WOMAN to WOMAN
Luncheon Benefiting Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas
DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOK | FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is proud of our partnership and support of Jewish Family Service for its impactful contributions to our community.
jewishdallas.org
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CON T E NT S Welcome……………………………...………..…………………………………............…………..4 Event Leadership…..……………………….......................………………………….................5 Video Thank You ......……………….....……….....…………………............…........................6 Program......……………….....……….....…………………............…......................................7 L’Dor V’Dor Society…..……………………….......................……………………....................8 Society of Life Supporters ………………………………......…………............….…...........9-11 Board of Directors ...............…………………......…………………………………................12 JFS in the Community……......……….………….....………………………………..................13 Tributes & Ads.......…………….....……....…..............……………..........................…...14-20 JFS Family…….............…………………………………………...........…….............…..........21 Jewish Family Service Foundation…………………………………...……...…........……....22-23 PLAN & PLAN Clubhouse ..............................................................................................24 Volunteer Opportunities……………………………….....…......…………….............…….....25 COVID-19 Response.....……………………………………….........…….............…...........26-27
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WELCOME Dear Friends of Jewish Family Service, Thank you for making time to support JFS Dallas today, even though we’re connecting with each other safely from our homes due to the pandemic. Like you, we were looking forward to being together, in person, to celebrate and support JFS Dallas’ impact and the professional, effective and affordable services provided to over 14,000 people in need each year. But this is April 2020, and participating virtually is the next best thing. Our heartfelt thanks are given 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; even more-so after we made the decision to go completely virtual! We could not have accomplished this without you. While the immediate future is uncertain, the need for our services remains clear. For 70 years, JFS Dallas has been here to help individuals navigate their personal journeys from challenging transitions to self-sufficiency and recovery. And now, that journey may be a lot longer for some in the coming weeks and months. JFS Dallas continues to meet the evolving needs of the community with comprehensive resources for all ages and incomes. This includes play therapy for children; counseling for at-risk teens; individual, marital and family therapy; family violence intervention; employment and financial coaching; emergency assistance; food pantry access; and older adult services. Our fee scale can slide to $0 when needed and our ability to provide comprehensive and confidential services makes us inclusive and accessible to the greater 4
Dallas community. JFS Dallas’ National Accreditation by the Council on Accreditation and successful service outcomes both underscore the quality of our effective coordinated care. We also continue to maintain a 4-Star Charity Navigator rating, an honor that places JFS Dallas among the top four percent of nonprofits nationally. When you support JFS Dallas you know you’re supporting a credible, responsible organization. The funds raised today are critical to sustaining our life-changing services. For those just getting to know us and what we do, we encourage you to learn more about our services and how you can make a difference by visiting our website at www.jfsdallas.org or by contacting us at (972) 437-9950. So, while we celebrate our shared impact, there is so much each of us can do to connect in today’s uncertain times, including reaching out to our older adult friends and family, our neighbors who live alone, and those who have little or no support system upon which to rely. Like each of you, we at JFS Dallas will continue to show kindness, compassion, and act on our greatest instincts to give to others. We remain an open door to all in need, and can continue to do that only with your help. Thank you again for your generosity, and for being part of our JFS family.
