Dear Friends, We are thrilled to share that the 2025 JFS Diaper Shower has officially wrapped up — and thanks to you, it has been one of our most impactful years yet. Together, our community collected a total of 156,988 diapers and wipes for families in need. That includes 99,776 in-kind donations and $18,880 in monetary gifts, which […]
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Hello everyone!My name is Brenda Butnick and I’m a Financial Coach at Jewish Family Service in Dallas. I work one-on-one with clients to help them achieve financial self-sufficiency. We discussed 2 more steps on How to Repair Your Credit in my last blog, and today we will discuss additional steps. Repairing your credit involves a
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The JFS Food Pantry serves an average of 900 individuals each month. While most visits are focused on providing groceries and hygiene products, it also means many people will be passing through our food pantry during their birthday month. Wanting to spread a little extra birthday brightness, the teen group Next Dor from Temple Shalom packed 40 “birthday bags” for families
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JFS Dallas is partnering with Compudopt and AT&T for the second year in a row to help families get ready for back-to-school success! On Friday, August 1, 2025, JFS will host a Laptop and Backpack Giveaway for families with school-aged children. Each approved family will receive one free laptop and backpacks filled with school supplies—just
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Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the passing of Michele Wahlder on Sunday, July 6. Michele was a dear friend of Jewish Family Service and held strong connections within the community. In a video recorded by the Dallas Jewish Historical Society this past March, Michelle shared her meaningful journey with JFS. She spoke about
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The JFS Northpoint Health Center is excited to welcome the community once again for our 2nd Annual Back-to-School Health Fair on Tuesday, July 15 from 4-6 pm at 12606 Greenville Ave., Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75243. No registration needed. This is a chance for the whole family to get ready for the school year and connect to
Thank you to those who joined us at our Diamond Anniversary Gala to celebrate 75 years of impact! We were honored to welcome our community together to celebrate, support, and commemorate the past, present, and future of Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas. Gala Co-Chairs Lori and Mike Cohen, Karla and Larry Steinberg, Ann and
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On March 6th, JFS hosted our second annual Open House, continuing a tradition of connecting with the community and showcasing the many ways we provide support and opportunities to connect. With 187 registered guests, the event was an incredible opportunity for attendees to meet our dedicated team, explore JFS services, and learn how they can
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On February 23rd, JFS hosted our very first Family Day, bringing together 12 volunteers from four families to serve the community in meaningful ways. Parents and children worked side by side to assemble craft kits, prep and clean the Food Pantry, and paint flowerpots for older adults who receive Kosher Home-Delivered Meals. These thoughtful touches
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Over 40 leaders from 25 organizations in the Dallas Jewish community gathered at the future JFS building for a pre-renovation tour, a discussion on community needs, and a conversation on expanding access to JFS’s physical, emotional, nutritional, and financial health resources. Attendees included rabbis, school administrators, and leaders from Jewish organizations, congregations, and community groups.
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