The Annual JFS Diaper Shower began in 2011 and has since provided over 1.5 million diapers and wipes to our community. Diapers are a basic necessity not covered by assistance programs like SNAP or WIC, making donations crucial for families. By offering free diapers and wipes through our Food Pantry, we help alleviate financial strain […]
Five newly promoted Data Entry Clerks have successfully completed their Microsoft Office training! Over the past three weeks, they gained valuable skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to grow into their new roles, through Phil Konecki’s virtual Microsoft Office courses. Congratulations to Debbie, Penny, Pam, Fatima, and Dianne on their well-deserved promotions. They’ll now use
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Yaffa Podbilewicz-Weinberg, Ph.D., Director of the Holocaust Survivor Care Program, and Maya Jacob, Older Adults Case Manager for Holocaust Survivor Care, presented at the September Claims Conference Southeastern Region Grant Management Workshop in Denver, Colorado. They provided an overview of the Holocaust Survivor Care Program at Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas, highlighting the development
North Texas Giving Day has united generous individuals across North Texas to support causes that strengthen our community for the past 15 years. In celebration of our 75th anniversary, JFS set a goal to raise $75,000 on North Texas Giving Day to help fund our vital programs and services. Thanks to the incredible generosity of
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As the holiday season approaches, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming JFS Dallas Holiday Market! This three-day event provides a unique and meaningful opportunity for members of our community to choose holiday gifts for their families at no cost, right here at JFS, by appointment only. The Holiday Market will feature a selection of
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To our JFS Family, Since 1950, Jewish Family Service has evolved to meet the needs of the Greater Dallas community. Each of you, along with those who came before, are an integral part of our organization. Throughout our history, JFS has stood as a cornerstone of the community, serving as a philanthropic institution, a service
In honor of National Toilet Paper Day, we are asking our community to help us stock the Food Pantry. Toilet paper is one of the most requested items at the JFS Food Pantry, yet it’s one of the most challenging to source and keep in stock. By donating to the Food Pantry today, you are
On Friday, August 2nd, JFS partnered with AT&T and Compudopt to distribute over 700 laptops to community members, supporting students as they prepare for the new school year. Hundreds of families with school-age children were referred to JFS for this back-to-school event, where they received laptops along with backpacks filled with essential school supplies. This
JFS welcomes the new Board Chair, Julie Gothard! Julie is a native Texan who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Marketing and Honors business. Julie has been involved with JFS Dallas for nearly 20 years, starting her journey after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She and her husband Sander were
Our goal for the 14th Annual Diaper Shower is to collect 100,000 diapers and wipes during the month of September, ensuring the JFS Food Pantry is fully stocked for our community throughout the year. The best way to achieve this is with the support of community members like you. In this toolkit, you’ll find everything