Cathy Barker, Chief Executive Officer
Michael Kaufman, President, Board of Directors
EV E N T L E AD E R S H I P LUNCHEON CO-CHAIRS
Julie Gothard • Nicole Post • Melanie Rubin
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
Linda Garner • Ethel Silvergold Zale
It has been our honor to serve as chairs for the 2020 Woman to Woman Luncheon. We appreciate the professional staff for their invaluable guidance and dedicated work. We are thankful for our iconic honorary co-chairs, Linda Garner and Ethel Zale, and our tireless volunteers who remained flexible and helpful. We sincerely appreciate the significant services that Jewish Family Service provides to our community. JFS has promptly responded to the spiraling needs during this unprecedented time. We are grateful for the agency, for its leadership, and for all the community support. With gratitude,
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THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO APPEARED IN OUR FIRST EVER AGENCY "HOME VIDEO" As we continue to abide by stay-at-home orders to stop the spread of COVID-19
Linda Garner, JFS Lifetime Trustee
Julie Gothard, Event Co-Chair/ Board Vice President
Ethel Silvergold Zale, JFS Lifetime Trustee Michael Kaufman, Board President Debi Weiner, Director of Older Adult Services
Julie Liberman, Board President-Elect Chris Lawrence, WFAA News Anchor
Dale Hansen, WFAA Sports Anchor Beth Konig, Board Member Nicole Post, Event Co-Chair 6
Cheryl Halpern, Past Board President
Iliza Shlesinger, Comedian
Gilian Baron, Board Treasurer
Diane Laner, Board Member
Cynthia Izaguirre, WFAA News Anchor
Marc Istook, WFAA News Anchor
Cara Mendelsohn, Dallas City Council/ Past Board President Kimberly Ross, Past Event Co-Chair
Joe Trahan, WFAA Sports Anchor Staci Rubin, Board Member Betty Spomer, Board Member
Pete Delkus, WFAA Weatherman
Steven Berger, Board Member
Eric Goldberg, Board Vice President Weezie Margolis, Board Secretary
Randy Colen, Past Board President Clive Miskin, Board Vice President Sue Mintz, Board Member
Melanie Rubin, Event Co-Chair/ Board Member In order of video appearance
DI G I TAL P R O GR AM
WELCOME Co-Chairs Julie Gothard, Nicole Post, and Melanie Rubin Cantor Vicky Glikin, Temple Emanu-El
LUNCH AT HOME JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE VIDEO PRESENTATION CALL TO ACTION Cathy Barker, Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Family Service D.J. & Les Weisbrod
RAFFLE DRAWING & CONCLUSION
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L’Dor V’Dor Society This society recognizes those who generously support both the JFS Foundation and Jewish Family Service annually at $1,800+.
Maya & Robert Gross Barbara & Clive Miskin Cindy & Irv Munn Raelanie & Paul Radnitz Nancy & Joel Roffman Peachy Rudberg Barbara Schwarz D.J. & Les Weisbrod To learn more about the L’Dor V’Dor Society, please reach out to the Development Office at 972.663.5535
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S O CIET Y O F L I F E S UP P O RT E R S THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 GENEROUS SUPPORTERS AS OF APRIL 17, 2020
