Stories of Impact
- | Community Portraits
Baking a New Beginning: Khaterah Dayim’s Path from Refugee to Entrepreneur I came here from Afghanistan in 2021, after living as a refugee for five...
- | In the Spotlight
We are so grateful for our partnership with Contra Costa Jewish Day School and the incredible generosity of their students, teachers, and families! During their...
- | Volunteer Highlights
Jennifer Chang has been making a tremendous impact as a volunteer with our Employment Services. She developed the curriculum for our current English class for...
- | Board of Directors
Veronica Granillo, a passionate advocate for accessible immigration services, recently joined the board of JFCS East Bay. A first-generation immigrant to Richmond who lived for...
- | Staff Profiles
As the Managing Attorney for Afghan Legal Services at JFCS East Bay, Sarah Gakenia Cleveland leads a dedicated team providing critical immigration legal support to...
- | In the Spotlight
Dear JCFS Community, We are all sharing a time of uncertainty and fear with the current administration’s barrage of executive orders. This moment of anxiety...
- | Client Success
By Marika Somogyi The first such moment I recall was when I was eleven years old. I am sleeping on a moving train. YES! In...
- | Staff Profiles
As we embrace the theme of new beginnings and setting resolutions for the year ahead, Fouzia Azizi’s journey exemplifies the power of fresh starts. With...
- | Client Success
In January 2024, Shayna (not her real name) found herself facing an overwhelming challenge: a cancer diagnosis that left her in shock and fear for...
