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Mental Health and Support Services One Year After October 7th

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As we mark one year since the brutal October 7th attack on Israel, we reflect on the millions of lives affected around the world, including those right here in our Dallas community. In the immediate aftermath, many Israelis found themselves in unimaginably difficult situations, with dozens, especially families with young children, relocating to North Dallas.  […]

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14th Annual Diaper Shower Exceeds Goal, Bringing 112,800 Diapers and Wipes to the JFS Food Pantry

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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

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Newly Promoted Data Entry Clerks Master Microsoft Office Skills

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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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Holocaust Survivor Care Program Achievements Recognized at Claims Conference Grant Management Workshop

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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

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JFS Exceeds North Texas Giving Day Goal, Raising $88,334 for Our Community!

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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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Help Us Make the JFS Dallas Holiday Market a Success!

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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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We celebrate 75 years of Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas – Letter from President & CEO Cathy Barker

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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

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Hundreds of Families Receive Laptops and School Supplies during Back-to-School Event at JFS

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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

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Diaper Shower Toolkit

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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

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