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Stories Of Impact
Supporting and empowering people of the East Bay.
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Arriving in the US
Arriving in the US
By Ilse Eden The ship “Lochmonar” was a freighter. We stopped in harbors en route to the US to unload or load freight. I remember Curacao, where we sailed up the middle of the town. The ship went through the Panama Canal. Since we were stateless, we were not allowed to sail through the canal…
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Alfons Berger
Alfons Berger
Alfons Berger By Marika Somogyi When we first arrived at the house we still live in now, 54 years later, a lovely lady knocked on our front door. She had a freshly-baked cake in her hands. Welcome, she said, my name is Gondica and we live across the street. We have a swimming pool…
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Partner Spotlight: the Area Agency on Aging
Partner Spotlight: the Area Agency on Aging
In our ongoing commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and their caregivers, we at JFCS East Bay are privileged to spotlight our enduring partnership with the Area Agency on Aging. For over a decade, this collaboration has empowered us to provide essential services across Contra Costa County, enhancing the lives of countless family caregivers and…
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Generous donors help us achieve our mission daily – and have for more than a century. It takes a community to do what we do, and your gifts to JFCS East Bay are welcome in any amount.
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Volunteer
There are many ways to support the work that we do. We couldn’t provide all the services that we do without the countless dedicated volunteers that lend a generous hand.
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