Dear Jewish Community Foundation Fund Advisors,

As devastating fires ravage our region, we thought you’d be interested in the following initial giving opportunities. Please feel free to recommend a grant from a donor advised fund or family foundation by return e-mail or through the Donor Central online system.

The Jewish Community Disaster Fund has been established by the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, the United Jewish Federation of San Diego County, and Jewish Family Service of San Diego. The Fund’s objectives are to provide assistance to Jewish families and others in need who have been affected by the fires as well as any rebuilding to the communal infrastructure that will be needed. Funds will be held by the Jewish Community Foundation and administered by a committee representing the three organizations and the Jewish community at large. No overhead costs will be taken from the fund, and all dollars raised will help those in need. We will keep you updated regarding the use of the fund.

The American Red Cross San Diego Chapter is providing food and shelter to displaced persons and relief to emergency personnel.

211 San Diego is the designated non-emergency information and referral source for this disaster. The organization is fielding thousands of calls and providing up to date and essential information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Foundation. We will keep you informed of additional opportunities and how the funds are used as the needs are assessed.

Thank you, as always, for your involvement with the Foundation and your commitment to improving the lives of those in need.

For additional information, please contact Charlene Seidle, Associate Director, Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, at 858.279.2740
or by email.