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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…

  • 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…

  • 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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