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Main Office: (408) 556-0600 | RDDCACS (408) 806-6231
Services
JFS Silicon Valley helps vulnerable individuals, families and older adults achieve well-being, health and stability. We provide comprehensive client-centered services to people of all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or ability to pay. JFS Silicon Valley also provides services to meet the particular needs of Jewish individuals in the community.
Meal Delivery
The Rick and Doris Davis Center for Aging and Caregiver Services
The Rick and Doris Davis Center for Aging and Caregiver Services provides a comprehensive menu of services to support older adults and their caregivers so they can live in their own homes safely with quality and dignity for as long as possible.
Care Management
Our professional care managers advocate on behalf of older adults, helping solve problems and communicating with physicians, hospitals, care providers and families. Care managers coordinate all aspects of care, navigate the healthcare system and provide peace of mind to family members.
Fall Prevention
JFS Silicon Valley’s occupational therapist will do an in-home assessment, make recommendations and coordinate acquiring adaptive equipment to prevent the potential for falls in the home.
Caregiver Support
Caring for a loved one can be challenging. JFS Silicon Valley care managers will work closely with caregivers to assist in the coordination of care, providing them with solutions and tools to better support themselves and their loved ones.
Friendly Visitors
Human connection and engagement have a positive impact on an older adult’s physical and mental health. Our care management includes the option to have a committed and friendly volunteer visitor provide extra care, companionship and support to create better health outcomes and enhance well being.
Holocaust Survivor Services
In addition to the general aging and caregiver services given to older adult clients, JFS Silicon Valley provides supportive services to 150 Holocaust survivors and their families to assist in maintaining their financial, emotional and physical well-being. Support includes:
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Reparations claims assistance and up-to-date Claims Conference Information
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Emergency services and financial assistance from KAVOD SHEF
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Case management and counseling for survivors and their families
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Home visits and food assistance
For questions and to complete an intake with The Rick and Doris Davis Center for Aging and Caregiver Services,
email CACSintake@jfssv.org or call the Intake Specialist (408) 806-6231.
Adults & Families
JFS Silicon Valley provides a safety net of case management, counseling, advocacy and emergency assistance to people in the community facing a life crisis or ongoing challenges. Jewish history and values guide our work, so we work to meet the particular needs of the Jewish community while also providing services to people of all backgrounds.
Our experienced staff conduct a professional assessment for the individual or family and determine which programs and services are most appropriate to meet the client’s needs.
Case Management Support
Client's co-create care plans with a social worker that may include assistance with covering essentials such as utilities, clothing, small household items and transportation.
Emergency Food Assistance
Our food assistance program includes food packages, supermarket gift cards, food drives and food pantry.
“Embrace-A-Family” Holiday Gift Program
Our Embrace-A-Family holiday gift program provides toys and gifts to low-income children and adults struggling at the holiday season.
“Equipped to Learn” Back-to-School Drive
Our Equipped to Learn Back-To-School program provides backpacks, school supplies and school clothing for students of all ages from pre-school through adult learners.
Refugees & Immigrants
The Jewish community understands what it is like to leave one’s home and resettle in a foreign land. That historic experience fuels our desire to help refugees and immigrants make a successful transition to self-sufficiency. Our culturally diverse staff is recruited directly from the communities we serve.
Refugee Resettlement & Acculturation Services
JFS Silicon Valley is a leading refugee resettlement agency in the Western United States and one of three agencies resettling refugees in Northern California. We protect refugees who have experienced persecution due to their religion, ethnicity, political expression or sexual orientation/identity. They come from all over the world and flee dire and violent circumstances.
Serving hundreds of individuals annually, we provide:
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Support and guidance through the 90-day resettlement process
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Assistance finding temporary and permanent housing
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Help enrolling in and accessing government benefits
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Vocational ESL classes and mentoring
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Career counseling and placement support
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Access to medical and mental health services
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Assistance to families with school enrollment
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Legal immigration services for asylum seekers
For more information about our refugee services, please contact our Refugee Services Intake Coordinator at (408) 807-0772
Refugee Resettlement FAQ
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Is my donation secure?Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations. We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.
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Will I receive a receipt?Yes. A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email or mailing address you provide on this form. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent an individual receipt each month when your donation is processed.
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What is your Tax ID Number?JFS Silicon Valley’s federal tax identification number is 94-2536452.
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Who can I contact about donating?Please contact Debbie Michels for any questions about donations to JFS Silicon Valley. debbiem@jfssv.org or (408) 556-0600
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Can I donate by check or in other ways?Yes! You can send checks to JFS Silicon Valley, P.O. Box 320490, Los Gatos, CA 95032. You can make non-cash gifts, such as gifts of stock, automobiles or donate through your Donor Advised Fund. Or, explore the many ways to leave your legacy through bequests, named funds and charitable trusts.
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How do I make a tribute gift in honor or memory of someone?Under donation amount, check the box next to “Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone.” Then select “In honor of” or “In memory of.” Add their name in the “Honoree” fields. If you’d like to send anyone a notification of your gift, use the “Recipient” name fields.
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How do I give using my Donor Advised Fund?Contact your advisor at the institution where you have your Donor Advised Fund and let them know you would like to make a fund recommendation to JFS Silicon Valley (please provide our federal tax identification number: 94-2536452) Thank you!
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Does JFS Silicon Valley accept employer matching?Absolutely! Matching gifts provide you with an easy way to potentially double, if not triple, your original donation! Here are the instructions you need to initiate your employer's matching gift: 1. Check Eligibility: Verify if your employer has a matching gift program. You can do this by: Visiting your company's intranet or HR portal. Contacting your HR department directly. Checking with your supervisor or payroll department. 2. Obtain Matching Gift Form: If your employer does offer a matching gift program, request a matching gift form from your HR department. This form is usually available online or can be obtained in hard copy. Complete the Form: Carefully fill out the matching gift form, providing all necessary information. This typically includes details such as: The name and address of the nonprofit organization (in this case, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley).The date and amount of your donation. Any additional required information about the organization (our Tax ID # is 94-2536452). 3. Submit the Form: Return the completed form to your HR department. This may involve: Sending the form via email. Uploading it through an online portal.Submitting a hard copy to the HR office. 4. Verification Process: Your employer will verify the details provided on the form, and once approved, they will initiate the matching gift process. 5. Notification: You will likely receive confirmation from your employer once the matching gift has been processed. This may come in the form of an email, letter, or a notification through the company's internal communication system. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with this process.
