By Kristin Lobenstein, JFS Financial Coach There are few times in a person’s life that bring a sense of profound helplessness. The sudden death of a spouse or partner is one of those times. When this occurs, there is little time to say goodbye or get your affairs in order. JFS has often been […]
Emergency Financial Assistance Still Available for the Jewish Community to help with housing and/or utility payments due to economic impacts of COVID-19. If you are a member of the Jewish community and are behind on rent, mortgage, or utility payments due to COVID-19, JFS may be able to help you. Contact the JFS intake team for
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While months have passed since the winter storm, there are still many people who are dealing with home repairs and unexpected expenses associated with the storm damage. If you or someone you know could benefit from emergency financial assistance related to the storm damage, contact our intake team for an emergency assistance assessment at (972)
When most people hear about Family Violence Intervention services they think only of domestic violence. However, at JFS, our Family Violence program addresses a broader spectrum of challenges to include victims of family violence, domestic violence, trauma, and crime. This may include people in abusive situations and planning to leave, people in abusive situations and
WHAT IS JUNETEENTH? Juneteenth (a moniker of “June” and “nineteenth”) is the oldest national holiday that commemorates the end of slavery. Although President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, it took an additional two and a half years for news to reach Galveston, Texas that all enslaved persons were freed.
As you hopefully know by now, June is Pride Month for the LGBTQ+ community. As a mental health and social service agency, our goal is to ensure a confidential and safe space for all of our clients, both inside the JFS building and out. Our job is to listen, believe, and advocate for those whose
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve all been focused on our physical health. It is equally important to take care of your mental health—perhaps now more than ever! According to Mental Health America, even before COVID-19, the prevalence of mental illness among adults was increasing. Because of the pandemic, the number of people looking for help with anxiety
Dear Friends of Jewish Family Service, This week marks a milestone none of us could have predicted last March: one year of operating remotely due to the pandemic. One year of trial and error, virtual transitions, and finding the most creative and effective ways to stay connected. We, the Staff of Jewish Family Service, want
City of Dallas Housing Policy Task Force Update as of Wednesday February 24, 2021: The City of Dallas has created an Emergency Home Repair Program that will have $2,000,000 to allocate to organizations that will qualify low-to-moderate income homeowners to offer them a grant up to $10,000 to repair their home that was damaged due
Many Texans who have suffered winter storm damage can apply now for help from FEMA. Register for free webinars on navigating this disaster recovery through FEMA: President Joe Biden signed a major disaster declaration Friday for 77 Texas counties, including much of Dallas-Fort Worth. That allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to distribute assistance for
