Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Provides training to build in-demand skills, make connections and find jobs to transform their lives. All offerings are online. A Job Search Accelerator helps people relaunch their careers. http://jvs.org Learn More
Refugee Resettlement and Acculturation Services, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley One of three leading refugee resettlement agencies in Northern California, JFS SV provides resettlement and career services to 550+ refugees annually, most recently serving refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine. http://jfssv.org Learn More
Shalom Bayit: Ending Domestic Violence in Jewish Homes Bay Area Jewish resource center on gender-based violence. Counseling for abusive/controlling relationships (Russian, Hebrew, English); domestic violence/sexual harassment training and consultation; youth and adult education on healthy relationships, boundaries, consent and preventing abuse. http://shalom-bayit.org Learn More
Jewish Chaplaincy Services Jewish chaplains and trained volunteers, serving Stanford Medicine, provide spiritual comfort and compassionate care tailored to individual beliefs and needs. Goal is to ensure the patient and family are not alone. http://jfcs.org/jewishchaplaincy Learn More
JFCS Dream Program Comprehensive services for domestic violence survivors, including in-depth assessment of medical, emotional, vocational, financial, educational and legal needs. http://jfcs.org/dreamprogram Learn More
JFCS Counseling Services Experienced clinicians help individuals, couples and families meet life's challenges. Expertise in depression, grief and loss, anxiety, stress, loneliness, significant life transitions, separation and divorce, job loss, and illness. Provides in-person and teletherapy services http://jfcs.org/counseing Learn More
Adults & Families Community Services, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley Provides a safety net of case management, counseling, advocacy and emergency assistance to people in the community facing a life crisis or ongoing challenges. http://jfssv.org/gethelp Learn More
Chaverim Social and educational group for neurodivergent adult Jews and their families. http://jfcs-eastbay.org/disability-services Learn More
JFCS Disabilities Services Comprehensive services and support for individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses or HIV/AIDS, including case management, counseling and support, meal delivery, and personal/home care. http://jfcs.org/disabilities-services Learn More
Hatikvah House Jewish group home for developmentally disabled adults. Independent-living training. Provides social, recreational and support programs for area families. http://lsahomes.org/hatikvah-home Learn More
JFCS’ Shupin Community An urban independent-living facility coupled with comprehensive, personalized support so that adults with developmental disabilities can live full lives and age with dignity. http://jfcs.org/shupin Learn More
L’Chaim Adult Day Health Center Licensed adult day-health program providing medical, rehabilitative, and social services to frail elderly and adults with functional impairments; offering special outreach to Russian-speaking individuals. http://jfcs.org/find-help/seniors/lchaim-health-center Learn More
Refugee Services – JFCS East Bay Provides initial refugee resettlement as well as ongoing guidance as newcomers learn to live and be successful in a new country. http://jfcs-eastbay.org/refugee-resettlement Learn More
JFCS Émigré Services Multilingual staff has helped thousands of Russian-speaking emigres to acculturate and start new lives. Services include legal guidance, citizenship classes, counseling, loans and grants, senior day programs, and more. http://jfcs.org/emigres Learn More
JFCS Émigré Services Comprehensive, innovative services for the Russian-speaking community. Bilingual staff helps people to build successful lives in a new culture and successfully manage transitions and crises. http://jfcs.org/emigres Learn More
L’Chaim Adult Day Health Center Licensed adult day-health program providing medical, rehabilitative, and social services to frail elderly and adults with functional impairments; offering special outreach to Russian-speaking individuals. http://jfcs.org/find-help/seniors/lchaim-health-center Learn More
Refugee Resettlement and Acculturation Services, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley One of three leading refugee resettlement agencies in Northern California, JFS SV provides resettlement and career services to 550+ refugees annually, most recently serving refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine. http://jfssv.org Learn More
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay A community-based, direct social and human services organization that supports Alameda and Contra Costa county residents of all ages, races and religions with the vision of a community where everyone can flourish with dignity. http://jfcs-eastbay.org Learn More
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties Services for individuals and families: senior home care, counseling and emergency assistance, food, therapy for children, parent consultation, youth programs, disabilities services and support for Holocaust survivors. http://jfcs.org Learn More
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties Services for individuals and families: Seniors At Home services, counseling and emergency assistance, services for people with disabilities, Holocaust survivor services, Adoption Connection. http://jfcs.org Learn More
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties Services for individuals and families: senior home care, counseling and emergency assistance, food, therapy for children, parent consultation, youth programs, adoption, disabilities services and support for Holocaust survivors. http://jfcs.org Learn More
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties Services for individuals and families: senior home care, counseling and emergency assistance, food, therapy for children, parent consultation, youth programs, adoption, disabilities services and support for Holocaust survivors. http://jfcs.org Learn More
