Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Today on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jews who were senselessly murdered and honor the lives that never had an opportunity to flourish because of prejudice and evil. The need to prevent hatred and violence in our community has never been more important. In the memory of those who were lost, and in honor of those who survived, let us unite to build a more just and peaceful world for all, teaching our children #NeverAgain. #YomHaShoah #Community #MovingForward #StrongerTogether

Today, San Diego for Every Child, a nonprofit coalition housed under Jewish Family Service of San Diego, launched Resilient Communities for Every Child, a guaranteed income pilot project that is part of the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income initiative. Thank you to Sara Jacobs, Mayor Todd Gloria, and Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis for their visionary support of this project. Launching in Fall 2021, this innovative program will distribute funds that are meant to supplement, rather ...than replace, the existing social safety net and serve to achieve economic justice and help address the racial and gender inequities that impact the lives of children experiencing poverty. More information about the program’s launch and participant eligibility will be announced in the coming months. Learn more at https://www.sandiegoforeverychild.org/guaranteed-income/ Read the press release at www.jfssd.org/guaranteedincomepr #guaranteedincome #endchildpoverty #community #movingforward #strongertogether

This Wednesday is Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Join us later this week for the Jewish Federation of San Diego County's community-wide virtual presentation as we listen and learn the Shoah through multigenerational perspectives. This year was especially difficult for Holocaust Survivors as they aged and dealt with isolation during the pandemic. Bringing together our community for this annual memorial is more important than ever. Register and view the full program at: https://www.jewishinsandiego.org/yomhashoah-2021 #community #movingforward #strongertogether #neverforget

BREAKING NEWS: Today is an important day. With public health as our focus, JFS and the San Diego Rapid Response Network welcomed 25 asylum seekers who had been forced to Remain in Mexico. Now, they can assert their legal right to asylumfairly, humanely, and without fear. Together with our partners, JFS as the San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN) is providing shelter, medical support, transportation, and legal services. We applaud the Biden-Harris Administration and we ar...e optimistic that this is the first of many steps to rebuild our immigration system and restore the asylum process. There is more work to be done and we will continue to do so with all levels of government, our partners in the SDRRN and the California Welcoming Task Force. Please share and, if you are able, support the SDRRN Migrant Shelter Services by donating here: www.rapidresponsesd.org/donate #WelcomeWithDignity #WelcomingTheStranger #CAWelcomingTaskForce #DefendAsylum #Community #MovingForward #StrongerTogether

Tickets now on sale for JFS’s biggest virtual event of the year with American fashion icon Tim Gunn! Join JFS and the JFS Behavioral Health Committee for Making it Work: Life Lessons from Tim Gunn on April 29. Now, more than ever, it is important that we take the time to listen, identify, and take part in conversations addressing behavioral health. Many of our neighbors are struggling with behavioral health issues that may be magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Early in hi...s adolescence, Tim spent more than two years at a psychiatric hospital. In a candid conversation, he will discuss his experience and share his everyday lessons for making it work. Share this event with the Tim Gunn fan in your life, and reserve your tickets today at www.jfssd.org/TimGunn! #community #behavioralhealth #timgunn #makeitwork #movingforward #strongertogether

At JFS, Valentine’s Day is all about spreading kindness throughout our community. Thanks to students at Sage Canyon School, our Foodmobile recipients received an extra treat with their meal delivery this week. #Community #MovingForward #StrongerTogether

It’s #ThankYouThursday we’d like to give a big shout out to the Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, who have been delivering up to 500 pounds of fruit weekly for JFS’s no-touch drive-thru food distribution. For the past 26 years, Senior Gleaners have been gleaning fruit and donating to local agencies around San Diego to help feed individuals and families. If you’re interested in helping pick fruit, or have trees that need to be gleaned for a good cause, contact the Senior Gleaners San Diego County to find out more. #community #volunteer #movingforward #strongertogether

***UPDATE: The COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Sunday, February 21 has been postponed. It will be rescheduled later in March.*** JFS, in partnership with Champions For Health, is hosting two drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 21 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with second dose follow-up clinics later in March. Vaccinations will take place onsite at our JOAN AND IRWIN JACOBS CAMPUS (Kearny Mesa) with a maximum of 200 openings on Febr...uary 13 and 250 openings on February 21. Both vaccination clinics at JFS are set up to be an older adult-friendly option. In addition, we are also partnering with Alvarado Hospital Medical Center (College Area) for a third vaccination clinic on Thursday, February 25 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Hospital. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED for all three clinics and must be made in advance. To attend you must be age 65 or older, or eligible under San Diego County Phase 1A or Phase 1B requirements. To reserve your vaccine appointment, please call (858) 637-3388, limited spaces are available. #covid19 #community #movingforward #strongertogether https://www.sandiegocounty.gov//2019-/vaccines/phases.html

How has COVID-19 affected the health and welfare of our community’s 500 Holocaust Survivors? The pandemic has only deepened the needs of this vulnerable population, especially as memories trigger feelings of isolation and helplessness. After enduring one of the darkest periods in human history, our community has a responsibility and a commitment to ensure Survivors age with dignity. In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jewish Family Service of San Diego and J...ewish Federation of San Diego County will explore the unique and dynamic needs of the Holocaust Survivors who call our community home. Join us for a FREE Community Conversation on January 27 at 12:00pm to learn ways we can support Survivors, both individually and as a community. REGISTER & SHARE TODAY: jfssd.org/survivors Thank you to our community partners: ADL- San Diego The Butterfly Project Claims Conference (Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany) Hillel of San Diego Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego Jewish Federations of North America Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Seacrest Village Retirement Communities 211 San Diego Lawrence Family JCC The JFS Behavioral Health Committee #holocaustsurvivors #weremember #communityconversations #movingforward #strongertogether

Lend your voice to a community impact survey and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card! The County of San Diego - Government is collecting input about our community’s needs across the region. Your participation will lend in the development and improvement of programs and resources that provide individuals and families the tools and opportunities to become self-sufficient and resilient. Take the survey before January 15 to be entered to win, or join a community conversation in your neighborhood: http://www.circulatesd.org/press_release_county_cap_2020cna #community #movingforward #strongertogether

Check us out on the cover of the latest edition of GB Magazine! Get an inside look on our response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how we are actively planning what we need to do today in order to support our neighbors tomorrow. Discover why supporters Hanna & Mark Gleiberman and Sean Joseph & Mahau Ma believe JFS is a vital part of our community moving forward together. https://view.joomag.com/january-2021/0149915001609158659 #covid19 #community #movingforward #strongertogether