Jewish Family Services is a program of the Jewish Community Center of SLO. We support people of all backgrounds and faiths with dignity, respect, & care. ​
Need Support? Here's How to Get Started.
⛽  GAS CARD ASSISTANCE

​Individuals can apply directly — no case worker needed.
→ Apply using our online form
💛  EMERGENCY MICRO-GRANTS​

​A local case worker submits a request on your behalf.
​→ Learn more & have your case worker apply​
 🔍  DON'T HAVE A CASE WORKER?

​We can help you find one.
→ See our Resources page

MEET THE ADMINISTRATOR

JANET HILLSON
jfs administrator
"Every request we receive represents someone going through a genuinely hard time. I work closely with our network of local case workers to make sure our support reaches the people who need it most — and that every dollar goes
as far as possible."

REMEMBERING OUR FOUNDING MEMBER

JACK PEARL
FIRST JFS COMMITTEE CHAIR
The Jack Pearl Family Fund honors our first JFS Committee Chair, Jack Pearl. Jack is missed dearly and we are proud to carry on his legacy through our Jewish Family Services program at the JCC.
JCC-Federation of SLO and Jewish Family Services programs and grants are available to all otherwise qualified individuals and without regard to the individual’s race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.
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