Fichtenbaum Foundation Michelle & Marshall Funk • Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Incarnation Place, Inc. Leslie & David Katz • Kate Sidran Family Foundation The Rees-Jones Foundation Ann & Nate Levine United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Dolores Neustadt/Susan Schwartz D.J. & Les Weisbrod • ORIX Foundation M.B. and Edna Zale Foundation Barbara & Stan Rabin Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation Wells Fargo Private Bank $100,000+
$50,000 - $99,999
$18,000 - $24,999
Diane & David Birk Communities Foundation of Texas The Dallas Foundation -- AWARE David & Gusta Rosenberg Family Foundation Jewish Federations of North America Leland Fikes Foundation The Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation The Meadows Foundation
Janet & Jack Baum Dabney & Richard Carlson Kari & David Goldberg Leo & Rhea Fay Fruhman Foundation/ Beverly & Joe Goldman Ann Kahn/ Kahn Mechanical Contractors Margot Rosenberg Pulitzer Foundation/Ann Rosenberg • Sam Roosth Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
$10,000 - $17,999
Anonymous Sylvan T. Baer Fund Bank of America Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust Brenda & John Carver Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Paddy & Barry Epstein •
Gilian & Steve Baron Linda & Steve Blasnik • Hillcrest Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee Kimberly & Jeff Chapman CHRISTUS Health Dekelboum Family Foundation, Inc./ Gail Hartstein Berta Goetz •
Jackson Walker, LLP Ruth Lurie Sandy Nachman • Arlene & Louis Navias Jane & Tom O’Toole Howard Earl Rachofsky Foundation Jaynie Schultz & Ronald Romaner The Rubin Family Foundation/ Julie & Jay Liberman Peachy Rudberg Sewell Automotive Roy & Esther Barzune Stein Endowment Fund Donna & Herb Weitzman $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman Philanthropic Fund Lisa & Steven Block CD Wealth Management/ Barbi & Scott Cohen Lori & Michael Cohen • Cigna Civic Affairs Shazell & James Dunn Mireille & Barry Emmett Julie & David Fields The Florence Foundation Linda & Dave Garner Andrew Gellman Beth & Jim Gold Sherry & Ken Goldberg • The Goldstein Family Lori & Rick Golman
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S O CIET Y O F L I F E S UP P O RT E R S Shirley K. Haspel Haynes and Boone, LLP Hersh Foundation/ Julie & Ken Hersh Patsy and Michael Hochman Charitable Foundation IMA Foundation IMA, Inc. Marsha Lev • Anita & Don Levene • Susie & Joel Litman Alisa & Jason Makler Manana Management Co./ Carlos Lopez Weezie & Mark Margolis Meyers & Caplan Families Barbara & Clive Miskin North Dallas Bank & Trust Ann & Michael Ochstein Janet & Ed Ostrovitz Stanley Peskind Laurie & Todd Platt Hannah Kay & Harlan Pollock Orangestar Properties/ Nicole & Jay Post Raelaine & Paul Radnitz RBC Foundation - USA Jane Reece Melanie & Howard Rubin Lisa & Steve Rudner Michelle & Ron Schwartz Jeri Lyn & Jeff Sebert Betty & Eric Spomer Julie Stafford Karla & Larry Steinberg Tito’s Handmade Vodka Toubin & Utay Families • 10
Bonnie & Jeff Whitman Ethel Silvergold Zale • $3,600 - $4,999 Dorothy K. & Harry Boris Memorial Endowment Fund Mary & Kent Brown Susie & Joel Carp Susan & Richard Frapart Julie & Sander Gothard • The Guzick Family Moshe Itzhakov Cher & David Jacobs Michael Kaufman & Durward Watson Judy & Harold Kaye Brett & Lester Levy Betty & Jay Lorch Oncor Ruthy & Steve Rosenberg • Donna & Byron Rubin Pam & Mike Saks Irina & Tony Vaserfirer Miriam Vernon Laura & Ben Weinstein • $1,800 - $3,599 Anonymous Carol & Steve Aaron • Dawn & Todd Aaron Fonda & Jay Arbetter Lisa Beckerman Liz & Steve Berger Bliss Speech & Hearing Service Renee Blustein
