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 the third step on Best Practices to Get Out of Debt in my last Blog, and today we will discuss the 4th Step. Getting […]
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The holidays are busy, emotional, and often exhausting. For many people, career planning gets pushed to the side with a promise to “think about it in January or even February.” But here’s the thing: the holidays can actually be a great time to get clarity about your career—if you approach it gently. Instead of pressure
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 the second step in Best Practices to Get Out of Debt in my last blog, and today we will move on to the third
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Our annual Staff Retreat gave the Jewish Family Service of Dallas (JFS Dallas) team a chance to step back, reconnect, and refocus on why we do our work. Staff from programs across the agency were able to connect, share ideas, and learn more about how each piece of our work supports whole-person care for the
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When navigating a job search or dealing with financial uncertainty, staying focused and managing stress can feel overwhelming. One simple yet powerful tool that can help is mindful eating—a practice that encourages paying close attention to the present moment. Supporting Focus and Emotional BalanceBy tuning into your body’s hunger cues, slowing down during meals, and
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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. In my last blog, we discussed the first step in Best Practices to Get Out of Debt. Today, we’re moving on to Step 2. Getting out
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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 of Greater Dallas. I work one-on-one with clients to help them achieve financial self-sufficiency. We discussed the final step on How to Repair Your Credit in my last blog, and today we will cover Best Practices to Get
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This week, Jewish Family Service of Dallas hosted our annual Thanksgiving Volunteer Meeting, a special morning of gratitude for the volunteers who make our mission possible year-round. Attendees heard exciting updates about JFS Dallas programs and got a sneak peek of the new Karla and Larry Steinberg Building, set to open in early 2026, including
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Jewish Family Service of Dallas (JFS Dallas) is moving! In February 2026, we will relocate from our current Arapaho Road office to a new, larger, and more modern building just one mile away, called the Jewish Family Service of Dallas Karla and Larry Steinberg Building. Thanks to many generous donors, this expanded space will bring many
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