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Dear Friends,
What a crazy summer it's been so far!
Hopefully you've had a chance to connect with your loved ones while staying safe at home.
Of course, if you want to enjoy the sunny days outside, remember to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
We'll see your smiling face on Zoom - for now.
Be well,
Mindy
Mindy Berkowitz
Executive Director
This Year We're All Online!
(we will not be accepting any
dropped off donations this year)
Classes may be virtual, but needs for back-to-school gear are real. With a simple donation of items like backpacks, tablets, gift cards, and more, you can directly help a new student make the best of their start in school.
We're featuring adorable backpacks, much-needed tablets and laptops on our Amazon Smile Charity gift registry. Please be sure to follow the instructions on the registry.
We are also featuring Target gift cards to make shopping easier for our families in need.
You always have the option of mailing a check to JFS and we'll order for you.
Host a Zoom Parlor Meeting!
Love what JFS SV does?
Take the next step and share our mission and work with the community!
We're looking for people who are interested in hosting a parlor meeting that shares JFS SV's work with friends, neighbors, colleagues, etc, so that our message can spread and help others even more.
You get the people, we'll do the work. We promise to inspire
them and tell how they can make a difference.
JFS SV Virtual
Counseling Services Available
 Are you feeling depressed, stressed or just want to talk to someone? The pandemic and sheltering in place effects us in so many ways, and we want you to know you're not alone.
For more information, contact Hilla Flohr, ASW, at
hillaf@jfssv.org
; 408-357-7467.
 Has it become difficult - or impossible - to make ends meet due to the pandemic?
Our JFS staff can help you come up with a plan to manage.
Limited financial assistance is available for those who engage in a financial self-sufficiency process with our staff.
How have you found community
during this trying time?
 We know it's been a rocky road for so many of us since the pandemic has changed our way of life. And sometimes it's in the darkest moments when we find the most light.
How have you connected with your community to find togetherness, warmth, and friendship during this time? We want to hear and share your stories!
In our next newsletter, we will feature a story from a reader...and it could be from you.
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Help JFS SV maintain essential services for our community during the COVID-19 pandemic
If you do not see a fund listed you would like to donate to, you can make any choice, and put your preference in the comment section.
JFS@Chai House
newsletter
Census 2020: Everyone Counts!
JFS SV urges you to stand up and be counted!
Our government uses census data to decide how to allocate $1.5 trillion dollars in funding.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Are your tomatoes terrific? Is your zucchini prolific? Share your garden's bounty!
The senior residents of Chai House will love your fresh-picked produce.
Contact:
Sumi Kamiya, JFS@Chai House Coordinator: sumik@jfssv.org to arrange for a drop off.
JFS SV
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