The money we raise benefits Jews in the Bay Area, in Israel and around the world.

Because of your generosity, we’re able to help a frail 90-year-old living alone in Riga, Ukraine; a three-year-old in day care in San Mateo; and a father in need of job training so he can earn a livelihood for his family in Israel.

In 2006, millions of dollars were distributed, providing educational, cultural and social services through some 60+ nonprofit beneficiary agencies and programs locally, nationally, and in Israel and elsewhere overseas. In addition, we have raised and distributed funds via the Israel Emergency Campaign to help the country rebuild after the conflict.

• Download a summary of our 2007-2008 allocations (PDF format)
• Read about the people we help

The Jewish Community Federation’s Endowment Fund (JCEF) serves to ensure the next generation has resources to meet their needs. Through gifts and bequests, JCEF responds by providing for emergencies, making seed money available for new endeavors, investing in new programs and supporting the search for creative, thoughtful solutions to communal problems.

Some critical areas we fund include:

Education — Fosters a stronger Jewish identity and involvement in Jewish life through support of Jewish day schools, camps, and education programs for children, teens and adults.

Jewish community centers and youth services — Supports social and recreational activities for children, teens, adults and seniors.

Community relations and culture — Addresses community safety and security, and ensures the vibrancy of Israeli and Jewish culture here in the Bay Area.

Health and human services — Strengthens our community's “safety net” to help ensure care and housing for our elderly, and support individuals and families coping with life-changing events, poverty, illness or emotional challenges.

Campus— Fosters Jewish community on campus with holiday, social and advocacy opportunities at Northern California colleges and universities.

National agencies — Our Federation joins together with organizations across the United States to make an impact in addressing concerns, responding to emergencies and dealing with issues and priorities of Jewish communities here at home and around the world.

Israel and Jews around the world — Helps us reach out to the organizations and programs that are working to address local needs for Jews in our homeland and worldwide.