activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 19
- Behavioral Health Patient Advocacy Developmental Disability Rights AdvocacyProvides patient advocacy to protect individuals in behavioral health services from abuse, neglect, discrimination, and rights violations.
- Care Management for Older AdultsDelivers comprehensive care management services including assessment, planning, service coordination, and advocacy for older adults.
- Case Management for Expectant and Parenting Youth Case Management for Pregnant and Parenting YouthProvides comprehensive case management services to expectant and parenting youth to address social, health, educational, and economic challenges.
- Community Food Distribution On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOffers regular community food distributions with fresh produce, canned and dried goods, groceries, and pet food across San Diego County, including periodic distribution events.
- Crisis Assistance and Resource Navigation Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides crisis assistance to individuals and families through resource navigation, service coordination, and one-on-one support.
- Domestic Violence Support Services Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportOffers counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource coordination for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
- Family Income for Empowerment Program (FIEP) Guaranteed Income with RCT EvaluationProvides 485 eligible families referred by San Diego County CWS with $500 in unrestricted monthly cash support for 24 months to promote economic stability.
- Home Safety Repairs for Low-Income Older Adults Volunteer-Based Home Repair & RenovationProvides free minor home-safety repairs to low-income older adults to support safe aging in place.
- Immigration Legal Services Immigration Application Support & Legal RepresentationProvides free legal services to low-income individuals in the San Diego area applying for immigration benefits, including personalized services for students, staff, and faculty at selected local colleges through JFS attorneys and Department of Justice representatives.
- Kosher Meals and Congregate Dining for Older Adults Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides kosher-style congregate dining for adults aged 60+ at multiple locations and delivers kosher-style meals with wellness checks to homebound older adults and disabled individuals.
- Lieber’s Corner Market On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates Lieber’s Corner Market, a point-based grocery store offering free healthy food, hygiene products, and baby items based on family size and need.
- Permanent Supportive Housing Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates permanent supportive housing programs for homeless individuals with disabilities.
- Recovery Action Fund for Tomorrow (RAFT) Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides one-time $4,000 cash distributions to families with children under 18 and seniors, prioritizing those at risk of homelessness.
- Refugee Resettlement Services Refugee Resettlement and Integration SupportProvides comprehensive resettlement services for newly arriving refugees referred by the U.S. Refugee Program.
- Safe Parking Program Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates a Safe Parking Program seven nights per week at six secured locations, providing a secure environment for unsheltered individuals and families living in their vehicles.
- San Diego for Every Child Guaranteed Income Project Guaranteed Income with RCT EvaluationProvides 150 families in four San Diego County zip codes with $500 in monthly cash payments for 24 months to support child and family well-being.
- Support Services for Holocaust Survivors Specialized Support for Holocaust SurvivorsProvides comprehensive support services to help Holocaust Survivors maintain health, independence, and community connection in San Diego and Orange County.
- Transportation Services for Older Adults Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationOffers flexible individual and group transportation services for adults aged 60 and older.
- Website Accessibility Enhancement Website Accessibility ComplianceAdded the Recite Me toolbar to the organization's website to increase accessibility and inclusivity for users with diverse needs.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Accessibility as part of DEI accessibility_inclusion_integrationIntegrates digital accessibility into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by implementing tools that support equitable access to services, ensuring inclusion is operationalized across all dimensions of identity and ability.
- Digital accessibility integration digital accessibilityImplements assistive technology tools to ensure website accessibility for people with visual disabilities, non-English speakers, and individuals with reading difficulties, aligning digital access with broader inclusion goals.
- Inclusive service delivery inclusive_service_deliveryProvides services to all individuals without discrimination based on religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, ability, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation, ensuring equitable access as a core operational principle.
- Person-centered support model person-centered supportEmploys an individualized, person-centered approach that prioritizes each client’s self-defined goals and needs to tailor support and measure progress meaningfully.
- Volunteer companion model for social connection volunteer_companion_modelDeploys volunteer-based companionship visits to sustain community connection and emotional well-being among Jewish older adults, leveraging community engagement as a mechanism for social support.
named programs · 26
what they call their work
Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP)
Provides case management services to expectant and parenting youth to address social, health, educational, and economic challenges.
Affirmative Immigration Services Program
Provides free legal services to low-income individuals in San Diego seeking immigration benefits.
Aging Care Services
Provides comprehensive care management including assessment, planning, coordination, and advocacy for older adults.
Balboa Avenue Older Adult Center
Offers social day programs with enrichment activities, exercise, entertainment, and kosher lunches for older adults with dementia or physical challenges.
Breaking Down Barriers
Outreach program promoting mental wellness in underserved communities.
CalFresh Enrollment Assistance
Helps individuals apply for CalFresh (SNAP) benefits, including application support, documentation submission, and annual recertification.
Community Case Management
Offers crisis support, resource navigation, and service coordination for individuals and families in need.
Community Distribution
Provides fresh produce, canned/dried goods, groceries, and pet food at distribution sites throughout San Diego County.
Congregate Dining
Offers in-person kosher-style lunches and social engagement for adults aged 60+ at multiple locations in San Diego.
Desert Vista & Desert Rose
Permanent supportive housing programs for homeless individuals living with disabilities.
Family Income for Empowerment Program (FIEP)
Provides 485 eligible families referred by Child Welfare Services with $500 monthly cash support for 24 months.
Family Support Liaison Program (FSLP)
Supports families navigating the child welfare system with preservation strategies and community resource connections.
Higher Education Legal Services (HELS)
Offers personalized immigration legal services to students, staff, and faculty at local colleges.
Home-Delivered Meals (Foodmobile)
Volunteer-supported delivery of kosher-style meals and wellness checks for older adults and homebound individuals.
Intimate Partner Violence Support Services
Provides counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource coordination for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
JFS Fix-it Service
Provides free minor home-safety repairs for low-income older adults.
JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship
Provides financial grants to students from San Diego’s Jewish community pursuing college or vocational education.
Jewish Community Services
Offers critical relief and free resources to individuals and families in the Jewish community who are in need.
Jewish Friendly Match
Matches Jewish older adults with volunteers for weekly companionship visits.
Lieber’s Corner Market at JFS
Point-based grocery store offering free healthy food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and prepared meals based on family size and need.
On the Go: Transportation Solutions
Offers flexible individual and group transportation for adults aged 60+.
Recovery Action Fund for Tomorrow (RAFT)
Offers one-time $4,000 cash distributions to families with children and seniors at risk of homelessness.
Refugee Resettlement
Delivers comprehensive services to newly arriving refugees referred by the U.S. Refugee Program.
Safe Parking Program
Offers a safe overnight parking environment for unsheltered individuals and families living in their vehicles.
San Diego for Every Child Guaranteed Income Project (SDEC GIP)
Provides 150 families in four San Diego County zip codes with $500 monthly cash payments for 24 months.
Supporting Our Survivors (SOS)
Comprehensive support including care management, home care, and emergency assistance for low-income Jewish Holocaust survivors in San Diego and Orange County.
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany Funder — Administers a charitable trust and provides grants supporting social services for Nazi victims.
- County of San Diego Child Welfare Services Department Partner — Partner in the Family Income for Empowerment Program, referring eligible families for cash support.
- Recite Me Partner — Partnered to implement web accessibility tools on the organization's website.