Join us at the JFS Northpoint Health Center for our Back to School Health Fair on July 22nd from 4:00-6:00 PM! Meet Dr. Esquivel, tour our new clinic, and enter for a chance to win a $25 Walmart gift card! Bring your entire family for a fun and health-focused event. Kids will receive free clear […]
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Every year since 2009, JFS has partnered with local nonprofit agencies to coordinate the Klein Internship. The Klein Internship offers a summer opportunity for high school students in their sophomore through senior years who are eager to make a meaningful impact in the community while enhancing their resumes, college readiness skills, and understanding of the
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Since opening its doors in March of this year, JFS’s newest extension, the Northpoint Health Center, has experienced a busy and productive few months filled with community outreach and growth. Dr. Heather Esquivel, Chief Medical Officer of JFS, along with the clinic staff, have participated in multiple health fairs, including the JCC Senior Expo and the
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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
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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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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