Carol & Charles Boa Sheryl & Gordon Bogen Michael Braun Susan Strauss Breen Mary Lee & Michael Broder Cynthia Schneidler & Jim Brodsky Candy & Ike Brown Ralph Bubis Larry Burk Cheryl & Randy Colen Mark Daniels Sandy & Howard Donsky Cristina & Jim Doyle Allison Elko Ragen & Roy Elterman Dia & Barry Epstein Faith Presbyterian Hospice Laura & Roy Fleischman Martha & Michael Fleisher Ann Folz Judy & Ron Foxman Rhoda & Eugene Frenkel Frannie & Robert Gardner Patricia Gaspar Lisa & David Genecov Cathy & Craig Glick Laurie & Dan Goetz • Lisa & Neil Goldberg Sharon & Eric Goldberg Roslyn & Gordon Goldstein Pauline Graivier Terri Train & Alan Greenspan Maya & Robert Gross Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld • Cheryl & Andy Halpern Zelda Hantz Marcy C. Helfand & Robert Book
S O CIET Y O F L I F E S UP P O RT E R S Greta & Howard Herskowitz Kathy & Tom Higier Stephanie & Mike Hirsh Ynette & James Hogue Marcia & Norman Hoppenstein Hunt Consolidated Inc. Jan & Jack Introligator Joan Jackson Molly Jester Gary Kahn Kirschner-Bookatz Family Foundation • Matthew Kochan Beth & Larry Konig Karen & Mickey Kurzman Kerri & Rick Lacher Roberta & Bob Lazarus Rachel & Isaac Leventon Laurel Levin Ruth S. Levy • Lisa & Steve Lieberman Malia & David Litman Lisa Lowey Becky & Jeff Mallace Staci & Jeff Mankoff Lauren & Seth Margolies The Ann & Fred Margolin Foundation Marsh & McLennan Agency Jennifer Massey Doris Meyers Jan Fite Miller Jana & Bob Milstein Cindy & Irv Munn Nancy Lieberman Charities Lynda & Gordon Newman Julie & Robbie Ondrusek
Jay Oppenheimer Elaine & Trevor Pearlman Leslie & Steven Peskind Pian Silverman Family Foundation Carol & Harold Pinker Pioneer Bank Jody & Mel Platt Pam & Steven Pluss Reesa & Ken Portnoy Janine & Charles Pulman Barbara & David Radunsky • Ruth Robinson Nancy & Joel Roffman Carol & Allan Rosen Talia & Elie Rosenberg Kimberly & Jon Ross Beverly & Cary Rossel Debbi K. Levy & Barry Rothschild Marilyn & Stan Rothstein • Royal Wine Corp. Staci & Paul Rubin • Elaine & Morris Rutchik Ike & Fannie Sablosky Foundation Robin Sachs Margareth Sanchez Celia Saunders Debbie & Sid Scheinberg Cristie & Rodney Schlosser Marilyn Schnitzer Celia & Larry Schoenbrun Barbara Schwarz Ricki & Gabe Shapiro Pat Shaughnessy Ellen & Douglas Sheena Sally & Ira Silverman Rebecca & Neal Sklaver Cindy & Stuart Spechler
Renee Stanley Meri-Kay Star Donna & Harvey Wayne Swafford Daphne & David Sydney Rose & Alan Taper Joanne & Charles Teichman Temple Emanu-El Ruth & David Tobin Urban Paws Sandra & David Veeder Village Health Partners Jackie & Steve Waldman Tina & Richard Wasserman • Andrea & Loren Weinstein Helga & Gerardo Weinstein Hilarie & Peter Weinstock Jolene & Harv Weisblat • J. Wiley Designs Gay Deutsch Winter Linda Wisch-Davidsohn Lois Wolf Gerald Zahler Joyce & Paul Zopolsky • Fund of Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Levels are determined by the cumulative amount given within our fiscal year (August 1 - July 31) directly to JFS. NOTE: Does not include in-kind donations.
