Refugee Resettlement and Acculturation Services, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley Resettlement, pre-arrival services, vocational ESL, bilingual case management, career counseling, connection to employers and career network, many volunteer/support opportunities. http://www.jfssv.org Learn More
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Helps people build in-demand skills, make connections and find jobs to transform their lives. All offerings are online. http://www.jvs.org Learn More
Job Search Accelerator Program helps people relaunch their job search through job search essentials training, group meetings and one-to-one meetings with a career adviser. All offerings are online. http://www.jvs.org Learn More
Shalom Bayit: Ending Domestic Violence in Jewish Homes Counseling and support for Jewish people in abusive/controlling relationships. Provides healthy relationship and abuse prevention education for teens and adults. Training to Jewish community groups and professionals. Services available in Russian. Learn More
Counseling and Safety Net Services, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley Counseling and support services for children, adults, seniors, teachers; also, crisis counseling/emergency assistance (including food assistance) during times of transition. http://www.jfssv.org/counseling.html 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://www.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://www.jfcs.org/find-help/adults-families/domestic-violence-prevention 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://www.jfcs.org/find-help/adults-families/counseling-consultation Learn More
Chaverim Social and educational group for adult Jews with disabilities and their families. http://www.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://www.jfcs.org/find-help/people-with-disabilities Learn More
Hatikvah House Jewish group home for developmentally disabled adults. Independent-living training. Provides social, recreational and support programs for area families. http://www.lsahomes.org/hatikvah-home 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://www.jfcs.org/find-help/seniors/lchaim-health-center Learn More
Job Search Accelerator Program helps people relaunch their job search through job search essentials training, group meetings and one-to-one meetings with a career adviser. All offerings are online. http://www.jvs.org 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://www.jfcs-eastbay.org/refugee-resettlement 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://www.jfcs.org Learn More
Refugee Resettlement and Acculturation Services, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley Resettlement, pre-arrival services, vocational ESL, bilingual case management, career counseling, connection to employers and career network, many volunteer/support opportunities. http://www.jfssv.org 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://www.jfcs.org 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://www.jfcs.org/find-help/seniors/lchaim-health-center Learn More
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay Agency delivers vital mental health, social, and legal services to East Bay individuals, families, children, older adults, Holocaust survivors, immigrants, and refugees. http://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.jfcs.org Learn More
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley Aging with Dignity Services, counseling, safety net services, refugee resettlement and acculturation, myriad volunteer opportunities for all ages. http://www.jfssv.org/services.html 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://www.jfcs.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://www.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://www.jfcs.org/find-help/financial-assistance/financial-aid-center Learn More
Hebrew Free Loan Interest-free loans to Jewish residents of Northern California to achieve self-sufficiency and pursue dreams. Loans include student, business, general needs, fertility, health care, emergency, first-time homebuyer and more. http://www.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://www.jewishfed.org/findscholarships Learn More
Jim Joseph Foundation Invests in promising Jewish education grant initiatives. Partners with organizations to foster effective Jewish learning experiences for young Jews. http://www.jimjosephfoundation.org Learn More
Koret Foundation Supports institutions that promote a vibrant and distinctive Bay Area, contributing to a high quality of life in the general and Jewish communities. http://www.koretfoundation.org 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://www.jvalley.org 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—any ethnicity or religion. Bilingual medical, nursing and referral services. http://www.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://www.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
Keshet Bay Area National organization working for full LGBTQ equality and inclusion in Jewish life. http://www.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://www.awiderbridge.org Learn More
LGBTQ Keshet Camp at Tawonga Celebrating over 20 years, this camp is a weekend experience designed for LGBTQ families. Aug 18 - 21, 2022. Need-based financial assistance available. http://www.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://www.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 and& seminars, adoption services. http://www.jfcs.org/find-help/adults-families/lgbt-services Learn More
Chabad of the East Bay Accepts cars, boats, motor vehicles, working and non-working (in most cases) and estates. Proceeds used for social programs, educational, community and children's programs. http://www.chabadberkeley.org Learn More
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay Accepts donations of furniture and household goods (no clothing, please). Used for direct service to refugees and low-income families across the East Bay. http://www.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://www.bookbankusa.org Learn More
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley Vehicle Donation Program Donate working or non-working car, boat or motor home to help provide services for seniors, children and families. Obtain a tax deduction while helping those in need. http://www.jfssv.org/vehicle-donations.html 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://www.jfcs.org/give Learn More
Family House Home away from home for families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, providing physical comfort and emotional support, free from financial concerns. http://www.familyhouseinc.org Learn More
JFCS Volunteer Program Volunteers serve thousands each year. Opportunities include calls to the isolated, elderly and persons with disabilities; food bank organization and deliveries; holiday outreach and more. http://www.jfcs.org/volunteer Learn More
Kol Haneshama: End of life/hospice volunteers Trains and supports volunteers to provide spiritual care to the dying. http://www.jewishhealingcenter.org Learn More