MISSION
To provide effective and accessible, whole-person care that promotes lifelong selfsufficiency and well-being for the Greater Dallas community.
VISION VALUES
Self-sufficiency and well-being for all.
WELCOMING
We are a welcoming community that fosters inclusivity and belonging.
COMPASSIONATE
We provide each client with compassionate care by respecting and addressing their individual needs.
RESPONSIVE
We respond with integrity to unexpected challenges when they arise.
DEDICATED
We are a team of dedicated professionals who provide the highest standard of excellence in service.
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.
LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP
Dear Friends of Jewish Family Service,
The future of Jewish Family Service is taking shape before our eyes. As we look ahead to 2026, we eagerly anticipate the grand opening of the new Jewish Family Service of Dallas Karla & Larry Steinberg Building-- which will be a permanent home that embodies the next chapter of care, connection, and community. This transformational project stands as the ultimate legacy of our 75th Anniversary and a testament to what we can achieve together.
This milestone was made possible through the Meeting the Moment campaign. Together, we have turned vision into reality by purchasing a new building, holding a groundbreaking ceremony, and beginning renovations that will allow us to serve our community like never before.
As we close this remarkable year, we also celebrate the impact your generosity has already made. JFS Dallas provided whole-person care to 22,000 individuals, supporting emotional, physical, nutritional, and financial health. The Northpoint Health Center completed its first full year of service, delivering compassionate, high-quality primary care to hundreds of patients. And lives were forever changed.
The story of this year, and of our 75th anniversary, is one of partnership and purpose. Volunteers, donors, lay leaders, partners, and staff have united to build something extraordinary: not only a new building, but a stronger, more connected community.
As you turn the pages of this report, we invite you to imagine all that lies ahead. Together, we are building a foundation for the future; to ensure JFS Dallas continues to meet the moment for every individual and family who turns to us for help.
Thank you for your generosity, your trust, and your belief in the work we do. You have brought us to this moment, and with your continued partnership, we will open our doors in February 2026 ready to serve—stronger than ever.
With gratitude and excitement,
Cathy Barker President & CEO
Julie Gothard Board Chair
BY THE NUMBERS
Guided by our Jewish values, Jewish Family Service takes a holistic approach to serving our community, offering comprehensive health services that address physical, emotional, nutritional, and financial health. During our 75 anniversary year, we are proud to have served 22,000 individuals in our community (August 1, 2024-July 31, 2025).
1,330 students received in-school services
729 individuals attended group career & financial coaching seminars
22,000 unduplicated individuals received services
560 clients received chaplaincy services
450
328 clients received family violence intervention
368 clients accessed 1:1 career or financial coaching
1,206 clients received behavioral health services
10,480 individuals received healthy groceries from the Food Pantry
patients received care at the JFS Northpoint Health Center
108 children received play therapy
Career & Financial Coaching
BY THE NUMBERS
of job seekers who utilized one-on-one career coaching reported securing part time or full time employment
368
clients received career or financial related services
28
students from seven countries completed one or more of the 12-week ESL courses
Individuals attended a seminar, webinars, networking events
14
local banks have partnered with JFS to present the Building Financial Power series
Services Include
Career Coaching:
Career Assessment
Career Coaching
Career Development
Expert Seminars
Interview Training
Job Leads
Job Market Analysis
Job Search Strategies
Networking Skills & Resources
Networking Groups
Referrals
Resume Development
LinkedIn & Social Media Usage
12- Week ESL Course
Financial Coaching:
Banking Seminars
Budget Planning
Community Resources
Compensation Analysis
Credit Coaching
Credit Report / Score Review
Debt Reduction Plans
Emergency Savings
Financial Behavior Coaching
Financial Education
Government Resources
Salary Negotiation
Savings Plans
View full list of resources and trainings on our website: www.jfsdallas.org/cfs
Partnering with Local Banks for the “Building Financial Power” Webinar Series
Over the past year, JFS Dallas has partnered with 14 local banks to offer free financial coaching webinars—with over 200 individuals joining and eager to build their financial knowledge.
