Forward means something different to everyone. It’s our job to learn what it means to each individual and family, and to empower them with the tools and connections to take the next steps.

How We Help

Measuring Our Impact

Person by person, family by family, we are building a better future for our community. Every step of the way, we are committed to measuring our impact and strengthening our approach.

How We Measure 

Ways to Give

Our supporters are people with passion – for serving others and strengthening our community. We’re committed to helping you bring that passion to life.

Support was provided by the URO Charitable Trust Limited.

Support was provided by the URO Charitable Lead Trust Limited, administered by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, for the benefit of needy Jewish Nazi Victims.

Social services for Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

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