After a disaster, there is a lot to consider and work to be done. Many questions to be answered, resources to both gather and disseminate and still a lot of unknowns. At Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas, we are here to help. We have set up this dedicated page and our Intake Team is […]
Did you know that 1 in 4 adults will experience mental illness in their lifetime? 1 in 25 will experience a serious mental illness — bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression. Clubhouses are a local community-based solution to a global problem — these voluntary programs provide opportunities for work, wellness and socialization utilizing an evidence-based approach that has
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On February 1st, JFS opened its doors after-hours for a community-wide open house, welcoming nearly 200 people who were able to tour the space, meet the staff, and learn ways to become more involved. Staff representatives were stationed at booths throughout the building, facilitating discussions about each program or service. The event received positive feedback
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The AT&T Connected Learning Center, a learning space provided through a grant received by the JFS Career and Financial Services Department, has partnered with Dallas College to offer ESL (English as a Second Language) classes to the community. The first class of eight adult students graduated in December. The second ESL course, which began in
Currently, JFS cares for a vital population of Holocaust Survivors in the greater DFW community. We provide comprehensive care to 82 individuals, while 9 others receive various outreach supports, and 12 benefit from information and referral services. The number of Holocaust survivors worldwide is rapidly declining, and unfortunately, we have lost many members of our
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For the second year in a row, leaders from the Dallas Jewish community gathered at JFS in a new annual tradition to discuss community needs and improve access to available resources. Attendees included Rabbis, representatives from school administrations, and leaders from various Jewish professional and community circles. During the roundtable discussion, JFS provided updated lists
We want to thank our community for showing up to support the 950 volunteers who have dedicated their time to making the mission of JFS possible this past year. Of the 950 volunteers, 11 received special recognition for their dedication to the agency and to making a difference in our community during the Volunteer Appreciation
We are thrilled to announce Makeup Artist, Author, and Entrepreneur, Bobbi Brown, will be speaking at the Woman to Woman Luncheon on April 18th, at the Fairmont Hotel! Bobbi will share her inspiring journey from makeup artist to world-renowned business owner. The JFS Woman to Woman Luncheon has been celebrating women for over 20 years, and is
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This month, JFS Dallas celebrated a remarkable achievement with the grand opening of the JFS Northpoint Health Center! This exciting project has been years in the making, with our leadership embarking on a journey over the past 18 months to learn, understand, and evaluate the idea of adding medical services. We owe special thanks Les
January 19th is National Popcorn Day!The Popcorn Shack has been a long-time employment partner with JFS and PLAN Clubhouse members, providing both transitional employment and supportive employment opportunities. PLAN (People Living Active Now) is a program of Jewish Family Service where adults recovering from persistent mental illness come together as a community with the common