Each month, banking experts present on a different topic related to building financial confidence and knowledge. Topics have included Investing Basics, How to Spot a Cyber Scam, Business Banking Basics, and Building a Savings Plan for Retirement, and many more.
For more information about the Building Financial Power series go to www.jfsdallas.org/BFP
Banking partners from Wells Fargo led a seminar on Financial Fraud and Scams as part of the Building Financial Power webinar series.
of members reported making progress toward their goals, and feel in control of their lives.
110 individuals received services from PLAN, including peer support, case management, family support, and employment training
97% of members have reported that their lives have improved since joining
of members have reported needing fewer ER services for psychiatric reasons in the past year
PLAN offers access to licensed therapists from JFS Dallas, who provide specialized care for individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) as well as support for their family members. Services are offered on a sliding scale and are available to all, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or ability to pay.
Therapeutic services include:
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
PLAN members benefit from access to Case Management, securing access to medical and psychiatric care, navigating benefits, housing referrals, and coordination of care with family or caregivers.
Members also are able to receive Peer Support services to encourage and promote wellness, stability, and independence. Peer Support Specialists have experience in dealing with mental health issues and have specialized training to help their peers move past their own difficulties.
PLAN @ 1121 Rock is is the first accredited Clubhouse in Dallas for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness and offers opportunities for members to realize their full potential through:
Access to clinical services
Advocacy and stigma reduction
A structured Work-Ordered Day
Case management
Collaboration with other Clubhouses
Housing support
Meaningful volunteer opportunities
Social and community engagement
Support for achieving educational goals
Transitional employment and vocational rehabilitation
Holocaust Survivor Care Services
BY
THE NUMBERS
195
Holocaust survivors received JFS services in the past five years
$998,040
was distributed to Holocaust survivors last year, to cover the cost of homecare services, emergency assistance, funeral and medical costs, dental and equipment needs, and meaningful holiday gift cards
71
individuals received Uniper systems in their homes over the past five years, helping them stay connected, engaged, and supported
33 Holocaust survivors have been matched with a Friendly Visitor volunteer for ongoing companionship and support
98 survivors received comprehensive support, including therapy, case management, and socialization programs
Services Include
Comprehensive Case Management
Clinical Health Psychology services
Compensation and Benefits Assistance
Counseling for Survivors and Their Caregivers
Emergency Financial Assistance
Friendly Visitor Program
Homecare and Housekeeping
Kosher Home-Delivered Meals
Supported Visits to the Food Pantry
Outreach and Education
Trauma and Resilience Community Education
Uniper Virtual System
Plus, clients have access to the full range of JFS
services including services for Older Adults
Services are provided with generous funding from:
New Russian-Speaking Case Manager Expands Support for Survivors
Jelena, our new Russian-Speaking Case Manager, has already made a tremendous impact on our work with Holocaust Survivors. Originally from Estonia, she is a native Russian speaker and is also fluent in Hebrew, having lived in Israel as well.
Her addition to the team has been invaluable, as approximately 80% of our clients are from the Former Soviet Union (FSU). Many have limited English proficiency, and some do not have family members who can assist with translation. With Jelena’s support, clients feel more comfortable and understood, and we’ve received wonderful feedback about how meaningful it is to have her on staff.
In addition to strengthening communication, Jelena has allowed us to administer assessment tools that are validated and standardized in Russian. This has greatly enhanced the quality of care we can provide.
Most recently, with the launch of the BNF Claims Conference financial assistance program addressing food insecurity among those living under the poverty line, we have been able to add about 35 new Survivors under our care, most of whom are from the FSU. Jelena’s role has been essential in reaching and supporting these clients.
Volunteers Nora Silverfeld, Debbie Scheinberg and daughter packing meals at JFS Dallas for delivery to homebound older adults.
