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10/30/2026

🎃🕷👻Halloween fun rolled into our Rose Canyon Safe Parking Lot this week for our annual Trunk or Treat celebration!

Samantha Gleiberman, Lauren Wax, their families, and friends brought the Halloween spirit with dinner, treats, and plenty of fun for the families staying at Rose Canyon. Together with Team JFS, they made it a night filled with costumes, candy, laughter, and community. Thank you for making our Halloween Celebration such a treat!

Every night, JFS operates safe parking lots throughout San Diego County for people living in their vehicles, many experiencing homelessness for the first time. Our Safe Parking Program offers a safe place to park, access to resources, and personalized support to help individuals and families move toward stable housing. Learn more at www.jfssd.org/SPP

10/30/2026

🎃Today, we bring you a special Halloween edition of “Thank You Friday” courtesy of San Diego’s National Charity League, Inc. Many thanks to NCL for bringing a little Halloween joy and a warm meal to families staying in our Safe Parking Program. Every Safe Parking Dinner is a reminder that our community is strongest when we care for one another.

10/29/2026

Something delicious is brewing this Halloween!
A big thank-you to La Mesa Veteran's Club for hosting a Halloween-themed dinner for families staying in our Safe Parking Program. With pizza, cookies, and plenty of Halloween spirit, the evening brought smiles and a little extra fun to our guests.

Want to share a meal with our Safe Parking guests? A delicious dinner and a friendly face can make a meaningful difference for neighbors working toward stable housing. Learn more at www.jfssd.org/HostADinner

10/29/2026

Whoo hoo! Teen Volunteers In Action did it again! Many thanks to TVIA SD Chapter 3 who stopped by JFS to learn how we’re addressing food insecurity in our community through a Challah Bake. Every challah braided was delivered straight to Lieber’s Corner Market where it made its way into the hands of a neighbor experiencing hunger.

Got a group, troop, or team that’s looking for a fun and engaging way to get involved in the community? Challah Bakes are a unique and meaningful opportunity to uplift vulnerable families and older adults. Learn more at www.jfssd.org/ChallahBake

10/23/2026

“I believe in helping out wherever you can, however you can.”

Meet Malcolm. Every week, for the last seven years, Malcolm has helped out in our Nutrition Warehouse and Lieber’s Corner Market. Originally from Pakistan, he and his family immigrated to America when he was 14 years old.

“I still remember the day we arrived. It was 1968 in Los Angeles. The first person to meet us at the bus stop was Rose from Jewish Family Service. She helped us find housing and get acclimated to our new home. Ever since, I have had a great appreciation for giving back to organizations like JFS that have truly helped me and my family to get to where we are today.”

When I see people at the Corner Market or coming through the drive-thru distribution, I remember when my family needed help and what a difference having support made. Now it’s my turn to give back. The joy I experience every time I come to volunteer fills my soul. Volunteering just makes life better.”

Learn how you too can make a meaningful difference like Malcolm at www.jfssd.org/volunteer

10/22/2026

We love seeing the next generation turn compassion into action by giving back to the community they call home!

This , we’re highlighting some youth volunteers starting with TVIA SD4, a local volunteer group where young men and their families work together to perform community service and build leadership skills. This month they chose to serve a Safe Parking Dinner at JFS as one of their service events.

Many thanks to Mission Hills United Church of Christ Youth Group who recently participated in a challah bake supporting our neighbors experiencing hunger; and our appreciation to MHUCC’s Nourishing Communities volunteers who hosted a Safe Parking Dinner for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Thank you TVIA and MHUCC for uplifting our neighbors with nourishment, care, and community. We appreciate you!

10/22/2026

Thank you, Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson, for convening the Senate Select Committee on the Social Determinants of Health yesterday to explore the Nutrition Gap and how, as a community, we can address the hunger crisis facing our children. 🍎

JFS is proud to be working alongside San Diego Unified School District leadership to expand food and healthcare access for children and families through the Joan and Irwin Jacobs JFS Connect initiative, launching in early 2027. Stay tuned for more! 💙

Dana Toppel

10/20/2026

Out with the old, in with the impact. 🚗🍂

During Car-tober, that boat, car, or truck you no longer need can serve a new purpose like providing food for families, support for older adults, and a way forward for neighbors throughout our community.

Turn your unwanted vehicle into a force for good by donating it to JFS and you can help fuel life-changing programs and services today! Learn more at www.jfssd.org/cars

10/16/2026

Exciting news for On the Go shared at a press conference earlier today!

Assemblymember Boerner successfully helped secure $1 million in state funding to sustain and expand free transportation for low-income older adults across San Diego County through JFS’s On the Go program. What started 18 years ago serving one zip code has grown to serve the entire County with over 700,000 rides to over 9,000 adults. And thanks to this funding, JFS continues to meet the transportation needs of older adults.

“We must create communities where people of all ages can thrive. This budget allocation ensures our seniors are part of our ever-evolving community.” – Assemblymember Boerner

This investment recognizes a simple truth: transportation is more than getting from one place to another. For older adults, it’s a lifeline to their health and wellbeing—it’s a medical appointment made, a family reunion attended, a source of connection. Turning in your keys shouldn’t mean turning in your independence.

Many thanks to Assemblymember Tasha Boerner and all our guest speakers who lent their support:

Allison Boyer, MPA, Interim Director of Aging & Independence Services, County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency

Dr. Lindsey Yourman, Geriatrician, Director of Geriatrics Quality Improvement, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care at UC San Diego

Jonathan Johnson, Rider/program participant from JFS On the Go transportation programs

10/15/2026

Many thanks to Temple Adat Shalom of Poway, www.adatshalom.com for bringing care, community, and connection to our Safe Parking guests. There’s something uplifting about sharing a warm meal and friendly conversation with our unhoused neighbors. For the families and older adults sheltering in their vehicles, it’s also an important reminder that their community cares about them.

If you’re part of a family, group, havurah, or team who likes to give back, consider hosting a Safe Parking dinner at JFS. Learn more at www.jfssd.org/HostADinner

Address

8804 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA
92123

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18586373000

Website

http://www.jfssd.org/

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