July 2025
By Eli Veitzer, CEO of Jewish Family Service LA When the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released the results of its latest homeless count earlier this month, there was a lot to celebrate. Overall, homelessness declined by 3.4% across the City of L.A. and 4% across L.A. County. For seniors, however, the numbers tell a…
By Makenna SievertsonPublished by LAist Congress has cut federal funding for public media – a $3.5 million dollar loss for LAist. We are counting on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism. The number of unhoused people living in and around Los Angeles is trending downward, local…
The number of unhoused older adults is rising fast—up more than 17% since last year. JFSLA CEO, Eli Veitzer spoke to the urgent need for support in a recent KPCC feature, saying for older adults, homelessness is a matter of “life or death.”
“It’s not just a meal—it’s a lifeline.” As senior homelessness rises, JFSLA continues to provide vital support to older adults across L.A. This Spectrum story shows why our work matters more than ever.
The chaos in the world can feel endless. From hatred and antisemitism to budget cuts and policy rollbacks, our friends and neighbors are at risk of falling through the cracks At Jewish Family Service LA, we see it every day — not as headlines, but as lived reality. Families skipping meals to make rent. Seniors…
Work Creation participants volunteer at the Hirsh Cafe meal site at Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center. Work Creation is a community-based program that offers vocational training, hands-on work experience, and social skills-building opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities. Similarly, JFSLA’s Special Needs Life Skills Program supports adults with special needs and disabilities by helping them build…
Donor Spotlight: Greg Laemmle For Greg Laemmle, giving back is a family tradition deeply rooted in history, legacy, and a commitment to community. A third-generation Angeleno, Greg’s roots in Los Angeles run deep. Greg’s grandfather, Max Laemmle, and his brother Kurt founded Laemmle Theatres in 1938, after being introduced to the film industry by their…
June 2025
On June 11, Jewish Family Service LA hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Event at the JFS Gunther-Hirsh Family Center. The event honors outstanding volunteers and celebrates the impact JFSLA volunteers make across the agency. “Volunteers are integral to this agency, and I hope they see JFSLA as a place that reflects their own values and…
In a powerful interview with Emily Valdez of KNX News Radio, JFSLA CEO Eli Veitzer sheds light on the growing crisis facing vulnerable older adults as federal budget cuts threaten critical state and city services. 🔊 Listen now on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/ELy3lV0IyZA
By Melanie Weiner, LMFTProgram Director, New Parents Connect It’s not that fathers don’t need support—it’s that they’re less acculturated to actively seek it out, especially in group settings that center on emotional sharing and vulnerability. Our work began 17 years ago with New Moms Connect postpartum support groups, recognizing the challenges of new mothers in…
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