Kindness Initiative (KI) and Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) are deepening a coordinated effort to better serve Jewish individuals and families in need across the community – while remaining fully independent organizations.
Effective June 1, 2026, Kindness Initiative will co-locate its Member Services case management division at the Jewish Family Service Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus in Kearny Mesa (8804 Balboa Avenue, 92123).

“Our Safe Parking Program interrupts the downward spiral of homelessness for individuals and families who are working hard to secure a place of their own,” said JFS CEO Dana Toppel. “Through the support of donors and Everytable, participants don’t have to worry about if they will have enough money for dinner every night, which provides invaluable peace of mind and dignity. When meals are covered, participants are spared one more painful tradeoff between food and other essentials like gas, hygiene items, medical needs or saving for the future. Money not spent on dinner can instead help them build a financial cushion, moving closer towards long-term stability.”

SAN DIEGO — Jewish Family Service of San Diego’s (JFS) 2026 Heart & Soul Gala brought together supporters, friends, community partners and advocates to celebrate JFS's

Signed by 46 members of the Finest Community Coalition, including Jewish Family Service of San Diego, this letter addresses the decision to disinvite Rabbi Hanan Leberman from the All Peoples Celebration.

The Heart & Soul Gala was a heartfelt evening raising more than $2 million to support Jewish Family Service programs that serve people throughout the community.

The nonprofit Jewish Family Service of San Diego raised more than $2 million at its recent Heart & Soul Gala to support the nonprofit’s community programs, ranging from nutritious meal delivery and support for Holocaust survivors to immigration legal support and a variety of older adult programs and resources.

Kindness Initiative (KI) and Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) are deepening a coordinated effort to better serve Jewish individuals and families in need across the community – while remaining fully independent organizations. Effective June 1, 2026, Kindness Initiative will co-locate its Member Services case management division at the Jewish Family Service Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus in Kearny Mesa (8804 Balboa Avenue, 92123).

As family homelessness hits record highs, the Safe Parking Program at JFS offers autonomy, dignity and safety during the search for more permanent housing.