Services for Older Adults
BY THE NUMBERS
375 older Adults served became 1:1 clients of JFS
95% of Older Adult clients remained independent in their own homes
560
253 older adults received counseling services received chaplaincy support from Rabbi Wolk
300 people were connected to resources through information and referral calls
14,440
kosher meals were delivered to more than one hundred homebound individuals
Services Include
Assessment and Care Management
Community Chaplaincy
Counseling and Psychotherapy for Individuals
Counseling for Adult Children of Older Adults
Friendly Visitors
Holocaust Survivor Care (see p. 8)
Indigent Burial
Kosher Home-Delivered Meals
Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease or Related
Dementias Services
Psychiatric Consultation
Referral Information
Support Groups
Learn more about these services online at: www.jfsdallas.org/OlderAdults
Perry Zidow, Volunteer, delivering Passover packages to members of the community
A Message of Appreciation From a Kosher Home
Delivered Meal Client
Thank you note written by the recipient of Kosher Home Delivered Meals, addressed to Deborah Leibensberger, Director of Older Adult Programs.
Dear Mrs. Leibensberger:
Just a few words to tell you how much I appreciate the help you have given me.
It has made my aging a little bit easier to cope with.
It is so nice to face one’s hardship less in these trying times.
G-d will help you and again help you in the future also.
JFS Northpoint Health Center
BY THE NUMBERS
450 patients received medical care at the JFS Northpoint Health Center in the past year
207
individuals completed evidencebased and skill-building education related to physical activity and/or healthy eating
65
214
individual patients receive ongoing care for one or more chronic conditions
14%
individuals, who are at least 6 years old or older, received an immunization at the JFS Northpoint Health Center of patients of the medical clinic are children under age 18
11% of patients at the medical clinic are seniors over age 65
Services Include
Adult Annual Physicals
Pediatric Annual Physicals
Integrated Behavioral Health Services
Cancer Screenings
Chronic Disease Management
Routine Health Exams
Sick Visits
Sports Physicals
Vaccinations
Other Medical Services
Learn more about these services, clinic hours, providers, and location on our website at www.jfsdallas.org/HealthCenter
More Than Medical Care: A Community That Truly Speaks Their Language
By Becky Nurko, Trilingual Community Health Worker (Spanish, Hebrew, English)
*Image is not of actual client. Name and photo changed for privacy.
We’ve had the privilege of helping an older couple, let’s call them *David and Ruth. Just three weeks after moving from Israel, they were trying to navigate a new life in a new country. Their family members in Dallas connected them with the JFS Northpoint Health Center, where our team of Community Health Workers welcomed them.
Our team quickly assessed their needs and connected them with the Holocaust Survivor Care Program, providing support tailored to their unique background. We also enrolled them in our Food Pantry program to help meet their immediate nutritional and kosher food needs, and guided them through the process of applying for health insurance programs they were eligible for.
It has only been a few months since their initial intake, but I can already see that David and Ruth not only have affordable access to medical care— they also feel supported, seen, and part of a caring community that speaks their languages, Hebrew and Russian.
Hannah McConnell, LCSW, Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician, and Becky Nurko, Community Health Worker, share healthy snacks at the JFS Northpoint Health Center Back-to-School Event.
Behavioral Health Services
872
Behavioral Health clients are adults
1,206
Individuals received behavioral health services
108
Children under the age of 9 received play therapy
334
Behavioral Health clients are children
328
Families received family violence intervention
Services Include
Crisis Intervention
Psychosocial Assessment
PLAN - People Living Active Now (see p. 6)
Marital/Family Counseling
Parent/Child Support
Individual Counseling
In-School Services (see p. 16)
Case Management
Group Therapy
Children’s Play Therapy
Safety Planning
Children’s Play Therapy includes painting, building, sensory activities, and guided play to help kids express themselves.
Learn more about Behavioral Health Services for children & adults on our website: www.jfsdallas.org
Supporting the Whole Child: How Collaboration in Care Has Led to Success
By Beth Coles, LPC-S, Director of Children’s Services
*Representative photo – not actual client.
At JFS Dallas, we strive for whole-person care, and this was clear in the case of a young preschooler we supported earlier this year. Her teachers noticed behavioral challenges in the classroom and weren’t sure how to help. When the school administrator reached out to our team, we worked closely with the child, observing her in class for several weeks and developing a comprehensive plan that was developmentally appropriate and easy for her teachers to follow.
