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Harris Mojadedi
JFCS East Bay's Community Portrait:
Harris Mojadedi

Our JFCS East Bay Board Member shares how his family’s refugee journey, and the community that helped them, shaped his life and fuels his advocacy today.

Khaterah Dayim
JFCS East Bay's Community Portrait:
Khaterah Dayim

After fleeing violence in Afghanistan and years as a refugee in Turkey, she arrived in Fremont with nothing but hope. With help from JFCS East Bay and a love of cooking, she built Samar Bakery, a thriving family business and a symbol of resilience.

Veronica Granillo
JFCS East Bay's Community Portrait:
Veronica Granillo

Born in Ciudad Juárez and raised in Richmond, CA, Veronica grew up undocumented—living in fear, carrying a secret, and dreaming of a future that felt out of reach. A chance encounter with a lawyer changed everything. Read her incredible story here.

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  • Welcoming the Stranger

    Welcoming the Stranger

    JFCS East Bay’s Sarah Cleveland to Speak at Upcoming Immigration Webinar At JFCS East Bay, our work with immigrants and refugees is rooted in a deep commitment to dignity, safety, and inclusion. These are not only guiding principles of our organization—they are core Jewish values. On Tuesday, August 12 at 4:30 p.m., JCRC Bay Area…

  • Celebrating Client Successes

    Celebrating Client Successes

    When Rosa (name changed) first connected with JFCS East Bay’s Adult Services team, she was living alone, recently widowed, and struggling to manage a new disability diagnosis. The loss of her spouse left her overwhelmed and isolated. With the support of a case manager, Rosa was able to apply for In-Home Supportive Services, gain access…

  • July 2025 Newsletter

    July 2025 Newsletter

    This July, as we honor Disability Awareness Month, we recognize the challenges people with disabilities face in navigating complex systems. Recent policy changes are making these challenges even harder. At JFCS East Bay, we are meeting this moment with urgency and care. Our Adult Services team is expanding support for older adults and neurodivergent individuals,…

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Social services for Jewish Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

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This service is supported by a grant from The Jewish Federations of North America’s Center on Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Survivor Care.

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Volunteer Services is collecting Gift Cards of all types and other items from our Amazon Gift Registry to support over 300 families by December.

This list was carefully compiled based on what our clients have requested the most. We are grateful for any contribution!