Jewish Culture, Heritage, and Identity Faculty and Staff Association Fund

The Jewish Culture, Heritage, and Identity Faculty and Staff Association (JCHAIFSA) fosters an inclusive and supportive environment at UC Davis dedicated to celebrating and advancing Jewish culture, heritage, and identity. Open to all UC Davis employees, JCHAIFSA provides opportunities for professional development, community engagement, and education to combat antisemitism, support cultural understanding, and build meaningful connections across campus.

Employee Resource Groups at UC Davis bring together faculty and staff who are committed to mentorship, retention, and advancing a sense of belonging for colleagues across campus. ERGs build community, advocate for needs within their interest areas, and often volunteer their time to support campus events and programs. They create welcoming spaces where colleagues can connect, learn from one another, celebrate shared experiences, and lift each other up.

Gifts to ERGs help fund community-building activities, programs that support engagement and professional growth, visibility efforts such as tabling and outreach, and initiatives that strengthen cross-departmental connection and retention. Your support directly enhances opportunities for faculty and staff to thrive and helps cultivate an inclusive, connected, and collaborative university community.