JFS is proud to host a blood drive for all our staff and community members to participate in on July 2nd! This will be the third blood drive hosted by JFS in recent years, and has been a great way for our staff to give back to the community. During last year’s blood drive, JFS staff […]
The JFS Food Pantry is a one-stop shop for members of our community who need assistance grocery shopping for their families. The Food Pantry offers more than just groceries; it features a selection of personal hygiene items, ranging from newborn diapers to salon hair products. Our food pantry regularly receives donations of hygiene products from
Women’s Month Drive Collects 8,350+ Hygiene Items for JFS Food Pantry Read More »
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 2024 Woman to Woman Luncheon on April 18th to celebrate the power, influence, and impact of women! With over 1000 attendees, both men and women, this year’s event was a tremendous success. We extend our gratitude to all of you for supporting our mission, which enables
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
Increasing Awareness of the Plight of Holocaust Survivors in our Community Read More »
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
