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Good Day JFS! 2025

460 guests attended Good Day JFS! 2024 helping make this our most successful fundraising event ever. It was truly a remarkable day bringing community together.

Check out our Good Day JFS! video highlighting how JFS Silicon Valley impacts the lives of Holocaust Survivors, older adults and caregivers, refugees, and vulnerable individuals and families. Together we can continue to welcome the stranger, repair the world and treat others with dignity and respect.

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CEO's Corner: We're Here to Provide Support

Susan Frazer, CEO Dear Friends, I want to start 2026 by expressing my deep gratitude to this community for its generosity in supporting our end-of-year campaign. Our team at JFS Silicon Valley has been humbled by how this community has shown up through donations, volunteering, and other essential services. Through our end-of-year campaign, we raised $321,000 . Remarkable! You are the reason people who need our support feel connected, seen, and able to build a future. Tha

Jan 8

2025 Embrace-A-Family Holiday Wish Success!

We have many people and organizations to thank for an outstanding 2025 Embrace-A-Family Holiday Wish Program. We were able to distribute 1150 gifts to over 550 clients! Highlights of our 2025 Drive: Donation by Toys for Tots of a variety of toys and games that bring joy to the lives of children and youth in our community during Hanukkah and Christmas celebrations. 25 bikes donated by Turning Wheels for Kids . Their donation each year has an amazing impact on our clients beca

Jan 7

From Your Garden to Community Table

One of the treasures of living in the Bay Area is the abundance of native fruit trees and the rich soil that supports year-round gardens. Yet for many of our clients, access to fresh, affordable produce is out of reach. Through our food pantry, we want to make it possible by inviting our community to share their harvest. Introducing JFS Silicon Valley’s Share Your Harvest Program Each month, we’ll welcome donations from home gardens and trees a few days before our pantry op

Jan 7

CEO's Corner: The Season of Light is Upon Us

Susan Frazer, CEO Dear Friends, The season of light is upon us. We often picture this as a time to gather with loved ones, celebrate, and look ahead to the possibilities for the new year. But when our lives don’t match this picture, it can leave us feeling dark and alone. For those dealing with loss, financial stress, or anxiety, it can be even more isolating. At JFS Silicon Valley, we understand this time is not bright for everyone. We know people are feeling uncertain abou

Dec 1, 2025

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Since 1978, JFS Silicon Valley has been restoring hope and transforming lives of families, seniors and refugees in Santa Clara County and the greater Bay Area. Our staff of seasoned professionals are experts in their respective fields and provide programs and services to the individuals and families without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation or ability to pay.

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Mon, Jan 26
International Holocaust Remembrance Day press conference
San Jose City Hall East Plaza
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Jan 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
San Jose City Hall East Plaza, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Councilmember David Cohen will hold a press conference at 11:00 am at San Jose City Hall.
Tue, Feb 03
Aging with Confidence
Saratoga
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Feb 03, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saratoga, 19700 Prospect Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070, USA
Angie Warren from the Center for Aging and Caregiver Services at JFS Silicon Valley will discuss programs that help older adults live safely, remain independent, and stay connected.

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JFS Silicon Valley partners with many organizations to collaborate and help vulnerable individuals and families in our community. Together we can make a positive impact.