Ways to Donate

The Jewish Community Center of the East Bay is a non-profit, community-based organization, supported by both public and private contributions. Each year, we count on people like you to help sustain our programs; your donation makes our community strong and vibrant.

You can specify exactly the program or department where you would like your donation to go, such as:

  • Where Most Needed
  • Cultural Arts Programs
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Jewish Music Festival
  • Youth and Family Services
  • Jewish Life Programs
  • Older Adult Services


Donate Online

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There are many other ways you can make a big difference too!

For more information about any of the following ways to give, please contact our Development Director, Jakki Spicer, at jakkis@jcceastbay.org or 510-848-0237 x138.


Donate the old-fashioned way

Donate By Mail: Send your check to JCC of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St. Berkeley, CA 94709.

Donate By Phone: Call our Controller, Barbara Sutherland, at the JCC of the East Bay at 510-848-0237 x112.


Get your company to work for the JCC of the East Bay!

Initiate A Matching Gift - Many business will match their employees' charitable contributions, which can increase your impact! Please ask your Human Resources department if they offer this benefit.

Help Expand Our Grant Opportunities - Corporations often donate to non-profits with which their employees are involved. If you work for Bayer, Clorox, Google, Wells Fargo, or another local company, please let us know!


In-kind donations/wish list

Just cleaned out your basement? Don't know what to do with that old camera? We are accepting items that we can use in our programs and activities. We'd also be thrilled to tap into your talents and interests as a volunteer with some select skills. See the JCC of the East Bay Wish List for all the details.


Give a memorial or tribute gift

Give in honor of a loved one or recognize an important event by making a commemorative gift. We will be happy to acknowledge your tax-deductible gift by sending a letter to your honoree.

For more information, or to make your tribute or memorial gift, call Barbara Sutherland at (510) 848-0237 x112 or Email her at barbaras@jcceastbay.org.


Donate a vehicle

Have a car you no longer need, but don't want to worry about the hassle of selling? You can donate your car to the JCCEB, and we'll manage all the details - plus your gift is tax-deductible up to $500 (or more if the selling price is higher)!

Call 1-877-JCC-5040 (877-522-5040) or visit www.charitableautoresources.com


Benefit the JCC of the East Bay when you shop!

When you register with eScrip, participating business partners contribute a percentage of your purchases to the JCC of the East Bay - at no extra cost to you!

Register with eScrip today! The JCC of the East Bay's Group ID is # 4549355.


Give a stock gift

Stocks, bonds, or any other securities can be transferred as gifts to the JCC of the East Bay.

It's so easy! Just contact Barbara Sutherland at barbaras@jcceastbay.org or at 510-848-0237 x112 for more details.


Give through Amazon.com!

Help generate funds for the JCC East Bay by purchasing items through our link to Amazon. We get a referral fee for every item you buy!