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2019-2020 Annual Report

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2019-2020

ANNUAL REPORT

A

story

TO TELL JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE


A

letter FROM THE CEO

Dear Friends, Here we are, more than 8 months into a global pandemic. It’s hard to believe all that has transpired since the beginning of last fiscal year, August 2019. This annual report highlights outcomes and stories from a combination of pre-pandemic life and our relief efforts since it began. Looking back to Fall 2019, there was so much excitement around our office as we planned multiple upcoming events. In just the first two months of 2020, we held Volunteer Appreciation, a professional Family Violence Conference, The Faith Inclusion Network of Dallas Symposium highlighting best practices for individuals with special needs, and were ramping up for our largest fundraiser, the Woman to Woman Luncheon, in April. The rest of the year has had a drastic shift in tone. There is an undeniable sense of uncertainty across our city... and our nation. Now, too many are focused on just being able to meet their basic needs. There is a staggering amount of people facing a multitude of serious hardships including food insecurity, abuse, illness, loss, addiction, depression, anxiety, mental illness, unemployment or the challenges of aging; and too often in isolation from family or their usual sources of support. However, I hope you find comfort in knowing that Jewish Family Service will always be a safe place for these individuals and families in the greater Dallas community to turn to when they need professional support. Since March 2020, we’ve seen a 400% increase in calls to our intake line for mental health, older adult or crisis intervention services, 750+ families line up to receive food during our weekly drive-thru food distributions, and more than 2 million dollars distributed for emergency assistance. Every service area is proving to be busier than ever before. So much about the future is still unknown, but we are going to keep pressing on, making our impact in new and meaningful ways. We are proud to serve all in need and to help tell their stories of resilience on their path back to self-sufficiency. On behalf of the entire board and staff, we want to thank you for your support, advocacy, partnership and passion to serve others as we continue to address the emerging needs of our community. Sincerely,

Cathy Barker Chief Executive Officer


OUR MISSION To provide effective, accessible, and comprehensive mental health and social services that promote lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for the Greater Dallas community.

OUR VISION Self-sufficiency and well-being for all.

OUR VALUES • Honoring our Jewish values • Improving community health one individual at a time • Offering wraparound care to address clients’ multiple needs • Providing accredited, high-quality services that are accessible, affordable, and confidential • Respecting all stakeholders • Nurturing passionate professionals and volunteers who prioritize the clients


contents Program Overview .........................................................................................1 Strategic Plan..............................................................................................3-4 Tornado Relief & COVID-19 Response..............................................................5-6 Services for Children and Teens..................................................................7-8 Family Violence Intervention.....................................................................9-10 Services for Adults.......................................................................................11 PLAN & PLAN Clubhouse..............................................................................12 Services for Older Adults..........................................................................13-14 Career & Financial Services......................................................................15-16 Food Pantry & Emergency Assistance.........................................................17-18 The Priya Fund ..............................................................................................19 Special Needs...............................................................................................20 JFS at Jubilee Park...................................................................................21-22 JFS at Roseland.......................................................................................23-24 Volunteer Engagement..............................................................................25-26 Woman to Woman Luncheon.....................................................................27-28 Society of Life Major Donor Giving Society...................................................29-32 Financial Summary.......................................................................................33 Board and Staff Leadership...........................................................................34 JFS Family & Contact Us ...........................................................................35-36 JFS Foundation.........................................................................................37-38 The Resale Shop ......................................................................................39 -40


Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas is a nonsectarian mental health and social services agency that impacts over 14,000 lives a year. For more than 70 years, JFS has welcomed anyone through our doors regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or the ability to pay.

Services include but are not limited to: • Individual & Family Counseling

• Addiction Counseling

• Career Services & Financial Coaching

• Diagnostic Assessment & Play Therapy

• Food Pantry & Emergency Assistance

• Services for those with Special Needs

• Services for Older Adults & those with Disabilities

• Specialized Services for Holocaust Survivors

• PLAN Clubhouse for those with severe mental illness

• Chaplaincy • Disaster Relief

• Family Violence Intervention

For a complete list of services, visit www.jfsdallas.org

OUR BELIEFS Our services and programs are built upon our core beliefs: • Any of us might need help from time to time as we navigate life’s unexpected crises and challenging transitions. • An individual’s emotional and physical well-being is the foundation for personal self-sufficiency, strong families, and meaningful social relationships. • Each child’s physical, intellectual, and emotional potential can best be realized by growing up in a safe and nurturing environment. • All adults want to support themselves, meet family needs, and contribute productively to their community. • Older adults should have the option to remain in their own homes for as long as it is safe to do so. 1


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Approved January 2020 by the Jewish Family Service Board of Directors

STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2022 Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas Strategic Plan

Goal 1 | Improve Access

2020-2022

Increasing access is a critical element in meeting the mission of JFS, as it is important for clients who reach out to us to be able to access services when needed. Key aspects of achieving improvements in service delivery include addressing the agency’s physical infrastructure by building an optimal space coupled with increasing staffing and modernizing technology systems. Key Objectives: • Develop a capacity and building plan to expand access to all service offerings. The capacity plan will include staffing, furniture, fixtures, and equipment needs 3

• Improve productivity in service delivery areas


Goal 2 | Create Sustainable & Supportive Systems Over the next 3 years, we will create financial stability and ensure long-term sustainability through focused efforts on further diversifying and increasing current funding streams. JFS will remain open to mergers and affiliations that strengthen its financial portfolio and align with its mission and values. Key Objectives: • Investigate feasibility of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) model for primary care clinics • Evaluate and analyze funding streams annually • Establish and maintain reserves of 6 months’ worth of operating cash • Secure capital and endowment funding that supports JFS expansion and ongoing operational costs through JFS agency and the JFS Foundation • Pursue financial sustainability and continuation of PLAN • Complete a housing project plan for PLAN Clubhouse members utilizing the PLAN Housing Fund assets, over the next three years

Goal 3 | Build Community JFS will build a better community through its leadership in social and mental health services and its partnerships with other organizations. JFS conveys its vision through a planned communication and public relations strategy. Key Objectives: • Increase awareness throughout the community about JFS • Establish new branding for JFS of Greater Dallas • Improve JFS visibility as a leader in areas of expertise

Goal 4 | Engage People Enhancing employee engagement with a focus on mission driven services and outcomes is essential to the overall success of the agency. Retaining engaged and loyal staff is a key ingredient to uphold the culture of excellence within the agency. Strengthening relationships with our external stakeholders will strengthen our existing culture and is key in accomplishing our mission. Key Objectives: • Establish JFS as a non-profit employer of choice in the region • Develop a culture of excellence program 4


In October 2019, Dallas was hit by two tornadoes, which devastated neighborhoods and businesses and directly impacted families in the Jewish community.