We also included medical recommendations to address factors that could be affecting her ability to manage a full day, and held several meetings with her parents, the school staff, and our early childhood interventionist. In addition, we referred the child for play therapy and supported her parents through consultation.
By aligning all caregivers and our treatment team on one plan, we were able to help her make meaningful progress. This experience reinforced for me how our interdisciplinary approach allows us to provide compassionate, coordinated care that truly makes a difference for children and families in our community.
In-School Services
1,330
students received one or more service from the JFS School Team
8,243
78
teacher trainings
1,626
parent interactions
217 teachers and administrators received support / interventions
195
individual services provided to students, teachers, parents, and school administrative staff educational screenings and evaluations by a school interventionist
students were evaluated by the Licensed Specialist School Psychology
23 Jewish Day Schools (from preschool - 12 grade) offer in-school services th 11
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICES: PRESCHOOL
An Intervention Specialist partners with parents, teachers, and administrators to support preschoolers' behavioral, academic, and social development. Individual plans are created for students with identified needs, often in coordination with diagnostic testing, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, or play therapy. Classroom observations help assess both student and classroom needs.
Schools Served: JCC Preschool, Akiba Yavneh Academy Preschool, Torah Day School of Dallas Preschool, Anshai Torah Preschool, Chabad of Dallas Preschool
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Articulation, Stuttering, Voice, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Pragmatic Language, Parent Education Sessions, Teacher Inservices and more.
Schools served: JCC Preschool, Akiba Yavneh Academy, Torah Day School, Anshai Torah Preschool, Chabad of Dallas Preschool, Cheder Chabad, Levine Academy, Chabad of Plano, Mesorah High School for Girls
ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES: K-12
In Depth Academic Screenings, Individualized Education Plans, Direct Academic Intervention in all subject areas, Student Coaching and Executive Function Support, Indirect Academic Intervention, Parent Support, Consultation and Collaboration, Connection with JFS and Community Resources, Teacher Mentoring, and more.
Schools Served: Torah Day School of Dallas, Mesorah High School for Girls, Texas Torah Institute, Levine Academy, Cheder Chabad
850,526
pounds of food were distributed, 90% of which met the healthy food guidelines outlined by NTFB
140,000
“Bridge Boxes” filled with emergency essentials distributed diapers and wipes distributed
520
10,480
individuals received groceries from the Food Pantry including:
6,480 Adults
3,378 Children
622 Older Adults
156
families requested kosher and/or holiday specific food
105 families received gifts at the Holiday Market
Empowering Families Through Client-Choice Food Assistance
The JFS Food Pantry serves individuals from 23 zip codes and operates as a client-choice pantry, allowing individuals to walk the aisles and select the foods they prefer. Each visit provides a month’s worth of groceries at no cost.
The pantry stocks a core selection of nutritious items, including canned fruits and vegetables, frozen meat and poultry (Glatt kosher options available), dairy, and household staples, alongside donated items such as baked goods, chef-prepared meals, and fresh produce.
These donations come from partnerships with local food banks and grocery stores, as well as generous contributions from community members. Each week, volunteers stock the JFS Food Pantry with fresh produce and other shelf stable items
One of the Most Meaningful Experiences of My Life
By Anonymous JFS Employee, Food Pantry
“Last summer, I was driving home from work when I saw a houseless individual lying in the grass on the side of Montfort Rd. I wasn’t sure if they were still breathing, so I stopped to check. They were alive and suffering drug withdrawals. I called 911, gave this individual my card, and pointed to our building, encouraging them to come to JFS for help.
Two weeks later, they arrived at the food pantry. We sat down together, and I helped connect them with the right services. Over the next eight months, they continued to receive support, coming back each month. They were honest about struggles along the way, but gradually, things began to change—they found a small apartment, picked up odd jobs, and started rebuilding their life.
By the next summer, they stopped coming to the pantry, and I worried about them. Then, in the fall, someone walked in to JFS dressed in business attire, clean, healthy, and confident. It was the same person I had met last summer. They wanted to thank me and the entire JFS team for helping them.
