February 2025
Last week at the Gunther-Hirsh Family Center on Fairfax, JFSLA hosted an extraordinary inter-generational program connecting 25 seventh grade students from Sinai-Akiba Academy to Holocaust Survivors participating in JFSLA’s Café Europa program. The annual “Holocaust Survivor’s Project” provides middle school students with a “living history” experience, allowing them to learn firsthand about the profound experiences…
Co-written by Melissa Velasquez, LCSW, Intake Coordinator for Mental Health Services and Sara Marsh, Student Intern As the New Year began, we eagerly anticipated a fresh start, setting new goals and feeling hopeful for the year. However, many of us were soon facing unprecedented challenges and uncertainties, including the LA wildfires, political instability, and economic…
As the nation faces a challenging and constantly evolving political reality, JFSLA’s public policy work is more crucial than ever to help ensure that the communities that we serve, particularly the most vulnerable people in Los Angeles, are not negatively impacted by decisions made at all levels of government. JFSLA’s Public Policy team advocates at…
Published by Spectrum News The Los Angeles City Council Friday approved more than $3 million to support survivors of domestic violence in a move prompted by concerns that local organizations would not receive state and federal funding. In a 13-0 vote, council members signed off on seven contracts, totaling $2.1 million, with agencies that provide…
Reported by Billboard Music News See the full list of community-based organizations that each received $100K or more to help Angelenos recovering from January’s devastating fires. The first round of grants targeting wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles following last month’s all-star FireAid benefit concerts were announced on Tuesday (Feb. 18). The $50 million-worth of phase one…
Jewish Family Service LA’s SOVA Community Food & Resource Program operates food pantries across Los Angeles, but one is unique in its mission. At Plummer Park in West Hollywood, JFSLA has opened a pop-up pantry that exclusively serves the community’s homeless population. The pantry–operated every Tuesday morning by Jeth Ray Sisior, JFSLA’s SOVA Pop-Up Coordinator,…
January 2025
Sharron Gold has been a dedicated volunteer at Jewish Family Service LA’s SOVA Community Food & Resource Program since 2013. After retiring, she sought a meaningful way to give back to her community and found JFSLA’s SOVA Valley Food Pantry through friends who had enjoyed volunteering at SOVA and recommended it to her. “I learned…
At Jewish Family Service LA, our mission is to provide vital support and compassionate services to individuals and families in need across Los Angeles. For over 165 years, we have been a trusted source of support, empowering individuals to overcome challenges and guide them on their paths to safety, security, wellness, and fulfillment. JFSLA stands…
Article published by San Gabriel Valley Tribune As the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Los Angeles County, government agencies and nonprofits are offering resources and aid to residents whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, as well as to those who have been ordered to evacuate. From adult clothing to baby supplies to information on filing…
Published by Beverly Press Park La Brea News Support for people in need due to the wildfires is available through Jewish Family Service Los Angeles’ Central Access Line at (877)275-4537 and by emailing services@jfsla.org. Social workers can connect people with JFSLA services and programs and provide referrals to other providers. For those in need of food…
If you need fire related assistance, please visit jfsla.org/fire-assistance
