Life's Unexpected Challenges...
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At JFS, we talk about addressing “life’s unexpected challenges”. In my years at the agency, I’ve come to learn that this can mean different things to different individuals or families and all based on their current circumstances and how prepared they are to address them. But, are we ever truly prepared? That’s why it’s unexpected. It’s disruptive to our day, our ability to cope or even to move forward at all in life. Some cope better than others and seem to roll with it while others may fall apart.
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What I do know is that we are all going through something at any given moment.
If you run into someone and ask how they are doing, often they respond by saying “I’m fine” because that’s how we all politely respond to each other. We think, “they really don’t want to know how crazy my life is today, right?”
The fact is that we could never know the challenges that your neighbor, the lady in line ahead of you at the grocery store, or the kid walking down the street are thinking, worried about or struggling with at that very moment. So, let’s all be bold. Be kind. Assume they are doing their best that day to address their unexpected challenges as well as they can. Then smile and know that even with our own challenges, we will endure and be okay.
Most likely, as you read this, you will know that you will eat that day, have a warm place to sleep, friends or family that care for you and that is more than some of us have. Be grateful. And for those who don’t have these things, or encounter challenges that are just too much for them; JFS is here to help and for as long as needed.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Barker
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Below is a link to a recent interview with our Interim CEO, Cathy Barker on the KRLD show North Texans Care that provides a wonderful summary of our work at JFS:
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More than 200 Job Seekers Participated in
First Ever JFS Multi-Company Career Fair
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On Wednesday, October 31st, Jewish Family Service hosted a multi-corporation Career Fair to help people land their dream job! We are proud to share that more than 200 job seekers met with recruiters from 12 companies. Opportunities included Hospitality, Customer Service, Sales, Administrative, Management, and more.
Thank you to our partner, Hilton Lincoln Centre, and to Allies in Service, CASI, Dallas Medical Center, Neiman Marcus, State Farm, Wells Fargo, Intuit, Service King, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Honor Home Healthcare, and CVS Health for participating.
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Looking for great employees or would like to be connected for future career fairs? Contact Director of Career and Financial Services,
Allison Harding
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Donor Impact this Holiday Season
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Our Annual Embrace a Family - Holiday Gift Giving Program has seen a big increase in giving this year.
We wanted to say thank you to the Dallas Chapter of Hadassah,
Jewish Business Alliance
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The Legacy Senior Communities
, Congregation Anshai Torah, and individual donors for helping make the holidays special for our clients. By Hanukkah, we had already received more than 300 gifts, ranging from a brand new laptop for a job seeker to matching onesies for a single mom with young twins. This community is so generous - Thank you! Feeling inspired? Donate to this program below before Friday, December 21.
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Save The Date: Volunteer Appreciation
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Sunday February 17, 2019
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Temple Shalom Social Hall
Join us as we celebrate more than 1,500 volunteers who give more than 26,000 hours of service to our agency each year. Volunteers are the heart of JFS!
This year, there will be an opportunity to honor them with a tribute at the event. More information to follow!
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Save the Date: 2019 PLAN Fundraiser
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Join us at the Arkenstone Gallery on Saturday, March 23, 2019 to learn about the life changing services
PLAN and the PLAN Clubhouse aka 'PLAN @ 1121 The Rock" have to offer.
For Questions, Call (972) 690-7526
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Just For Show Fundraiser: Featuring The Second City
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Join us for a casual evening of comedy in a theater-style format. We are excited to announce The Second City as our entertainment for the event.
This world famous improv-based sketch comedy group will be performing a custom show just for us!
Tuesday Evening, April 30, 2019
The Majestic Theatre
1925 Elm Street, Dallas 75201
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Review The Resale Shop Online
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Help us spread the word by writing a Google review about our two stores and sharing with friends!
There are multiple locations you can drop off your gently-used items at during the below mentioned hours by
clicking here
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