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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 MEMBERS Steven Berger Brenda Bliss Dabney Carlson Kim Chapman Sandy Donsky Madelyn Eisenberg Allison Elko Cory Feldman Mike Friedman Beverly Goldman Christopher Green Robert Gross, MD David M. Jacobs Gary Kahn Beth Konig Kathryn Koshkin Diane Laner Seth Margolies Sue Mintz Melanie Rubin Staci Rubin
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Betty Spomer Lindsay Stengle Jay Szor Lydia Varela Laura Weinstein LIFETIME TRUSTEES Linda Garner Ethel Zale IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Randy Colen PAST PRESIDENTS Sig Badt* Todd Chanon Carolyn Clark* Kyra Effren Gail Gilbert Perry Gross, MD* Cheryl Halpern Howard Herskowitz Harold Hoffman* Henry Jacobus, Jr.* Hanna Lambert Joel Litman Martin Litwin* Sol Lurie, MD* Cara Mendelsohn Scott Miller Lynda Newman, PhD
Harlan Pollock, MD Stanley Rabin Julius Raden* Mitchell Rasansky Leon Joseph Rosenberg, PhD* Jay Rosenfeld William N. Roth Shirley Rovinsky Robin Sachs Morton Sanger* Fanniex Schaenen* Henry Schlinger* Bud Silverberg Rena Silverberg Beverly Tobian Edwin Tobolowsky* Les Weisbrod Orien Woolf*
* of blessed memory
IN T HE C O M M UNI T Y ACCOLADES 2019 • Received a 7th consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, indicating that the agency outperforms most other charities in America. (Only 6% of all charities evaluated nationally have achieved this distinction.) • Opening of Roseland Park Therapy Center at Roseland Communities • Received grant from Jewish Federation of North America for a focused Holocaust Survivor Services • CEO, Cathy Barker, was nominated for 2020 Junior League of Collin County Women of Influence Award 2018 • "PLAN @ 1121 Rock” became first accredited Clubhouse in Dallas through Clubhouse International • Nonprofit of the Year, Junior League of Collin County 2017 • Recognized by Dallas Volunteer Organizations Aiding in Disaster - VOAD - for chaplaincy services and emotional support to Hurricane Harvey evacuees in the Dallas shelters • Selected as Community Service Partner, Apartment Association of Greater Dallas 2015 • Recognized by the Centers for Disease Control for providing emotional support service during the Ebola Outbreak • Partner Agency of the Year, North Texas Food Bank 2014 • Outstanding Partnership Award, Network of Community Ministries, Richardson PARTNERSHIPS Aaron Family JCC • Adat Chaverim • Akiba Academy • Alliance for Supportive Housing • Apartment Association of Greater Dallas • BBYO • CHAI, Inc. • Chabad of Plano • City House • City of Plano Congregation Anshai Torah • Congregation Beth Torah • Congregation Ohr HaTorah • Congregation Shaare Tefilla Congregation Shearith Israel • Dallas Area Agency on Aging • Dallas Catholic Charities • Dallas County Juvenile Probation Center • Dallas Hunger Coalition • Dallas Independent School District • Dallas Jewish Community Foundation • Dallas Police Department • Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services Evolution Academy • Faith Presbyterian Hospice • Gateway Church • Hadassah • Holocaust Museum • Incarnation Place • Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas • Jubilee Park Community Center • Kroger • Ladies of Charity • Legacy Senior Communities • Ann & Nate Levine Academy • Market Street • Mesorah High School for Girls • Mrs. Baird’s • NAMI Dallas • National Council of Jewish Women Greater Dallas • Network of Community Ministries, Richardson • North Texas Food Bank • Park Cities Baptist Church • Plano Community Services Department • Plano Independent School District • Prestige Community Credit Union • Rees Jones Foundation • Richland Community College Service Learning Shared Housing Center • Roseland Park • Snap Kitchen • Starbucks • Temple Emanu-El • Temple Shalom • Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans Program • Texas Torah Institute • Texas Workforce Commission Tiferet Israel • Tom Thumb • Torah Day School • Trader Joe’s • URJ Greene Family Camp • United Way of Metropolitan Dallas • University of Texas Dallas • Ursuline Academy • Utopia Food • UT Southwestern • Vickery Meadows Food Pantry • VOAD • Vogel Alcove • Walmart • Windhaven Senior Living • Yachad • Young Men's Service League
If you would like to become a partner of JFS, please contact Cathy Barker, CEO, at 972-437-9950 or cbarker@jfsdallas.org
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Thanks for all JFS is doing in these extraordinary times. Leo & Rhea Fay Fruhman Foundation/ Beverly & Joe Goldman
Please know how much Kari, David, Alexis, Samantha, & Abigail appreciate all that JFS does for the Dallas Community. The Goldberg Family
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The Dabney and Richard Carlson Philanthropy Fund proudly supports Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas and the many ways they serve this community.