Tornado Response As a member organization of the Dallas County Volunteer Organizations Aiding in Disaster Relief (VOAD), JFS Dallas received reports including their recommended disaster responses. Our relief efforts began quickly and are continuing as long as needed. JFS Dallas offered crisis support and ongoing mental health services for schools, teachers and support staff, businesses that were displaced and impacted, children and teens, parents and caregivers, first responders and community helpers who were all experiencing fear, anxiety, and loss. We provided the full scope of our professional services including but not limited to: Individual and Family Counseling, Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Pantry, Case Management, Support Groups, and Chaplaincy.

Shelter for Community Partners When we heard that The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas staff was displaced because their building sustained damage, we were happy to open our doors and share space so they could come together to establish longer-term recovery plans. Additionally displaced by the storm, The Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association (DHFLA) continues to reside with us.

Trauma-Informed Care Thanks to a grant from The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, we hired a new trauma clinician as a result of the tornado that devastated the Dallas community. This role provides traumainformed care to clients who have experienced a natural disaster, childhood trauma, or family violence and will provide outreach to the community about these services available to them at JFS. Individuals who have continual outbursts or have a preoccupation with the traumatic event, extreme withdrawal, or other signs of intense anxiety all point to the need for professional assistance. A qualified psychologist can help them understand and deal with thoughts, feelings and behaviors that result from trauma from a natural disaster.

2019 TORNADO RELIEF 5


COVID-19 RESPONSE $2.8 million will be distributed through JFS Dallas’ emergency housing and

utility assistance program through partnerships with Collin County, Dallas County, and the City of Dallas to over 1,000 families by December 7.

Over 10,300 individuals have received

nutritious food from our drive-thru food distribution just from May - July 2020. Average of 750 families served weekly.

5,455 Kosher Home Delivered Meals driven to 47 homebound seniors by 68 volunteers.

8,324 virtual therapy sessions for adult and children between March and July 31. 8,488 career and financial coaching interactions with clients and companies. 41 job seekers have gained employment since March even under difficult times. $53,691distributed to 68 individuals

through our donor-established S.H.E.F. Fund specifically for restaurant workers who were affected by the initial stay at home orders.

120 Care Packages delivered directly to PLAN Clubhouse member homes, which included member-made treats with recipes, puzzles, books, and more.

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“I saw significant improvement in my child’s behavior once he was meeting with a JFS clinican regularly. We are so thankful for this service.” - JFS Client

Professional Staff Jewish Family Service has 47 licensed professionals and mental health counselors across child, school, adult, and older adult service areas including Doctors of Psychology, Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychiatrists, School Intervention Specialists, and more. 7


CHILDREN and TEENS 1,000+

Client Ages

children served in schools

302 children served at JFS In-School Services Thanks to a grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, children in Dallas Jewish Day Schools receive immediate crisis intervention, assessment, counseling services, and support groups in school from JFS clinicians. We also provide support groups, coping skills, and trainings to teachers, school staff, and/or administrators to have the tools needed to address these new challenges. Our clinicians work directly with parents and guardians to support the child’s treatment, guide them through the challenges of virtual learning, decreased social interactions, and other issues that arise due to the pandemic.

Speech/Language Pathology 56 children received in-person Speech Language therapy and 36 teletherapy sessions per week continued after COVID-19 stay-at-home orders began. In addition, every child was given an individualized calendar with daily speech-language activities, to help maintain and advance their skill levels with their personal communication objectives.

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FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION Our comprehensive approach for victims of trauma and family violence includes immediate crisis management, long-term trauma and counseling for victims and their families. This includes play therapy for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse, coordination of supportive services and Transitional Housing. The Transitional Housing program is funded by a federal grant, and is now in its third year of operation. It has been able to help approximately 25 families each year to begin a new life in a safe and nurturing environment. Unfortunately, we are unable to serve all who apply as the demands and requests exceed the grant restrictions. When short-term shelter is needed, families are referred to our partners at Genesis Women’s Shelter, Family Place, and New Beginnings.

Intergenerational Family Violence Our model of intervention has proven that intergenerational family violence patterns can be halted. A JFS study was conducted with over 200 past Family Violence clients. 98% reported they no longer find themselves in abusive relationships and have maintained that status for their last 3-5 years after they completed their treatment at JFS. The results of our modality of intervention are continuing to be very positive and hopeful.

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Hosted Professional Family Violence Conference In February 2020, JFS partnered with University of North Texas Incendo to hold a professional conference for more than 200 clinicians in our area, helping to teach best practices in the area of trauma. We had an incredible speaker, Dr. Janina Fisher, who is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Instructor at The Trauma Center, an outpatient clinic and research center in Boston, MA. Dr. Fisher lectures and teaches internationally on topics related to the integration of research and treatment and how to introduce these newer trauma treatment paradigms in traditional therapeutic approaches.

747 individuals received family violence services 641 individuals developed a safety plan 80 individuals were supported by our Transitional Housing program 30 individuals received legal service assistance 10


Dialectical Behavior Therapy Service Highlight Our six month Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) course has shown to be effective in teaching and refining skills to change negative behavior and emotional patterns by regulating intense emotions, managing difficult interpersonal relationships, and fostering more work-life balance. Participants have shown significant improvement, one participant stating that they, “finally have the tools to notice real, lasting change.”

