What is the Jewish Community Federation?

The Jewish Community Federation (JCF) is a non-profit organization that fundraises for and supports Jewish organizations, agencies, programs and services — locally, in Israel and around the world. Here in the Bay Area, our local community includes San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma Counties and the Peninsula. For office locations, please visit our Contact Us page.

What we do

Federation staff and volunteers help create a vibrant Jewish community by working in partnership with many agencies, organizations and individuals to strengthen our Jewish family. Our efforts concentrate on:

How we do it

In order to accomplish our mission, our senior staff works collaboratively with professional staff, volunteers, agencies, leadership and board members. Our agencies provide critical services funded in part by JCF. Volunteers donate their time, energy and expertise to help raise funds and/or serve on boards and committees to help the Federation in its work. Our professional staff and volunteer leadership provide support and help develop partnerships with our communal agencies and organizations throughout our service area.

Why do so many give through the Federation?

• Our history demonstrates that we have the experience and the established network to identify and provide support to local and worldwide Jewish programs and organizations.
• Your donation helps our community grow while keeping alive its traditions and values.
• With one gift, you ensure your contribution achieves the maximum impact — it goes to many of the vital causes featured in the press, our event photos and in our newsletters.
• The Federation provides rescue, relief and rehabilitation programs in Jewish and non-Jewish communities locally and around the world.