JFS of the Desert
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
JFS of the Desert is a non-profit organization based in Palm Springs, California, that delivers a broad range of social services to the Coachella Valley. Rooted in the Jewish Principle of Healing the World, the agency provides mental health support, school counseling, emergency assistance, camp scholarships, and specialized programming for the local Jewish community, aiming to connect services with needs across the valley. Serving a diverse client base, the organization emphasizes accessible, face-to-face interventions and community-based programming to address personal and family well-being. With nearly four decades of presence in the region, JFS of the Desert operates as a non-sectarian partner in the area’s social service landscape, inviting community involvement through volunteering and donations. A recent development noted in local news highlights expanded bilingual mental healthcare access through a partnership and additional staff positions.