These are real accounts of courage, resourcefulness, and hope—qualities shared by so many of our clients who are working hard to accomplish their goals and move forward.
Together, we are creating a stronger and healthier family where everyone can thrive. Meet Lana & Mikhail, Edwin, and Karla and her family—part of the JFS Moving Forward Together story.
Sandy has been able to live safely with her daughter for 23 years—with support from JFS providing transportation, home-delivered meals, and safety improvements like grab rails. “It’s a wonderful feeling to have family around you. I’m never alone,” Sandy shares.
For Cheryl, a ride isn’t just transportation — it’s connection, care, and independence. For Mark, it’s a chance to give back. Through JFS’s On the Go program, every ride becomes a story of compassion, connection, and community.
Meet Trisha, a San Diego mom doing what she can to provide for her family. With rising costs and no safety net, Lieber’s Corner Market became her lifeline — offering dignity, choice, and a hand up when it mattered most. Together, we can help families like Trisha’s thrive.
Levi, a recipient of the David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship, shares how the scholarship has positively impacted his life, enabling him to pursue his educational goals and give back to his community.
Many partner grocery stores donate large amounts of produce to Jewish Family Service as the food items approach their expiration date. To ensure that as many families as possible can access fresh produce before they spoil, we vacuum seal and flash freeze many vegetables and fruits to extend their use. This innovative process reduces waste, saves money, and most importantly keeps food fresher longer for those turning to JFS for assistance.
Jewish Family Service’s Economic Mobility programs celebrated a milestone after they finished the distribution of one-time payments to 2,242 low-income families and seniors. In this video, the impact of the program is communicated by several of the participants.
The Guaranteed Income pilot started in 2021 and over 24 months gave $500 every month with no strings attached to 150 families to help offset the rising cost of basic necessities—giving them an invitation to dream. The JFS Economic Mobility and Opportunity programs address the root causes of poverty and socioeconomic disparities and develops targeted approaches and solutions that improve outcomes for families.
Every week, JFS delivers thousands of healthy meals to older adults throughout San Diego County. More than a meal, this nutritional support comes complete with a friendly smile, compassionate care, and supportive services that help keep older adults food-secure and connected to community and resources so they can age with dignity, maintain their independence, and thrive.
Carol Anne, who receives home-delivered healthy meals through JFS’s Foodmobile, left us a heartfelt message last week on her birthday. We would like to share it with you…
Amie spent time in our Safe Parking Program where she discovered supportive services and a community that made a huge difference in her efforts to get back into permanent housing.
After many years of involvement as a JFS Board Member, Nadja Kauder reflects on the ways that the agency’s Balboa Avenue Older Adult Center has become a source of support for her and her husband, Manny, now living with Alzheimer’s.
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