At that time, they had been sober for nearly a year, started a full time job, reconnected with family and friends, rented a house, and were now helping others struggling with addiction and homelessness through another nonprofit. Since then, they’ve even donated food and supplies to the food pantry. Seeing someone transform their life and then give back to help others has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my time at JFS”.
At PediPlace’s pediatric clinics in Lewisville and Denton, JFS Clinicians, Myah Dhesi and Shatavia Andrews offer weekly counseling sessions and work closely with medical staff to deliver holistic, integrated care. While PediPlace serves over 5,000 patients each year, JFS clinicians support a growing number of those children and families through targeted Behavioral health services.
A Year of Growth at PediPlace Denton
By Shatavia Andrews, Play Therapist
It has been an exciting year for me at the PediPlace Denton location! When I first started on August 19, 2024, the Denton office hadn’t even opened yet. Since then, I’ve moved in, assembled furniture, gathered toys—and most importantly, started seeing patients.
Over the past year, I’ve welcomed around 55 new patients at the Denton office and we’ve held sessions well into the hundreds.
When I first arrived, my office was just a bare conference room. But with a little hard work and a lot of creativity— my specialty—I’ve transformed it into a warm, welcoming space that my patients and I truly enjoy. My caseload continues to grow, and referrals keep coming in!
Myah Dhesi, MS, LPC Shatavia Andrews, MS, LPC
Play Therapy Room at PediPlace in Denton
Jubilee Park
Since 2017, JFS Dallas has been proud to partner with Jubilee Park & Community Center to bring free, confidential Behavioral health counseling directly to the 62-block community of Jubilee Park located in Southeast Dallas.
At the Jubilee Park Community Clinic, Jessica Castillo, Behavioral Health Clinician, provides culturally responsive, bilingual care tailored to children, teens, and families. From individual counseling to parenting education, JFS creates a safe, supportive space where residents can manage stress, address trauma, and build emotional resilience.
Working at Jubilee has been incredibly rewarding
By Jessica Castillo Ortiz, Behavioral Health Clinician
Working at Jubilee Community Center for almost two years has been a truly rewarding experience. One standout moment that captures the heart of this work is my ongoing therapeutic relationship with an 11-year-old pre-teen girl of Hispanic background. When we began, she was struggling with anxiety and emotional regulation. Over time, she has grown tremendously, gaining tools to express herself and manage her feelings in healthy ways.
A big part of her progress is tied to her experience in our teen activity room— a really special and inviting space designed for creativity and healing. Thanks to the modern and thoughtfully designed space we have at our community center and clinic, this room offers a wide variety of expressive tools, including arts and crafts, puzzles, board games, a sandbox, Play-Doh, and beaded bracelet materials. She always comes in excited and looks forward to using this space as her own outlet for connection and healing.
Seeing her joy and confidence grow through this process has been incredibly moving. It’s a powerful reminder of the importance of culturally responsive, play-based, and trauma-informed care.
Jessica Castillo Ortiz, Psy.D
Teen activity room at Jubilee Park
Roseland Counseling Center
Jessica Castillo Ortiz, Psy.D
partnership between Roseland Partners and JFS Dallas to provide behavioral health counseling and supportive services to residents of Old East Dallas and surrounding neighborhoods. Home to more than 2,000 individuals, the Roseland communities help residents access affordable housing and supportive resources.
Services are provided by Jessica Castillo, JFS Behavioral Health Clinician, and include therapy for children and adults, family counseling, and workshops on selfcare. Appointments can be made via phone or email. The center helps with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and more, aiming to improve the mental well-being of its community.
“I am now focused on my goals in life and trying the best I can to improve my mental health.”
By Anonymous Roseland Community Resident
I am a survivor and therapy has helped me express myself and share personal things that I wouldn’t share with anyone else. My therapist is there each week and it’s a wonderful time for me to sit down and talk about anything that is going on in my life, sad or happy. I can freely discuss my feelings in a confidential space. My therapist also has a welcoming office with everything we can need. We can draw, play games and talk about anything, it’s comfortable….My therapist is nice, friendly and smart… I always tell others that the therapy in Roseland is a wonderful place to go.
