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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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  • Federal Announcement of a Review of Biden Era Refugee Admissions

    Federal Announcement of a Review of Biden Era Refugee Admissions

    PUBLIC STATEMENT FROM JFCS EAST BAY Regarding Federal Announcement of a Review of Biden Era Refugee Admissions December 3, 2025 JFCS East Bay is deeply concerned by reports that the federal government plans to conduct sweeping re-interviews and reviews of all refugees admitted to the United States between January 2021 and February 2025, including thousands…

  • New Partnership with the SAFE Center

    New Partnership with the SAFE Center

    JFCS East Bay Announces New Partnership with the SAFE Center JFCS East Bay is proud to announce our partnership with the Services and Access for Everyone (SAFE) Center, a welcoming and community centered space built by immigrants and open to all in Contra Costa County. The SAFE Center provides vital services including legal support, access…

  • October 2025 Newsletter

    October 2025 Newsletter

    As autumn settles, we are reminded that change is not only seasonal; it is personal and communal. October invited us to reflect on our resilience and healing as we honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Hispanic Heritage month. At JFCS East Bay, we see this resilience every day in families rebuilding…

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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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Strengthening Our Community Through Nurturing and Growth

This Giving Tuesday, help our community bloom.

  • Support refugees and newcomers seeking safety and self-sufficiency
  • Provide urgently needed care for Holocaust survivors
  • Sustain mental health services for children and families
  • Strengthen essential services for older adults and caregivers

When we tend the garden together, our whole community grows stronger.

Thank you for helping East Bay families flourish.

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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!