Joining a giving circle empowers people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to participate in philanthropy. In a giving circle, individuals come together to discuss shared values, learn about inspirational
From a young age, we are taught to have an open mind. I used to hear it all the time at school, from my friends, or when my parents wanted
In recent weeks, the horrifying reality of October 7’s sexual assaults has unfolded before our eyes. Brave women, stepping forward to share their harrowing stories with police and therapists, have
A Peruvian, a Chilean, an American, a sociologist, and a Jew walked into a room. And her name was Analucía Lopezrevoredo. Analucia, the founder and executive director of Jewtina y
Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) and Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS East Bay) have tended to the social service needs of individuals and families in crisis for over
At the crest of the pandemic, small business owners and nonprofits faced an economic free fall. Struggling to survive, solo practitioners and mom-and-pop shops needed an influx of funds to
At the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (The Federation), we challenged ourselves three years ago to think beyond our traditional model of providing grants to Jewish and other nonprofit
It’s hard to know who is more profoundly impacted by the work of the Jewish Pride Fund (JPF)—its grantees or its members. “This Fund has tapped into my passion for
Amalya Salamo, who recently graduated from high school in the Bay area, first heard about the Jewish Teen Foundation (JTF) from a family member who works within the community. As
The war in Ukraine is causing food scarcity, insecurity, and violence. 200,000 members of Ukraine’s Jewish community are especially vulnerable. Caring for our global Jewish community is core to the