JFS always goes the extra mile for those in our community. Right now is no exception. Thank you for once again doing so much for so many. Paddy and Barry Epstein 15
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INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE
WITH OUR CLIENTS, EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITIES At ORIX Corporation USA, our commitment to sustainable growth creates a better future. We’re not just investing in businesses, we’re investing in people, communities and a thriving tomorrow because of the strategic decisions we make today. We’ve been taking the long-term view for more than three decades at ORIX USA and we’re proud of the transformational ways our capital and expertise has strengthened countless businesses. We also look beyond business investments to ensure a sustainable future that includes strong communities and the environment. Investing for the future is a mindset. And ORIX USA is honored to bring that future into focus for our stakeholders.
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J WILEY DESIGNS IS PROUD TO SUPPORT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE.
JENIFER WILEY
972. 330.4 4 80 | J W ILEY DESIGNS.COM
Our Thanks to Tiff's Treats Dallas for helping us show our appreciation for generous $10,000+ supporters safely at a distance. 20
O U R J F S FAM I LY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Cathy Barker
CHAPLAINCY Rabbi Howard Wolk, Chaplain
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Deizel Sarte
OLDER ADULT SERVICES Debi Weiner, ACSW, LCSW, Director of Services to Older Adults 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 Yaffa Podbilewicz-Schuller, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Steven Brown CLINICAL SERVICES Ariela Goldstein, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services Gustavo Barcenas, MS, LPC-I, Clinician Beth Broodo, LPC, RYT, Cancer Support Coordinator Victoria Coronado, LMFTA, Clinician Jeff Courtman, LPC, Clinician Terah Culp, LPC-I, Clinician Don Dillard, LCSW, Clinican Rachel Dimont, LMSW, Clinican Liz Ener, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT, Clinician Karen Farr, Psy.D., Clinician Rabbi Mike Friedman, LPC-I, Clinician Janelle Gibson, LCSW, Director of Family Violence Program Zhwantae Griffin-Maliti, Clinician Nancy Hall, MA, LPC, NCC Clinician Janet Henson, LCDC, LPCI, Addictions Counselor Michael Ligocki, PhD, Clinician Simone Martens, MS, NCC, Clinician Christopher May, Clinician Carey Nottingham, MS, LPC, Intake Coordinator Kathy Reilly, LCSW, Clinician Jeanette Sanchez, Clinician Jamie Smith, PsyD, Psychodiagnostic Clinician Karen Stark, LPC, Clinician Bonny Stewart, M.Ed., Psy.D., RPT, Clinician Jeffrey Tepper, LCSW, Clinician Pamela Vasquez, MS, LPC, Case Manager Josh Wolkin, MS, LPC, Clinician LaShonda Wooten, PhD, Clinician Shareen Wornson, MA, LPC-S, Clinician PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTANTS Luke Peris, MD • Ameena Isa, MD CAREER & FINANCIAL SERVICES Allison Harding, Director of Career & Financial Services Jason Hopper, Career Coach Mitch Jacobs, MEd, NCC, LPC, Employment Counselor Phillip Konecki, Employment Counselor/Trainer Kristen 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 Marilynn Wohlstadter, Food/Donation Coordinator
SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM Sheryl Ambers, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist Andy Blum, LCSW, School Interventionist Heather Behr, School Interventionist Aleta Creech, Speech Language Pathologist Lorraine Friedman, J.D. Director of Special Needs Partnership & Programs Tova Reifman, School Interventionist Elisa Tolkov, OTR, Occupational Therapist Lori Sasson, M.Ed., School Interventionist Rennie Silverman, School Counselor Adina Wachsman, MS.Ed, Special Needs School/Family Liaison ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Sharday Anderson, Receptionist Elijah Dierking, Receptionist Sonia Gutierrez, Receptionist Ellyn Golub, Office Manager Marlene Mickish, SPHR, HR Generalist Jose Perez, Medical Billing Specialist Kathleen Prial, QAUR Coordinator Britton Williams, Operations Specialist ACCOUNTING SERVICES Aprili Hinckson, Entry Level, Staff Accountant Song Han, Controller Cristina Rivas, Accounting Clerk DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING, & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Liz Bracken, Volunteer Coordinator Jake Cook, Development Coordinator 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 Paige Falco, Staff Generalist Alejandro Gudino Gual, Staff Generalist Ruth Josenhans, Director of PLAN Clubhouse Daniel Mosher, Staff Generalist
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Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. 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 in the community.