1,008 adults received Mental

Health crisis intervention

1,156 adults received

ongoing therapy services

1,304 adults received

group support

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PLAN People Living Active Now! These are words that have special meaning for those who struggle with the isolation and loneliness associated with severe and persistent mental illness, and their families. PLAN @ 1121 Rock is the only accredited Clubhouse in North Texas. The Clubhouse Model focuses on members having access to opportunities that all people want and need: relationships, a safe and dignified place to be and live, pathways to a job and an education. Above all, members and staff work together to provide each other with encouragement and friendship. We also join together to fight the stigma associated with mental illness. This past year, we pivoted to become a virtual community during the pandemic, and nonetheless, provided thousands of hours of member connectivity and support. As one member put it, “In these unprecedented times, I would have been in the hospital if it weren’t for PLAN resources.”

70%

of members reported less frequent psychiatric hospitalizations and ER visits for psychiatric reasons

84%

of members reported fewer calls to Crisis Hotlines as a result of their participation at the Clubhouse

90%

of members reported that the Clubhouse is preparing them for employment through the volunteer “work-ordered” day. 12


OLDER ADULTS TALIA’S

story

Earlier this year, Talia turned 86. Though it was becoming increasingly difficult to get around, she was determined to keep herself busy with senior book clubs, volunteering, and painting classes. She always looked forward to Chavurahs (small group gatherings on Shabbat) with friends from temple, too. So, when COVID-19 stay-at-home orders began, and everything went virtual, she was surprised to feel a small sense of relief. She acknowledged that she was slowing down and needed to listen to her body and make sure her mental health was a priority while social distancing. With the help of her JFS Case Manager and Counselor, Talia was able to smoothly transition to the new normal. Fortunately, and unexpectedly, the world is now a little more accommodating and accessible now. She is choosing to look at the positives and has welcomed new opportunities to learn how to stay connected while homebound. She has shared with staff that she appreciates getting weekly visits from JFS Kosher Home Delivered Meals volunteers and being matched with a volunteer who checks in regularly over the phone, too. Her counselor will continue to meet with her remotely to ensure she is able to remain independent in her home for as long as possible.

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Total Older Adult clients served

88%

of Older Adult clients remained independent in their homes

95%

of Older Adult clients improved or maintained their mental health

35%

of Older Adult clients we serve have an annual income of less than $21,000

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Serving Holocaust Survivors With the help of a grant from Jewish Federation of North America’s Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care, we hired a full-time clinician who provides trauma-informed care to Dallas-area Holocaust survivors and their caregivers. JFS provides counseling, psychotherapy, care management, financial assistance and non-medical home care to help maintain their independence and quality of life. These services are also made possible with our ongoing partnership with The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. In total, 27 Holocaust survivors and 23 family members in Dallas are currently being served.

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Highlights We expanded trainings, education and awareness through 6 new partnerships including the “Who ‘Ya Know Show” on LinkedIn Live, Allen Community Outreach, Linux Academy, PrideStaff, Right Management, and Zoe’s Kitchen. We recruited volunteer trainers and developed curriculum, almost doubling the number of networking, career fairs, workshop and training groups to total 114 new events for the year. All CFS team members received training in financial coaching techniques which resulted in assisting clients to better achieve financial stability.

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CAREER and FINANCIAL “After working with my coach, I presented myself as a confident and capable applicant for the job of my

1,476

total clients served

320

individuals used our financial education courses to increase financial literacy

65%

of clients attained employment, earning an average salary of $23 per hour

dreams. I couldn’t have landed it without them.” - JFS Client

stories Financial Services

By creating and sticking to a very detailed budget, a couple in their 30s now know what they need to live within their means, a debt reduction plan even during the pandemic, and substantial emergency savings to rely on so surprise expenses no longer build up their credit cards.

Career Services A woman in her 60s took a job during the pandemic working in a call center making $12/hour. The income was not a sustainable wage so she visited with her coaches at JFS. After receiving information, practice and feedback on how to network effectively, the client is finalizing a new remote position at $25/hour, an increase of more than 100%.

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FOOD PANTRY and EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

15,564 individual clients received food pantry services 913,738 total pounds of food distributed 92,203 meals distributed in first 3 months of the

drive-thru food distribution model

350% increase in individuals served from the first week

of drive-thru food distribution to the last week in July

Kosher Corner JFS is the only Food Pantry in Dallas that includes kosher food products for the Jewish community. These meals allow for diverse and healthier options that meet most cultural and dietary needs. The Kosher Corner sees roughly 30 families a week. We also support these clients by working with shuls and community leaders to provide Passover and Rosh Hashanah meal packages for the holidays. 17


MARINA'S

story

Marina’s family was living off her husband’s salary while she was studying to be a teacher. They lived modestly and almost always had enough to cover bills. Like many Americans though, they were living paycheck-to-paycheck. Unfortunately, her husband was furloughed due to COVID-19 and they knew they needed immediate support from JFS. Marina reached out to her child’s counselor and asked if they could qualify for emergency financial assistance and start getting food. She also used what would have been this year’s college tuition funds to help pay for their basic needs short term. Since May, Marina has relied on the weekly drive-thru food distribution to feed her family during this incredibly stressful time. When her children were on summer break, she brought them with her in the drive-thru so they could say thank you to the staff and volunteers for helping their family (pictured below). The pre-teen told us that he knows there are a lot of families like his who are really scared and that he is so happy places like JFS are here to help. Marina is grateful for this short-term support and looks forward to getting back on track soon.

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THE PRIYA FUND The Priya Fund offers Jewish couples partial grants towards fertility treatments including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures, and adoption. We are able to distribute funds based on dollars raised through individual giving annually. “I believe that people should have the opportunity

12.5%

of U.S. women use infertility services

16.7% of Jewish Women use infertility services Source: CDC statistics

to have a family despite their financial situation. I am involved in Priya because I experienced infertility with my first child and my second child is adopted. I personally understand the longing to be a parent and the helplessness felt when it seems impossible. Finances should not be the reason why someone's dream of a family is unfulfilled. Any Jewish person who values family can understand why receiving funds from Priya can be transformative and life-changing.” - Priya Advisory Committee Member

480 hours

“I am grateful for the Priya grant I received

of outreach to local Rabbis, Synagogues, Temples, and one-on-one informational sessions for women in the community

during my infertility treatments. Going through infertility treatments was painful, isolating, and stressful for me. It was also very expensive because it was not covered by insurance. The out-of-pocket costs for medicine in addition to treatments were overwhelming, but it was comforting to know that the Priya fund was created to help

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baby born! *

people like me.” -Priya Grant Recipient

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*Last fiscal year

Funds Awarded in 2019-2020 $11,500 total to 4 Couples

LEARN MORE AT WWW.JFSDALLAS.ORG/PRIYA


SPECIAL NEEDS A Coordinated Response To address the needs of individuals with disabilities, JFS’s team of professional experts works to ensure children and families with special needs reach their fullest potential at home, at school, and in their community. In addition, the Special Needs Partnership (SNP) program raises awareness and inclusion, providing support, resources, and education for individuals and families through coordination of JFS programs and services. This coordinated approach promotes a culture of inclusion that is embraced by both the families served, as well as our religious, academic and secular constituencies.

