This Pride Month, we honor the strength and resilience of LGBTQ+ refugees and the community of care that surrounds them. Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision reminds us that our laws and systems do not always protect the most defenseless among us. New state laws across the country are targeting LGBTQ+ youth, restricting their access to affirming…

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,…

At the recent Art of Living Gala, I saw a room of hundreds of people united in their commitment to stand up for these shared values. There was a palpable energy and enthusiasm in that room, and watching the paddles go up to blow past the fundraising goal was an incredible feeling. I am grateful…