Ways to Give
Join the Kavod Society
Join JFCS East Bay in putting repair of the world into action on a daily basis. Membership in the Kavod Society (Society of Honor) is available for donors who give a minimum of $1,000 per year.
Select the annual giving circle that is right for you. Then click here to make your gift online, or mail in the JFCS East Bay donation form:
Circle of Compassion
$25,000 and above
Circle of Loving Kindness
$10,000 to $24,999
Circle of Healing
$5,000 to $9,999
Circle of Comfort
$2,500 to $4,999
Circle of Life
$1,800 to $2,499
Circle of Caring
$1,000 to $1,799
To learn more about the benefits of being a Kavod Society member, please contact Courteney Coolidge, Donor Relations Manager, at (510) 704-7480, ext 760 or .
Matching Gifts
You can double the impact of your gift to JFCS East Bay if you or your spouse’s workplace has a matching gift program. Ask your employer for their matching gift form and mail it to us along with your donation.
Honor a Loved One
Donations may be made in honor of a family member, friend, or colleague, or to celebrate special occasions such as births, bar and bat mitzvahs, and anniversaries. Click here to donate online or print and return a completed JFCS East Bay donation form to let us know whom you would like to honor with your gift. We will send your designee a personalized acknowledgment in your name. Your donation amount will appear only on the receipt we send to you.
Donate Securities
Donating stock is easy—simply fill out our Stock Donation Form to arrange for the donated shares to be transferred directly into the JFCS East Bay account. If you have questions, please call Shelley Waits, Development Associate, at (510) 704-7475, ext. 777.
Make a Legacy Gift
Please consider making a legacy gift to ensure that JFCS East Bay remains strong and thriving for future generations. Bequests, retirement plan gifts, trusts, life insurance, and estate plan gifts are among the many kinds of legacy gifts that can perpetuate your support even after your lifetime. Click through for detailed information about our Legacy program.