4 Inclusion Experiences prior to 126 attendees for our Faith

the pandemic

Inclusion Network of Dallas Symposium

27 PERK Support Group

20 Agency Partners in the Special

meetings for parents of individuals with Special Needs

Needs Community

In February 2020, The Special Needs Partnership led a Faith Inclusion Network of Dallas Symposium to help identify exemplary programs and create awareness of the special needs community within all faith communities. Community leaders representing over 11 different faith communities came together to brainstorm better ways to serve this population with parents, educators and peers. 20


$29,062

Average annual household income

51%

Utilize CHIP, Medicaid, or Medicare

128

Primary Language

Individual Clients Served

58% Children (0-12) 21% Adolescents (13-17) 21% Adults (18+)

During COVID-19, many Jubilee Park clients have turned to the Emergency Housing Assistance Program at JFS for help paying rent and have visited the weekly drive-thru distribution at our Food Pantry. We have seen very little program attrition even while providing many mental health services remotely. 21


JFS AT JUBILEE PARK Jubilee Park and Community Center serves as a catalyst for revitalization in Southeast Dallas, a predominantly Hispanic low-income community, with an emphasis on childhood and adult education. The majority of families here are working poor who are underserved in terms of education and health resources. Since 2017, two bilingual licensed clinicians from Jewish Family Service have been offering a welcoming environment for families to bring their children to address trauma through play therapy and family counseling. Services are provided regardless of their access to health insurance. In addition to mental health services, we also help parents advocate for testing in school so their children can receive additional support. We have participated in the summer camp for the past two years, leading group sessions with teenagers and young children to explore themes of social and emotional problems and how best to resolve them.

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KEISHA’S

story

Keisha is a 26-year-old single mother who lives with her three children ages 8, 5, and 1, and attends online college classes. She came to counseling in part because she was experiencing anxiety and stress related to ongoing custody issues with the father of her 1-year-old son. At the beginning of therapy, she was unemployed and had just ended an abusive relationship in which CPS was involved. Keisha was struggling with insomnia, poor eating habits, financial hardship, and trying to finish online school while caring for her three children by herself. Over the course of therapy, she was able to obtain legal advice and recovered her son’s custody. She started working part-time as a certified nurse assistant while continuing to pursue her associate degree. Keisha’s goals included: improving self-care by developing a bedtime routine for herself and the children, learning coping skills to help lower anxiety levels, and improving parenting skills. The CPS case was addressed, and Keisha slowly started regaining her confidence as a mother. She reported applying some of the parenting skills learned in working with her JFS Counselor and focused on building a relationship with her children. Keisha also initiated new homeowner’s counseling to learn how to eventually become a homeowner. 23


JFS AT ROSELAND The Roseland Counseling Center was created in July of 2019 through a partnership of the Roseland Partners and Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas to provide mental health

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Group Participants

counseling and supportive services to the Roseland residents, a predominantly black low-income community, and surrounding neighborhoods in South Dallas.

112

JFS licensed clinicians provide services at no

in 2019-2020

Individuals supported

cost to clients, including individual and group counseling for adults and children, family therapy, adolescent therapy, parent support, family intervention, crisis intervention, child

2

Staff on-site

assessment, and play therapy.

FIRST YEAR OF THE JFS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES AT ROSELAND: • Established partnerships with local schools and other Roseland partner organizations • Defined the referral process with other nonprofits serving this community, Behind Every Door and Cesar Chavez Learning Center • Strengthened relationship with the Roseland residents, school counselors and teachers • Increased the number of clients accessing services 24


VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT 796 volunteers gave

120 new youth volunteers

their time last year

89

new adult volunteers

11,709 hours served (decrease due to COVID-19 restrictions) 9,596 Kosher Home Delivered Meals were delivered by volunteers $288,743 was saved for the agency by utilizing volunteers Calculated with the 2020 Texas Rate of a Volunteer Hour ($24.66)

78% of our volunteers also make financial contributions to JFS 2019-2020 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION AWARD RECIPIENTS JFS Leadership Award

Klein Intern of the Year

Ed Sands

Steve Berger

Sabrina Fearon

Jo Coleman

Outstanding Volunteer

Rookie of the Year

Community Partners of the Year

Ted Tobolowsky

Donald Wright

Kosher Palate

Spotlight Award

Hearts and Hands Award

FareCompare

Matt Kochan

Olivia Metz

Future of JFS Award

Resource Development

Hank Worlein

Leslie Cohn-Wein

Joram Wolanow

Jordan Palefsky

Lindsay Stengle 25


“I enjoy being able to volunteer in spite of the pandemic, visiting with Kosher Home Delivered Meals clients (and their dogs and cats). It’s wonderful to be able to help.” -WILLIAM OGLESBY JFS VOLUNTEER

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The silver lining of a fully virtual event is that you can re-watch the program whenever it is convenient for you! Check out the video on our YouTube Channel by visiting bit.ly/JFSW2WPROGRAM2020

We are especially grateful to DJ and Les Weisbrod for the $100,000 match campaign and to all the donors who helped us reach that goal! Donations made to the Woman to Woman Luncheon contributed to a total of more than 2.2 million dollars in unrestricted operating support raised last year.