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 Bill Roth Sally Wolfish
If you are interested in learning more about ways to structure your charitable donations to include estate gifts, charitable gift annuities and trusts, call Judy Schecter at (972) 663-5535 or email jschecter@jfsdallas.org. 22
JEWI S H FA M ILY S E R VI C E F O UND AT I O N Our heartfelt thanks go out to the individuals who have established or contributed to a Jewish Family Service Foundation fund: The S. Blumberg Endowment Fund for General Operations
The Gerald & Helaine Ray Fund for Services to Veterans and Their Family
The Fagelman Birk Fund for Clinical Services, Psychotherapy
AndrĂŠe G. & Sidney S. Rosenblum Family Fund for General Operations
The Mark & Cathy Cohen Family -Ntelicor Fund for General Operations
The William & Heddy Roth Fund for General Operations
The Charles B. & Helen R. Feldman Food Pantry Fund
The Peachy & Morton Rudberg Fund for General Operations
The Michael J. Fleisher Endowment Fund for General Operations
The Sachs-Farkas Fund for Services to the Elderly
Harriet & Perry E. Gross, M.D. 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 Schwarz Fund for General Operations The Meri Kay 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 Barbara & Clive Miskin Family Fund
The Leon Weingarten/Joseph Webberman Fund for Children with Special Needs
The Morchower Family Philanthropic Endowment Fund for Children and Adolescents in Crisis
The Bea Weisbrod Family Endowment for General Operations
The Cindy & Irv Munn Fund for General Operations
The Weisbrod JFS Designated Fund
The Pinker Family Fund for Healthy Safe Families
The Lawrence M. and Sally B. Wolfish Fund for General Support
The Priya Jewish Reproduction Fund
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Services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SMI) and their families. PLAN @1121 Rock is an accredited nonprofit clubhouse operated by men and women with mental illness. Our clubhouse values relationship building and meaningful work. Together, we can learn to regain our productivity, independence, and quality of life. We are working to erase the stigma that may cause isolation. • • • • • • •
Clinical Services Support, Wellness and Recovery Individual Psychotherapy & Family Therapy Case Management & Housing Referrals Money Management Group Classes/PLAN-IT 4Ward Vocational Consulting
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Work-Ordered Day Meaningful Volunteerism Transitional Employment & Vocational Rehab Socialization Educational Goals Fighting the Stigma Partnerships with other Clubhouses
Contact PLAN for more information info@planntx.org or (972) 690-7526 The “Clubhouse Model” is SAMSHA* approved, evidence-based, and internationally acclaimed for providing rehabilitation for those with severe mental illness. There are over 300 “Clubhouses” in the world, accredited through Clubhouse International.
Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas | 5402 Arapaho Rd. Dallas, TX 75248 | (972) 437-9950 | www.planntx.org 22 32 24
* Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, under the US Department of Health and Human Services
V O L U N T EER O P P O RT UNI T I E S JFS had more than 1,600 individuals and families come forward this past year to help us accomplish our work in the community. Regardless of what role they’re filling, every single volunteer plays a critical role in enabling JFS to serve our community. Volunteers are crucial to our efforts, but all opportunities below are on hold while our building is closed due to COVID-19 shelter in place guidelines. FOOD PANTRY Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays to help clients get the food that they need during our distribution hours from 9am to 2pm. On other days of the week, volunteers can help bring more food to our clients by picking up donations from community partners like SNAP Kitchen.
Pantry, hygiene items, diapers, or can openers to be given to clients in the JFS Food Pantry.