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties Services for individuals and families: senior home care, counseling and emergency assistance, food, therapy for children, parent consultation, youth programs, adoption, disabilities services and support for Holocaust survivors. http://jfcs.org Learn More
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley Comprehensive services for older adults and caregivers, individuals and families, refugee resettlement and career services, and volunteer opportunities for all ages. http://jfssv.org Learn More
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (Grants to Organizations & Scholarships) Makes meaningful Jewish experiences accessible and affordable by providing grants and funding for various experiences and opportunities. These may include teen camps and trips, journeys to Israel, and youth and family camps. http://jewishfed.org/findscholarships Learn More
JFCS Financial Aid Center No-interest loans and grants for pandemic recovery, small businesses, undergraduate/graduate studies, vocational training, Israel study, Jewish summer camp. Emergency aid for housing, food and other essentials on short-term basis. http://jfcs.org/financial-aid Learn More
Hebrew Free Loan Interest-free loans to Jewish residents of Northern California to overcome financial challenges or pursue life dreams. Loans include student, business, general needs, fertility, health care, emergency, first-time homebuyer, and more. http://hflasf.org Learn More
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (Scholarships) The Federation makes meaningful Jewish experiences accessible and affordable by providing a continuum of opportunities from preschool to college, teen Israel trips, and youth and family camps. http://jewishfed.org/findscholarships Learn More
Jewish Silicon Valley Provides funding through scholarships and grants to children and teens, which may include overnight camps, teen leadership and trips to Israel. Procedures ensure fairness and confidentiality. http://jvalley.org/get-connected/scholarship Learn More
Familial Dysautonomia Prevention and Education Program F.D. is a progressive and fatal genetic disease found almost exclusively among Ashkenazi Jews. Carrier testing available at Kaiser health centers and other private laboratories. http://familialdysautonomia.org Learn More
Jewish Community Free Clinic Free, volunteer-based medical clinic, sponsored by the Jewish community, offering care to anyone in need—regardless of ethnicity or religion. Bilingual medical, nursing and referral services. http://jewishfreeclinic.org Learn More
JFCS Palliative Care Interdisciplinary team offers specialized support to help relieve suffering and improve quality of life for people with serious illness and at the end of life. http://seniorsathome.org Learn More
UCSF Prenatal Diagnostic Center For all women, pregnant or not. Information on carrier screening for multiple disorders affecting Ashkenazi Jews. Centers in San Francisco, Greenbrae, Monterey and San Mateo. http://www.ucsfhealth.org/clinics/prenatal-diagnostic-center Learn More
UCSF-Stanford Lysosomal Storage Disease Center Provides comprehensive consultation, clinical and laboratory evaluations, diagnosis, treatment and genetic counseling for patients with lysosomal storage disorders and their families. http://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/clinics/lysosomal_storage_disease_center/ Learn More
Valerie A. Goss, MFT Helping individuals and couples navigate through the labyrinth of human relationships and life’s transitions, be it marriage concerns, parenting, work/life balance or stress management. http://valeriegossmft.com Learn More
Keshet Bay Area National organization working for full LGBTQ equality and inclusion in Jewish life. http://keshetonline.org Learn More
A Wider Bridge Pro-Israel organization working to create opportunities for LGBTQ people in the United States, along with friends and allies, to engage and connect with Israel. http://awiderbridge.org Learn More
LGBTQ Keshet Camp at Tawonga Celebrating over 20 years, this camp is a weekend experience designed for LGBTQ families. Aug 24 - 27, 2023. Need-based financial assistance available. http://tawonga.org Learn More
Congregation Sha’ar Zahav Progressive, diverse and participatory Jewish community, established in 1977, that honors and maintains its LGBTQ culture and history while welcoming all. http://shaarzahav.org Learn More
JFCS’ LGBTQ Services Counseling services for individuals, couples and families — with special outreach to the elderly, services for people with HIV, workshops, seminars and adoption services. http://jfcs.org/lgbtq Learn More
Chabad of the East Bay Accepts cars, boats, motor vehicles, working and non-working (in most cases) and estate items. Proceeds used for social programs, educational, community and children's programs. http://chabadberkeley.org Learn More
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay Accepts donations of furniture and household items such as toiletries, cleaning supplies, and newly purchased household goods (no clothing please). Used for direct service to refugees, immigrants and low-income families across the East Bay. http://jfcs-eastbay.org/in-kind-donations Learn More
Book Bank USA, Inc. Accepts and distributes books, computers, games and educational materials to schools, libraries and youth towns in Israel. Distributes high-tech materials to colleges and businesses. http://bookbankusa.org Learn More
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties Donors can make a big impact on the lives of those who have little by contributing a car, boat, computer, household items or other gently used property. http://jfcs.org/give Learn More
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley Vehicle Donation Program Donate working or non-working cars, boats or motor homes to help provide services for older adults, families and refugees. Obtain a tax deduction while helping those in need. http://jfssv.careasy.org/home.html Learn More
JFCS Volunteer Program Volunteers serve thousands each year. Opportunities for young to adults throughout the Bay Area to reach out to the isolated, elderly and persons with disabilities; food bank organization and deliveries; holiday outreach and more. http://jfcs.org/volunteer Learn More