Mission statement
Jewish Family Service partners with people of all backgrounds to build stable and dignified lives. Together, we create a stronger and healthier community where everyone can thrive.
Our 2025 goals
Through integrated services, Jewish Family Service empowers people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds to build more stable, secure, and connected lives. JFS is committed to helping individuals and families move forward while developing innovative strategies to break cycles of poverty and strengthen our San Diego community.
The areas we serve
Southern California counties of Orange*, Riverside* and San Diego.
*Select programs.
Fundraising events
Our JFS Heart & Soul Gala will be held April 26, 2025. Don’t miss one of the biggest celebrations of the year at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park honoring community leaders, Susanna and Michael Flaster and Karen and Jeff Silberman, and including a special tribute to retiring CEO Michael Hopkins. Learn more by visiting jfssd.org/gala.
Calling all volunteers
Come change lives with us. JFS volunteers are people with a ion for serving others and strengthening our community. From delivering meals to welcoming a new family to our community, we offer a wide range of opportunities to bring your ion to life in meaningful ways. Find an opportunity that speaks to you at jfssd.org/volunteer.
Donation opportunities
Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego where everyone can thrive. We invite you to make a meaningful impact in our community by:
- Becoming a corporate partner or event sponsor.
- ing our annual campaign as a Friend of the Family.
- Including JFS in your will or trust.
- Donating your vehicle—it’s easy, convenient, and keeps our community moving forward.
Find out how you strengthen our community at jfssd.org or by ing Josh Lipsky, Senior Director of Philanthropy, at [email protected] or 858-637-3034.
Jewish Family Service
Established 1918
8804 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-637-3000
Website: jfssd.org
Facebook: @jewishfamilyservicesd
Instagram: @jewishfamilyservicesd
Twitter: @JFSSD
LinkedIn: jewish-family-service-of-san-diego
Executives
Michael Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer
Dana Toppel, CEO Designate/Chief Operating Officer
Bernadette Griggs, Chief Financial Officer
Tanya Hackel, Chief Development Officer
Shreya Sasaki, Chief Program Officer
Board of Directors
Deborah Bucksbaum Maio, Chair
Theresa Dupuis, 1st Vice Chair
Sean Joseph, PhD, 2nd Vice Chair
Ryan Goldenhar, Treasurer
Joel Smith, Secretary
Marie G. Raftery, Advisory Officer
Sarah Bakhiet, Dr. Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Amy Corton, Congresswoman Susan Davis, Nadia Farjood, Gary Frost, Seth Krosner M.D., Meryl Maneker, Jon Nachison, Ph.D., Rabbi Jason Nevarez, Agnes Wong Nickerson, Adam Rosenthal, Marceline Sciuto, Joel Shaps
The news and editorial staffs of Southern California News Group and The San Diego Union-Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.