JOB SEARCH RESOURCE CENTER Provide clients direct access to numerous job leads and resources by helping in our Job Search Resource Center. As mentors, our volunteers can offer insight and personal knowledge related to the working world.
INCLUSION EXPERIENCE Serve as a facilitator for the interactive curriculum designed by the Special Needs Partnership to simulate the effects of specific disabilities, leading to a discussion about inclusion and empathy.
THE RESALE SHOP Help to sort donations, organize shelves and clothing racks and assist customers at our store. Organizations are also invited to run clothing drives and volunteer for an afternoon of service at the shop. SUPPLY DRIVES Volunteers of all ages can collect needed food items for our Food
FRIENDLY VISITORS A senior in need of companionship is matched with a volunteer who drops in on a regular basis to chat and share special time in or out of the home.
KOSHER HOME DELIVERED MEALS Package and deliver pre-cooked meals to homebound older adults. CLERICAL Assist JFS administratively by assisting with mailings, database management and day-to-day tasks. HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS Volunteers assist JFS in compiling and delivering 650 baskets all over the Metroplex for both Passover
and Rosh Hashanah, bringing holiday greetings to those who could use a reminder of the love and support they have from JFS and the community. SPECIAL EVENTS Plan & staff special events, including Volunteer Appreciation, annual fundraisers, the Kosher Chili-Cook Off, the Dallas Kosher BBQ Championship and more. FOOD PANTRY EXPERIENCE Schedule a Food Pantry Experience for your group. This program involves learning the value of a dollar and simulates living at or below the poverty line. Groups have a discussion about hunger, health, and what kind of foods you can buy with a limited income. CORPORATE GROUPS JFS is happy to host a “Day of Impact” or day of volunteerism for your company working in the Food Pantry, at The Resale Shop, delivering Kosher Home Delivered Meals or assisting with various projects around our agency.
For more information about volunteer opportunities please visit jfsdallas.org/volunteer
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CO V ID-19 R ES P O NS E I N NUMB E R S Between March 18, 2020 - April 18, 2020: JFS Intake has had a 260% increase in number of calls for our services. The number of requests for Financial Assistance has increased by 8x. Kosher Home Delivered Meals provided 899 nutritious meals along with a weeks’ worth of shelf stable groceries to Older Adult clients, an increase of 36% in meal delivery. We've seen a 28% increase in the number of telehealth therapy sessions for existing clients. There has been a 563% increase in engagements on our JFS LinkedIn due to job seekers looking for resources for networking and employment with our Career and Financial Services. We are still moving families escaping domestic violence into available transitional housing and/or referring to shelter partners. 11 recorded free webinars and videos and 16 articles written with professional tips with a wide range of topics for our clients during these uncertain times. 26
CO V I D-19 R ES P O N S E I N S T O R I E S "I'm a 70 year old grandmother who has custody of my two grandchildren. I'm currently home schooling them with the help of one of my neighbors. As you can imagine, it's hasn't been easy. Before the pandemic, we were just settling into how our boundaries and behaviors would be together. Once this all started it felt like our progress came to a screeching halt. There is stress in the house and fear of the unknown, let alone trying to parent and teach under these very challenging circumstances. I'm so glad that I have been able to get emotional support and referrals through my phone sessions with [my counselor]. They were even able to give me a gift card to Kroger to offset our increase in food costs since we're all home together. Thank you to everyone at JFS who continues to help me and so many more in situations like mine. This agency is so special." -JFS Client
"I have experienced a significant increase in child clients need for counseling at this time. Many children are struggling with lack of structure, lack of physical, social, and emotional outlets. I have experienced increased crisis calls from parents because their children are not able to manage their emotions and behaviors. Children who have never experienced suicidal ideation or aggressive behaviors are now struggling. Parents are reaching out more because they are stressed, emotionally exhausted, and experiencing their own mental health struggles. I have certaintly increased the level of support for parents who are developing coping skills surrounding emotional and economic anxiety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic." -JFS Staff Member 27
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