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WOMAN to WOMAN

Luncheon Benefiting Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas

OUR FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER For our 9th Woman to Woman Luncheon, we were excited to have actress Julianna Margolies join us as our keynote speaker on April 24, 2020. But in March, like the rest of the world, the coronavirus pandemic derailed our plans. So, we got to work transitioning our raffle, wine pull, and fundraising efforts to be fully virtual. In just six weeks, during full stay-at-home orders, we successfully recorded our first-ever agency “home video” with the help of community members and local celebrities, organized a donor matching campaign, and created a thoughtful program. Our heartfelt thanks to our co-chairs Julie Gothard, Nicole Post, and Melanie Rubin, along with our honorary co-chairs Linda Garner and Ethel Zale, for their tireless efforts to make this event successful. We could not have achieved such a successful outcome without their help!

Chief Executive Officer, Cathy Barker, gave updates on our COVID-19 Response during our Woman to Woman Luncheon Program.

A behind-the-scenes look of how our team managed the virtual event and selected raffle winners at the home of Cathy Barker.

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SOCIETY OF LIFE

*August 2019-July 2020

Thank you to the members of our Major Donor Giving Society for contributing gifts of $1,800 and above this past fiscal year*. $100,000+

$25,000-$49,999

Diane Fagelman Birk & David Birk

Anonymous

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas

Bank of America

Leslie & David Katz •

Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust

The Rees-Jones Foundation

Brenda & John Carver

$10,000-$17,999

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation

Linda & Steve Blasnik •

D.J. & Les Weisbrod •

Paddy & Barry Epstein •

Roy & Esther Barzune Stein

Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation

Fichtenbaum Foundation

M.B. and Edna Zale Foundation

Michelle & Marshall Funk •

Kim & Jeff Chapman

Ann & Nate Levine

Berta Goetz

$50,000-$99,999

City of Plano

Kari & David Goldberg

Communities Foundation of Texas

Dolores Neustadt & Susan Schwartz

Shirley K. Haspel

The Dallas Foundation - AWARE

Kate Sidran Family Foundation

CHRISTUS Health

David & Gusta Rosenberg

Wells Fargo Private Bank

HEB

Meals On Wheels America

Hillcrest Foundation

Family Foundation

Margot Rosenberg Pulitzer Foundation / Ann Rosenberg • Sam Roosth Foundation

Endowment Fund

Samara & Andy Kline

Jewish Federations of North America Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust

$18,000-$24,999

Fidelity Charitable

Gilian & Steven Baron

Incarnation Place, Inc.

Janet & Jack Baum

Ruth Lurie

The Carl B. & Florence E. King

Dekelboum Family Foundation, Inc. /

Manana Management Co. /

Foundation The Meadows Foundation ORIX Foundation Barbara z”l & Stan Rabin

Gail Hartstein Leo & Rhea Fay Fruhman Foundation / Beverly & Joe Goldman Kahn Mechanical Contractors / Ann Kahn •

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The Rubin Family Foundation/ Julie & Jay Liberman

Gayla & Carlos Lopez The David Nathan Meyerson Foundation Sandy Nachman Arlene & Louis Navias


Janet & Ed Ostrovitz

Andrew Gellman

RBC Foundation - USA

Jane & Tom O’Toole

Beth & Jim Gold

Jane Reece

Hannah Kay & Harlan z”l Pollock

Sherry & Ken Goldberg •

Ruth E. Robinson

Laurie & Todd Platt

Paula Goldstein

Terry & Bert Romberg

Howard Earl Rachofsky Foundation

Lori & Rick Golman

Pam & Ron Rubin

Peachy Rudberg

Susan & Tom Hartin

Melanie & Howard Rubin

The Schultz Family •

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Lisa & Steven Rudner

Sewell Automotive Companies

Hersh Foundation/ Julie & Ken Hersh

Kim & Avie Schonwald

Jackson Walker, LLP

Patsy & Michael Hochman

Michelle & Ron Schwartz

The Weitzman Group / Donna & Herb Weitzman William & Sylvia Zale Foundation

$5,000-$9,999 Anonymous

Charitable Foundation

Jeri Lyn & Jeff Sebert

IMA, Inc.

Lisa Simmons

IMA Foundation

Betty & Eric Spomer

Joe Funk Construction Engineers, Inc.

Julie Stafford

Fannie & Stephen Kahn

Karla & Larry Steinberg

Charitable Foundation

Tito's Handmade Vodka

Michael Kaufman & Durward Watson

Toubin & Utay Families •

Kerri & Rick Lacher •

Irina & Tony Vaserfirer

Fran & Mark Berg

Marsha Lev •

Helen & Shami Waldman

Lisa & Steven Block

Anita & Don Levene •

Jolene & Harv Weisblat •

Kirschner-Bookatz Family Foundation /

Susie & Joel Litman

Bonnie & Jeff Whitman

Alisa & Jason Makler

Donna & Mike Winemiller

Cigna Civic Affairs

Weezie & Mark Margolis

Ethel Silvergold Zale •

CD Wealth Management/

Barbara & Clive Miskin

Edward and Wilhelmina Ackerman Philanthropic Fund

Denise & Bart Bookatz •

Barbi & Scott Cohen

Meyers & Caplan Families

$3,600-$4,999

Lori & Michael Cohen •

North Dallas Bank & Trust

Carol & Steve Aaron •

Shazell & Jim Dunn

Ann & Mike Ochstein

Fonda & Jay Arbetter

Mireille & Barry Emmett

Oncor

Brent Babow

The Fasken Foundation

Stanley Peskind

Dorothy K. & Harry Boris

Julie & David Fields

Jody & Mel Platt

Lisa & Randy Fleisher

Orangestar Properties /

The Florence Foundation Linda & Dave Garner

Nicole & Jay Post Raelaine & Paul Radnitz

Memorial Endowment Fund Michael Braun Mary & Kent Brown Susie & Joel Carp

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SOCIETY OF LIFE $3,600-$4,999 (cont.) Susan & Richard Frapart

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Bliss Speech & Hearing Service/ Brenda & Ron Bliss

