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Dream it. Plan it. Do it: with SMART goals. – Aligned Ambitions

As a career coach, I provide personalized support to help clients with job searches and guide them through employment transitions. By discussing their individual career goals, I help them become better prepared to find the job that aligns with their skills and desires. One of the key tools I use is the SMART goals framework—a […]

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Using Technology to Improve Your Budgeting Habits – Financial Fitness

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. In my last blog, we talked about budgeting basics. Today, I want to share a few simple ways you can use technology to make budgeting easier.

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Aligned Ambitions – Introduction

Hi, I’m Ronda Robinson, Career & Financial Coach with Jewish Family Service. Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing a special blog series I’ve titled “Aligned Ambitions: Navigating Careers & Finances with Wellness in Mind.” In this series, I’ll  explore how JFS can support you in your career development and financial well-being—whether it’s job searching, budgeting,

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JFS Dallas Provides Mental Health Services at new Jubilee Park Community Clinic; open Aug. 1

Parkland Health and Jewish Family Sevice partner with Jubilee Park & Community Center to bring vital health services to Southeast Dallas The Jubilee Park Community Clinic, a joint venture between Parkland Health and Jubilee Park & Community Center, expanded health and wellness services to Southeast Dallas County on Monday, Aug. 1. The clinic, located at

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Texas Methodist Foundation Awards JFS Dallas $31,500

Texas Methodist Foundation Awards $1.2 Million in Grant Funding to 49 nonprofits During the spring grant cycle, TMF awarded $1,293,175 to 49 nonprofit organizations serving in one of four areas of focus. These areas of focus were recently reassessed and redefined by the grants committee to include improving the condition of those living in poverty,

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Keynote Speaker Change for Luncheon: Helen Hunt to replace Kristin Chenoweth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An award-winning actress, accomplished writer, director and producer, Helen Hunt is known for an extensive and diverse body of work including roles in film, theater, and television DALLAS, TX – May 24, 2022 – Jewish Family Service announces Helen Hunt, an award-winning actress, accomplished writer, director and producer, will headline the 10th

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JFS launches new support group for girls age 9-12 who are living with a separated or divorced parent

This 12-week in person therapeutic group is for adolescent girls age 9-12 who are experiencing stressors and adjustment(s) to parental separation/divorce. This group is designed to be a safe space for the girls to gain better mastery of their feelings, sense of self, and adjust to a new chapter in life.  12 weeks, Mondays 2/28/2022

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Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the struggles and triumphs of African-Americans throughout U.S. history. Historical oppression and violence has resulted in a myriad of mental health disparities in the Black community, including a mistrust of the medical system and lack of adequate access to mental health resources. Between the COVID-19 pandemic,

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