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In San Diego, financial insecurity in the Jewish community is very real yet often hidden. Many individuals and families struggle to make ends meet and find themselves facing complex and
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Poverty is a complex issue that affects people from all walks of life, but it disproportionately affects women. Women are more likely to live in poverty than men, and the
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Tu B’shvat, the Jewish holiday that celebrates the New Year for Trees, may seem like a celebration focused solely on nature and the environment. However, this holiday has much deeper
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Kindness Initiative San Diego is a non-profit organization whose mission is to change lives by assisting vulnerable San Diegan Jewish households in their journey towards self-sufficiency. The organization is based
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Member Story: Our featured Kindness Initiative Member is a 38-year-old single man who, do to his current health circumstances, is unable to work. He is also currently undergoing treatments for
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