Rhoda & Eugene Frenkel Lynn & Gil Friedlander

Sandy Funk

Renee Blustein

Frannie & Robert Gardner

Julie & Sander Gothard •

Carol & Charles Boa

Cheryl & Paul Gardner

Terri & Alan Greenspan

Sheryl & Gordon Bogen

Patricia Gaspar

Maya & Robert Gross

Ruth & Andrew Bramley

Lisa & David Genecov •

Stephanie & Michael Hirsh

Susan Strauss Breen

Marion & Bennett Glazer

Moshe Itzhakov

Mary Lee & Michael Broder

Cathy & Craig Glick

Cher & David Jacobs

Candy & Ike Brown

Laurie & Dan Goetz •

Judy & Harold Kaye

Ralph I. Bubis

Rita Sue & Alan Gold

Brett & Lester Levy

Larry Burk

Lisa & Neil Goldberg

Betty & Jay Lorch

Ms. Nicole Caldwell

Sharon & Eric Goldberg

Marsh & McLennan Agency

Ellen & Jeffrey Cohen

Roslyn & Gordon Goldstein

Ruthy & Steve Rosenberg •

Cheryl & Randy Colen

Pauline Graivier

Beverly & Cary Rossel

Mark Daniels

Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld •

Donna & Byron Rubin

Amy & Jeffrey Doar

Cheryl & Andy Halpern

Pam & Mike Saks

Sandy & Howard Donsky

Zelda Hantz

Pat Shaughnessy

Cristina & Jim Doyle

Greta & Howard Herskowitz

Renee Stanley •

Ricki & Randy Ebner

Marcy C. Helfand & Robert Book

Rose & Alan Taper

Madelyn & Jared Eisenberg

Kathy & Tom Higier

Temple Emanu-El

Allison Elko

Ynette & Jim Hogue •

Miriam Vernon

Ragen & Roy Elterman

Marcia & Norman Hoppenstein

Laura & Ben Weinstein •

Dia & Barry Epstein

Hunt Consolidated, Inc.

Faith Presbyterian Hospice

Jan & Jack Introligator

$1,800-$3,599

Laura & Roy Fleischmann

J Wiley Designs

Anonymous

Martha & Michael Fleisher

Joan Sandfield Jackson

Lisa Beckerman

Ann J. Folz

Jalsa Foods

Liz & Steve Berger

Judy & Ron Foxman

Molly Jester

Eileen & Stanley Franklin

Gary Kahn


Barbara Kaplan

Pioneer Bank

Cindy & Stuart Spechler

Betsy & Mark Kleinman

Pam & Steven Pluss

Meri-Kay Star

Linda & Matthew Kochan

Reesa & Ken Portnoy

Phyllis & Ron Steinhart

Beth & Larry Konig

Debbie & Alan Postel

Monica & Jeff Susman

Janine & Charles Pulman

Donna & Wayne Swafford

$1,800-$3,599 (cont.)

Barbara & David Radunsky •

Daphne & David Sydney

Karen & Mickey Kurzman

Nancy & Joel Roffman •

Joanne & Charles Teichman

Roberta & Bob Lazarus

Carol & Allan Rosen

Ruth & David Tobin

Rachel & Isaac Leventon

Talia & Elie Rosenberg

Gina & Alan Tolmas

Carol J. Levy

Debbi & Barry Rothschild

Nancy Ungerman

Ruth Levy •

Marilyn & Stan Rothstein •

Urban Paws / Laurel Levin

Derek Lewis

Royal Wine Corporation

Sandra & David Veeder

Malia & David Litman

Staci & Paul Rubin •

Village Health Partners

Lisa Lowey

Elaine & Morris Rutchik

Joan D. Vogt

Becky & Jeff Mallace

Ike & Fannie Sablosky Foundation

Jackie & Steve Waldman

Staci & Jeff Mankoff

Robin Sachs

Tina & Richard Wasserman •

Lauren & Seth Margolies

Margareth Sanchez

Helga & Gerardo Weinstein

The Ann & Fred Margolin Foundation

Celia Saunders

Andrea & Loren Weinstein

Jennifer Massey

Debbie & Sid Scheinberg

Hilarie & Peter Weinstock

Harriet Mellow

Jill & George Schilp

Sheryl & Stuart Wernick

Doris Meyers

Cristie & Rodney Schlosser •

Gay Deutsch Winter

Jan Fite Miller

Cynthia Schneidler

Linda Wisch-Davidsohn

Jana & Bob Milstein

Marilyn Schnitzer

Lois Wolf

Shirley Morris

Celia & Larry Schoenbrun •

Gerald Zahler

Cindy & Irv Munn

Barbara Schwarz

Lisa & Mark Zale

Nancy Lieberman Charities

Ricki & Gabe Shapiro

Joyce & Paul Zopolsky

Lynda & Gordon Newman

Ellen & Douglas Sheena

Karen & Mike Zucker

Julie & Robbie Ondrusek

Debbie & Randy Shulkin

Jay Oppenheimer

Judith Shure

Elaine & Trevor Pearlman

Michelle & Andrew Silver

Leslie & Steven Peskind

Sally Pian & Ira Silverman

Carol & Harold Pinker •

Rebecca & Neal Sklaver

z”l of blessed memory • Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation NOTE: Does not include in-kind donations

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FINANCIALS AUGUST 1, 2019 TO JULY 31, 2020 Revenue $ % JFGD Allocation 884,074 11% United Way 483,000 6% Contributions 2,090,416 26% Events (Net of Expenses) 150,473 2% Service Fees 679,051 8% The Resale Shop 458,662 6% Grants 3,072,982 38% Other 314,611 4% Total 8,133,269 100% Expenses Amount % Counseling/Mental Health 3,997,480 49% Older Adults 787,412 10% Food Pantry 336,034 4% Career & Financial 417,502 5% The Resale Shop 493,084 6% Volunteer Services 90,984 1% Management/Gen/Fundraising 1,955,399 24% Total 8,077,895 100% 33


‘19-’20 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Michael Kaufman, President Julie Liberman, President-Elect Eric Goldberg, Vice President Julie Gothard, Vice President Clive Miskin, Vice President Gilian Baron, Treasurer Weezie Margolis, Secretary LIFETIME TRUSTEES Linda Garner Ethel Silvergold Zale IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTS Randy Colen Cheryl Halpern Cara Mendelsohn

BOARD MEMBERS Steven Berger Brenda Bliss Dabney Carlson Kim Chapman Sandy Donsky Allison Elko Cory Feldman Mike Friedman Rick Golman Christopher Green Robert Gross, MD David M. Jacobs Gary Kahn

