Jewish Family Service of San Diego has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Light of Pride Award and will be presented with the award at the 5th Annual Light up the Cathedral Interfaith Pride Celebration hosted by St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in partnership with San Diego Pride on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Light up the Cathedral, Pride Interfaith Celebration at 7:00 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral.
San Diego Pride and St. Paul’s Cathedral seeks to recognize religious, spiritual, and service organizations that serve as role models for affirmation and service to the San Diego LGBTQ community and strive to make the San Diego a better place for our community.
Jewish Family Services of San Diego has been making a difference in people’s lives since 1918. Since it’s founding, JFSSD efforts have been dedicated to welcoming new immigrants—those who came from the other side of the country, and those who are seeking refuge in the United States for the first time and need a place to sleep and a warm meal.
JFSSD has been on the forefront in San Diego to raise awareness of social injustice, speak on behalf of justice, celebrate diversity, and impel action in building a better future for all San Diegans, including the LGBTQ community. Today, JFS has grown into a premier human services agency in San Diego, touching the lives of more than 32,000 people a year. With a focus on uplifting individuals and families and supporting aging with dignity, JFSSD helps people of all ages and faith backgrounds build stable, secure, and connected lives.
With a century of experience in San Diego, JFSSD remains committed to believing in people. At every age. And every stage of life. JFSSD is committed to meeting people where they are—and providing the compassionate services that have helped generations of people move forward.
During this past year, as we have seen a rise in antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ violence, San Diego Pride is proud to stand with JFSSD and even prouder to present JFSSD with the 2019 Light of Pride award We salute their courage to act and strength to persevere.
San Diego Pride raises funds primarily through festival ticket and beverage sales, and through sponsorships, and exhibitor fees. These funds support San Diego Pride’s community philanthropy which has distributed more than $2.5 million in advancement of its mission to foster pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities locally, nationally, and globally.
