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.
Crystal, Kellan, and their two kids were homeless for years. The Safe Parking Program helped them find stable housing.

After leaving an abusive marriage, Loretta found safety and a sense of community in the Safe Parking Program.

The Life Lessons Project is documenting the experiences and memories of 44 Holocaust Survivors living in San Diego.

Despite being 50 years apart, Golan has brought warmth and adventure into Joann’s life as she battles cancer.

A fixed income and the cost of living make it difficult for Bill to cover household expenses. That’s where we come in.

A family is reunited through the JFS Desert Vista Permanent Supportive Housing program.

Issues like homelessness can feel bigger than any one of us. Learn how we are working together to help families establish the foundations they can build on.

Meet the industrious high schooler behind the gleaning project at JFS.

For Alan, it’s all about building a better future for his family.

A life-changing partnership with Dreams for Change.

75 years after his 13th birthday, we celebrated with Lazar at the Balboa Avenue Older Adults Center.

Learn how volunteers Louis and George are helping to shape the future of our community for generations to come

There is no manual for growing up. But sometimes a dedicated mentor is even better.

To leave your homeland in search of a better life is to embark on a challenging journey marked by anxiety, sacrifice, and hard work.