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Below is a list of our services. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we encourage you to call or fill out our contact form here or call our JFS Access Line at (858) 637-3210. We’re here to answer your questions and get started.

JFS provides essential services to people regardless of religion, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ability, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation.

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Affirmative Immigration Services Program

Quality, free legal services to lower-income individuals living in the San Diego area seeking to obtain certain types of immigration benefits for themselves or their family members living in the United States.

Aging Care Services

Providing comprehensive assessment, consultation, planning, coordination of services, and advocacy to help with the challenges of aging.

Balboa Avenue Older Adult Center

Monday – Thursday, 10:00am – 2:00pm, at JFS – Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus, appropriate for clients with dementia and physical challenges.

Breaking Down Barriers

An outreach program that works with underserved communities to talk about mental wellness.

CalFresh Assistance

If you need help applying for CalFresh, also known as SNAP benefits, we can help walk you through the application process and assist with submitting supporting documentation and annual recertification.

Community Case Management

Assistance for individuals and families in crisis, including resource navigation, service coordination, and one-on-one support.

Community Distributions

A volunteer-supported food pantry, operating an onsite Corner Market and community food distributions for military and low-income families in San Diego.

Congregate Dining

We offer in-person congregate dining throughout San Diego for adults aged 60 years and older. All lunches are served Kosher Style.

Desert Vista and Desert Rose

Permanent supportive housing programs for homeless individuals living with disabilities.

Family Support Liaison Program

Our prevention and family preservation strategies will help you navigate the child welfare system, connect to community resources, and increase your network of support—all with the goal of keeping your children safe and your family together.

Hand Up Food Pantry

A volunteer-supported food pantry, operating an onsite Corner Market and community food distributions for military and low-income families in San Diego.

Higher Education Legal Services

JFS Immigration Attorneys and Department of Justice Representatives are available to offer personalized Immigration Legal Services to students, staff, and faculty at selected local colleges.

Home-Delivered Meals

A volunteer supported delivery service, providing meals and wellness checks for older adults and those who are homebound by disability.

Immigration Legal Services Department

Immigration attorneys and Department of Justice accredited representatives dedicated to educating and advocating on behalf of immigrants and refugees.

Intimate Partner Violence Support Services

For individuals experiencing family violence. Services include: crisis intervention, support groups, safety planning, and resource coordination.

Jewish Big Pals

A unique mentoring program for Jewish children, ages 6-16, who are being raised in a variety of family situations—often by single parents, grandparents, or legal guardians.

JFS Fix-It Service

Free minor home-safety repairs for low‑income older adults.

JFS Friendly Match

Matches older adults with caring volunteers who offer companionship and a steady connection to the community through weekly in-home visits.

JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship

Offers financial assistance to students from the San Diego Jewish community who plan to attend college or vocational school.

On the Go

Flexible individual and group transportation services for riders ages 60+.

On-Demand Exercise Videos for Older Adults

A virtual community for older adults where you can stay connected, learn new things, and have fun.

Patient Advocacy

Ensuring the rights of patients in hospitals and care facilities across San Diego.

Positive Parenting Program (PPP)

Helps parents find positive solutions to common childhood behavior issues, reducing parent-child conflict and preparing children for school success.

Refugee Resettlement

Comprehensive services for newly arriving refugees referred by the US Refugee Program.

Safe Parking Program

The Safe Parking Program provides a safe and welcoming environment for unsheltered families and individuals living in their cars.

SDRRN Migrant Shelter Services Operated by JFS

The JFS Migrant Family Shelter provides vital humanitarian services and transportation assistance to families legally seeking asylum in the United States.

Social & Wellness Centers

Social day programs providing education and enrichment activities, exercise, entertainment, and hot kosher lunch for adults ages 60+.

Supporting Our Survivors (SOS)

Care management, home care, and emergency assistance services for low-income Jewish Holocaust Survivors.

The Corner Market at JFS

A volunteer-supported food pantry, operating an onsite Corner Market and community food distributions for military and low-income families in San Diego.

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