JFCS Easy Bay | East Bay Times 2
Read the published article here They entered the country legally to flee desperate conditions. Now, they could be deported As the Trump administration takes aim at legal immigration, some who were...
View ArticleA Call to Action from our former client Kawser Amine
Dear JCFS Community, We are all sharing a time of uncertainty and fear with the current administration’s barrage of executive orders. This moment of anxiety is of course by design, and it can be...
View ArticleJewish Community Care (JCC)
Our Jewish Community Care Services at JFCS East Bay provides personalized support to Jewish individuals, particularly those facing aging, disability, or other life challenges. We offer a range of...
View ArticleStaff Spotlight: Meet Sarah Gakenia Cleveland, Managing Attorney, Afghan...
As the Managing Attorney for Afghan Legal Services at JFCS East Bay, Sarah Gakenia Cleveland leads a dedicated team providing critical immigration legal support to over 300 Afghan clients. She also...
View ArticleBoard Community Impact: Veronica Granillo
Veronica Granillo, a passionate advocate for accessible immigration services, recently joined the board of JFCS East Bay. A first-generation immigrant to Richmond who lived for many years with...
View ArticleVolunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Chang, Employment Services Volunteer
Jennifer Chang has been making a tremendous impact as a volunteer with our Employment Services. She developed the curriculum for our current English class for job seekers, helping newcomers build the...
View ArticlePartner Highlight: Day of Service at Contra Costa Jewish Day School
We are so grateful for our partnership with Contra Costa Jewish Day School and the incredible generosity of their students, teachers, and families! During their recent Day of Service, middle school...
View ArticleJPAC Capitol Summit 2025: May 5-6, 2025 – Sacramento, CA
Join JFCS East Bay in Advocating for a Safer, Stronger Community. During this two-day gathering, you will hear from some of the state’s most powerful lawmakers and activists, practice and participate...
View ArticleJFCS Easy Bay | KQED
Read the published article here As Anxiety Mounts Over a Possible New Trump Travel Ban, Community Leaders Speak Out U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White...
View ArticleMarch 2025 Newsletter
As we welcome the arrival of spring, I am reminded of the season’s promise of renewal and growth—values that are at the heart of our work at JFCS East Bay. This month, we also celebrate the resilience...
View Article