Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles

06/04/2026

JFSLA was honored to celebrate Holocaust Survivor Day with more than 40 Holocaust Survivors, alumni students from , Rabbi Guzik from , and the support of the .

Together, we shared stories, songs, connection, and the joy of being in community. Moments like these remind us of the power of remembrance, resilience, and intergenerational care. Special thanks for Mary Bauer for sharing her Holocaust experience.

06/03/2026

A proposed California state budget change could cut aging services funding for Los Angeles County by 12%, threatening programs that many older adults rely on every day.

At Jewish Family Service LA, these services include hot meals, home-delivered meals, transportation, case management, counseling, and opportunities for seniors to stay connected and supported.

Lisa Shuger, JFSLA’s Senior Director of Public Policy, spoke with KNX News about what is at stake: “This is the difference between them being on the streets or being able to stay in their homes.”

For many older adults living on fixed incomes, with limited family support, a meal site may provide their only fresh meal of the day. These are not extras. They are lifelines.

JFSLA is joining aging services organizations across Los Angeles County in urging state lawmakers to protect funding for older adults in our region.

Los Angeles seniors deserve to age with dignity, stability, and care. Grateful to for reporting on this vital story.

06/02/2026

A proposed California state budget change could cut $6 million from senior services in Los Angeles County, threatening meals, transportation, case management, counseling, and recreation for older adults.

For many seniors living on fixed incomes, these services are not extras. They are stability, connection, and sometimes the only fresh meal of the day. JFSLA is joining aging services organizations across LA County to urge state lawmakers: protect the services that help older adults stay housed, fed, and supported.

Grateful to for this report.

06/02/2026

Today is Election Day!
Locate your nearest Vote Center and official Ballot Drop Box: locator.lavote.gov/locations
Remember, your vote counts!

06/01/2026

A proposed California state budget change could cut aging services funding for Los Angeles County by 12%, threatening programs that many older adults rely on every day.

At Jewish Family Service LA, these services include hot meals, home-delivered meals, transportation, case management, counseling, and opportunities for seniors to stay connected and supported.

Lisa Shuger, JFSLA’s Senior Director of Public Policy, spoke with KNX News about what is at stake: “This is the difference between them being on the streets or being able to stay in their homes.”

For many older adults living on fixed incomes, with limited family support, a meal site may provide their only fresh meal of the day. These are not extras. They are lifelines.

JFSLA is joining aging services organizations across Los Angeles County in urging state lawmakers to protect funding for older adults in our region.

Los Angeles seniors deserve to age with dignity, stability, and care. Grateful to for reporting on this vital story.

05/29/2026

Thank you to LAist for covering this important issue. Homelessness among older adults in Los Angeles is rising, with the number of people 65+ experiencing homelessness increasing by more than 17% in one year. At the same time, proposed changes to California’s funding formula could reduce critical resources for older adults in L.A.

Read more: https://loom.ly/tw8KwdE

Local organizations say meal, transportation and case management programs could face significant cuts.

05/28/2026

Older Angelenos can play a powerful role in local elections — but access matters.

JFSLA’s Valley Storefront Senior Center became an early voting location this week, helping older Angelenos cast their ballots in a familiar, supportive space. For seniors who face transportation challenges or rely on walkers or wheelchairs, bringing voting closer to where they already gather can make a meaningful difference.

We’re grateful to for spotlighting voting access and the voices of older adults in Los Angeles.

05/28/2026

Hunger exists in every community — including ours. This World Hunger Day, JFSLA remains committed to providing food, support, and stability to neighbors in need. Every meal shared is a reminder that care changes lives.

05/27/2026

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor the history of service that helped shape Jewish Los Angeles.

JFSLA began more than 170 years ago as the Hebrew Benevolent Society, founded in 1854. From those early city years to today, JFSLA has grown alongside Los Angeles — adapting to meet changing needs while staying rooted in values of compassion, dignity, and responsibility to one another.

For generations, JFSLA has represented all Los Angeles residents through social services and action: caring for individuals and families, welcoming newcomers, supporting older adults, strengthening families, and serving people of all backgrounds across Los Angeles.

Our history is still alive in the work we do every day.

05/26/2026

Election Day is one week away and your vote counts! You can exercise your right to vote at TWO JFSLA flex centers.

TODAY:
Tuesday May 26 at 10AM-3:30PM
Gunther-Hirsh Family Center
330 N. Fairfax Avenue LA 90036

TOMORROW:
Wednesday May 27 at 10AM - 3:30PM
Valley Storefront Community Resource Center
12821 Victory Blvd. North Hollywood 91606

LINKS:
In-Person Voting & Official Ballot Drop Box Locations: https://loom.ly/dTifWv0
JFSLA Voter Guide for 2026 Primary Election Resources: https://loom.ly/A1IGhCY