Beth Konig Kathryn Koshkin Diane Laner Sue Mintz Laurie Platt Melanie Rubin Staci Rubin Betty Spomer Lindsay Stengle Jay Szor Lydia Varela Laura Weinstein

AGENCY LEADERSHIP Administration

Cathy Barker, Chief Executive Officer Deizel Sarte, Chief Operations Officer Steve Brown, Chief Financial Officer

Programs & Services

Lorraine Friedman, JD, Director, Special Needs Partnership Janelle Gibson, LCSW, Director, Family Violence Intervention Services Ariela Goldstein, LCSW, Director, Clinical Services Robin Raxlin-Gormley, Director, Food Pantry Services Allison Harding, Director, Career and Financial Services Ruth Josenhans, LPC, Director, PLAN @ 1121 Rock Clubhouse Debi Weiner, ACSW, LCSW, Director, Older Adult Services

Development, Marketing & Community Engagement

Jamie Denison, Marketing Manager Leah Guskin, Director, Marketing & Communication Kristen Jackson, Community Engagement Manager

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THE JFS FAMILY Listing is reflecting staff between August 2019-July 2020

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Cathy Barker, MS CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Deizel Sarte, BSN, MAS, FACHE, CPHQ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Steven Brown, CPA CLINICAL SERVICES Alita Andrews, LPC, MPH, Clinician Emily Angus, PhD., LPC, NCC, RPT, Clinician Gustavo Barcenas, MS, LPC-I, Clinician, Jubilee Park Beth Broodo, LPC, RYT, Clinician, Cancer Support Victoria Coronado, LMFTA, Clinician Jeff Courtman, LPC, Clinician Terah Culp, LPC, Clinician Rachel Dimont, LMSW, Clinician Cristin Dooley, PhD, Psychologist Liz Ener, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT, Clinician Karen Farr, PsyD, Clinician Rabbi Mike Friedman, LPC-I, Clinician Janelle Gibson, LCSW, Director, Family Violence Services Ariela Goldstein, LCSW, Director, Clinical Services Nancy Hall, MA, LPC, NCC, Clinician Janet Henson, LCDC, LPCI, Addictions Counselor Michael Ligocki, PhD, Clinician Simone Martens, MS, LPC-I, Clinician, Roseland Cristopher May, LPC-I, Clinician Carey Nottingham, MS, LPC, Clinician/Intake Coordinator Kathy Reilly, LCSW, Clinician Jeannette Sanchez, MS, NCC, LPC Clinician, Roseland Rennie Silverman, LCSW, Clinician Jamie Smith, PsyD, Psychodiagnostic Clinician Karen Stark, LPC, Clinician Bonny Stewart, MEd, PsyD, RPT, Clinician Jeffrey Tepper, LCSW, Clinician Pamela Vasquez, MS, LPC, Clinician Josh Wolkin, MS, LPC, Clinician Kirsten Woods, LPC, NCC, LCDC Intern, Clinician LaShonda Wooten, PhD, Clinician Shareen Wornson, MA, LPC-S, Clinician

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PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTANTS Luke Peris, MD • Ameena Isa, MD

CAREER & FINANCIAL SERVICES Diane Blumin, Financial Coach Allison Harding, Director of Career & Financial Services Jason Hopper, Employment Counselor Mitch Jacobs, MEd, NCC, LPC, Employment Counselor Phillip Konecki, Employment Counselor/Trainer Kristin Lobenstein, MBA, CPC, Financial Coach Kennedy Thayer, Financial Coach FOOD PANTRY & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Maria Chavez, Case Manager Berwyn Lee, Donations Associate Robin Raxlin-Gormley, Director of Food Pantry & Emergency Assistance Marilynn Wohlstadter, Food Sourcing Coordinator CHAPLAINCY Rabbi Howard Wolk, Community Chaplain OLDER ADULT SERVICES Harriet Cohen, PhD, LCSW, Clinical Gerontologist Don Dillard, LCSW, Clinical Gerontologist June Fulton, LCSW, Clinical Gerontologist Abby Goodman, LMSW, Clinical Gerontologist Deborah Leibensberger, ACSW, LCSW, Clinical Gerontologist Valda McClain, MA, Case Manager Yaffa Podbilewicz-Schuller, PhD, Clinical Psychologist Debi Weiner, ACSW, LCSW, Director, Older Adult Services SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES Sheryl Ambers, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist Andy Blum, LCSW, School Counselor Heather Behr, School Counselor Aleta Creech, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist Lorraine Friedman, JD, Director, Special Needs Partnership Tova Reifman, School Interventionist Elisa Tolkov, OTR, Occupational Therapist Lori Sasson, MEd, School Interventionist Adina Wachsman, MEd, Special Needs School/Family Liaison


ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Sharday Anderson, Receptionist Elijah Dierking, Administrative Assistant Sonia Gutierrez, Receptionist Ellyn Golub, Office Manager Marlene Mickish, SPHR, Human Resource Generalist Jose Perez, Medical Billing Specialist Kathleen Prial, QAUR Coordinator Britton Williams, MA Operations Specialist/Board Liaison EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (2020) Alene Boozer Deanna Brown Angelina Chavez Pauline Jemison Noah Lathrop Kelsey Lenihan Naomi Loemlin Angelica Padilla Samantha Perry Jordan Nottingham Christopher Walters ACCOUNTING SERVICES Song Han, MBA, Controller Aprili Hinckson, Staff Accountant Stephenson Mattathu, EHAP Accounting Cristina Rivas, Accounting Clerk DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING, & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Liz Bracken, Volunteer Coordinator Jake Cook, Grants Manager Jamie Denison, Marketing Manager Leah Guskin, Director of Marketing and Communication Kristen Jackson, Community Engagement Manager Caryn Peiser, Priya Program Coordinator Cheryl Scaglione, Development Manager Judy Schecter, Director of Development Lyz Worlein, KHDM & Volunteer Coordinator PLAN CLUBHOUSE Geneva Barr, Staff Generalist Ruth Josenhans, LPC, Director of PLAN Clubhouse Paige Falco, Staff Generalist Daniel Mosher, Staff Generalist

TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES, CALL THE JFS INTAKE LINE (972) 437-9950 X340 OR EMAIL INFO@JFSDALLAS.ORG QUICK REFERENCE FOR WHO TO CONTACT IN 2020-2021: JFS FOUNDATION OR MAJOR GIFTS Cathy Barker, Chief Executive Officer cbarker@jfsdallas.org 469.206.1645 EVENTS, PARTNERSHIPS, DONATIONS OR GRANTS Leah Guskin, Senior Director of Philanthropy & Community Relations lguskin@jfsdallas.org 469.206.1690 VOLUNTEERING Kristen Jackson, Director of Volunteer Engagement kjackson@jfsdallas.org 972.994.0502

THE RESALE SHOP Laurie McCarty, Store Manager Dawn Leobold, Assistant Manager Richard Ashton • Nancy Castillo • Felicia Jones Lauren Kirk • Consuelo Redus • Jim Rotunda • Corey Rudolph • Paul Smith • Sharon Ware • Caroline Whately Regina Wilson

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JFS FOUNDATION Established in 2012, The JFS Foundation supports the long-term viability of the mental health and social services of Jewish Family Service through planned giving and endowments. It allows thoughtful, generous people to make a lasting difference in our community for generations by ensuring the availability of JFS’ high-quality, accredited services for any child, teen, adult, or older adult in need. Establishing a fund or endowment to the Foundation is an investment in the long-term success and viability of the programs and services of JFS. While a yearly contribution to JFS makes an important, direct, and immediate impact, a Foundation fund helps secure the future of JFS services for our community.

If you are interested in learning more about planned giving including estate gifts, charitable gift annuities, trusts, and more please contact Cathy Barker, Chief Executive Officer at 469.206.1645 or cbarker@jfsdallas.org.

ROBIN SACHS

Three reasons why I set up a fund at the JFS Foundation The Agency I am deeply committed to the work of the agency. Through years of volunteering, I became keenly aware of the outcomes and stories of individuals whose lives have been impacted and improved by the services at JFS.

L’Dor V’Dor The experience of caring for my mom, of blessed memory, over the past several years opened my eyes to the overwhelming financial, physical, and emotional needs of caring for the elderly. As a result, my husband Bob and I decided to designate the Sachs-Farkas Family Fund specifically to benefit services for the elderly. My mom was very fortunate to be able to afford a wonderful support system. Other families may not be so lucky. My Tikkun Olam hope in designating this fund is that JFS will always be This is my heritage, my inherited value system. The able to provide to other families and caregivers the kind mission of JFS speaks directly to repairing the world - of critical services that I needed for my mom. one family and individual at a time. Creating my fund at the JFS Foundation ensures that my legacy will I invite you to consider setting up a fund at JFS to continue to repair the world after I’m gone. I hope that ensure that more than 150 services provided by JFS it sets an example for others. today remain available for our children, their children, and many generations to come. 37


JFS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

Irv Munn, President Robert Gross, Vice President Larry Kohn, Secretary/Treasurer Joel Litman, Immediate Past President

BOARD MEMBERS Ron Foxman Linda Garner Eric Goldberg Jeff Kerstine

Raelaine Radnitz William N. Roth Sally Wolfish

THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT FUNDHOLDERS* The S. Blumberg Endowment Fund for General Operations The Fagelman Birk Fund for Clinical Services, Psychotherapy The Mark & Cathy Cohen Family -Ntelicor Fund for General Operations The Charles B. & Helen R. Feldman Food Pantry Fund The Michael J. Fleisher Endowment Fund for General Operations The Dr. Perry & Harriet Gross Fund for General Operations The Susie & Joel Litman Fund for Supportive Services for Older Adults and Their Families The Lois & William Mexic Endowment Fund for Career and Employment Services The Barbara & Clive Miskin Fund in Memory of Jack Baron The Morchower Family Philanthropic Endowment Fund for Children and Adolescents in Crisis

The Priya Jewish Reproduction Fund Andrée G. & Sidney S. Rosenblum Family Fund for General Operations The William & Heddy Roth Fund for General Operations The Peachy & Morton Rudberg Fund for General Operations The Sachs-Farkas Fund for Services to the Elderly The Barbara Schwarz Fund for General Operations The Star Endowment Fund for Children’s Mental Health The Synar Fund for Clinical Services The Charlotte Webberman & Family Endowment Fund for Older Adult Services The Leon Weingarten/Joseph Webberman Fund for Children with Special Needs The Weisbrod JFS Designated Fund The Bea Weisbrod Family Endowment for General Operations

The Cindy & Irv Munn Fund for General Operations

The Lawrence M. and Sally B. Wolfish for General Support

The Pinker Family Fund for Healthy Safe Families

The Ethel Zale Fund for Food Pantry

The Gerald & Helaine Ray Fund for Services to Veterans and Their Family

Learn more at www.jfsdallasfoundation.org

*As of July 2020

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2020 Unsung Heros When stay-at-home orders went into effect, Laurie McCarty, The Resale Shop Store Manager, and Dawn Leobold, the Assistant Manager, temporarily closed the store. Soon after, they volunteered to help with administrative tasks and in the Food Pantry as we prepared to open our drive-thru distribution. The hours they also spent purging and organizing agency files put us months ahead of schedule for our year-long project, and they did it all with a can-do, positive attitude. They balanced providing support at JFS, managing re-opening plans, and operations at the store. We simply could not have gotten through the last six months without them.

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When you give to the Resale Shop, we can do great things. Donations from the general community are sold at The Resale Shop to provide unrestricted operating support to JFS. Last year, with your support, we brought in a total of $458,662 in sales. These funds go a long way in providing financial assistance and more to our most vulnerable clients.

Vouchers for Clients Did you know that we don’t only sell the items that are donated to the agency? We also provide clients with vouchers when they are in need of emergency assistance due to a family violence situation, to obtain work clothes to help get a job, or in need of items to start a new home. JFS clinicians and caseworkers offer these vouchers to eligible clients.

Get Involved The Resale Shop is always looking for new volunteers to help sort and tag items at the store in Richardson. If interested, visit jfsdallas.volunteerhub.com. As a result of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, we have had significantly less traffic in our store. Please help us spread the word to check out the one-of-a-kind finds here so we can continue to impact the lives of those we serve. Learn more at jfsdallas.org/resale 40


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