Before therapy, I was struggling to find individualized care that was accessible and affordable. I appreciate Roseland and the community and the resources they have. I was still alarmed and scared that I could lose everything because I had a hard time trusting people. I am now focused on my goals in life and trying the best I can to improve my mental health.
The Priya Fund
The Priya Fund is Helping Grow Jewish Families
The Priya Fund was established by a Dallas family who received help during their infertility challenge, and exists to provide financial support to local Jewish couples for fertility treatments or adoption costs.
As part of Jewish Family Service’s whole-person care approach, Priya grant recipients can also access counseling and other supportive services while they navigate the journey of starting a family.
*Representative photo – not actual client.
BY THE NUMBERS
$20,300
of funds were distributed for families to pay for fertility treatments
2
100% of couples who receive Priya grants are practicing members of the Dallas Jewish community couples received financial grants from The Priya Fund
Learn more at www.jfsdallas.org/Priya
*Representative photo – not actual client.
Diamond GALA5Anniversary
Thursday, May 8, 2025
We proudly celebrated 75 years of impact at our Diamond Anniversary Gala, bringing together our community to honor the past, present, and future of JFS Dallas.
We were especially grateful to recognize our Honorary Chairs for their leadership in helping raise $40 million for the Meeting the Moment campaign.
President and CEO Cathy Barker also highlighted the establishment of the JFS Response Fund, generously supported by attendees, to help meet moments of crisis in our community.
Special thanks to our Co-Chairs for hosting an inspiring event. The evening was filled with excitement, including music by the Jordan Kahn Orchestra, and celebrated the profound impact our community has made on those we serve over the past 75 years.
THANK YOU EVENT CO-CHAIRS
CO-CHAIRS
Lori & Mike Cohen
Ann & Michael Ochstein
Karla & Larry Steinberg
Julie & Michael Zimmermann
HONORARY CHAIRS
In recognition of their dedication to the future of JFS and exceptional leadership, we thank and honor our Capital Campaign Leadership Team.
Sharon & Eric Goldberg
Ynette & Jim Hogue
Susie & Joel Litman
Stanley Rabin
Jackie & Steve Waldman
Donald Zale
THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR
Michael Fleisher, Former JFS CEO, smiles with Cathy Barker, Current JFS President & CEO.
Sam L. Susser, Chairman and CEO of Susser Bank, title sponsor of the Diamond Anniversary Gala.
Julie Gothard, JFS Board Chair, delivers remarks at the Gala. Past JFS Board Chairs Les Weisbrod, Bill Roth, and Joel Litman pose with Michael Fleisher.
Susser Bank CEO Sam L. Susser and wife, Catherine dancing to live music by the Jordan Kahn Orchestra.
Ann Ochstein, Julie Grodin, and Janyce Steinbrecher
Capital Campaign & Groundbreaking
Meeting the Moment at the Gorundbreaking of the Jewish Family Service Karla and Larry Steinberg Building
On September 26, 2024, nearly 400 community leaders, partners, donors, staff, and volunteers gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Jewish Family Service Karla and Larry Steinberg Building. Just a mile from our current office, this new 100,000-square-foot facility will enable JFS Dallas to expand services and meet the growing needs of our community for decades to come.
The ceremony highlighted JFS’s 75-year legacy and honored the visionaries behind this milestone. Town of Addison Mayor, Bruce Arfsten welcomed the community, Rabbi Mordechai Harris connected the moment to Jewish tradition of dedication, and Board Chair Julie Gothard reflected on JFS’s anniversary year of growth. Campaign leaders Jim and Ynette Hogue, Steve Waldman, Stan Rabin, Don Zale, Eric Goldberg, and Joel Litman were recognized for their commitment, with Litman sharing his personal journey with JFS Dallas spanning four decades.
President & CEO Cathy Barker launched the public phase of the $40 million Meeting the Moment campaign, sharing plans to expand behavioral health services, add a second medical and first dental clinic, reimagine the food pantry, and serve even more clients. Karla and Larry Steinberg, joined by their son Oliver, spoke about their philanthropic journey and inspiration for their lead gift to the campaign.
The ceremony concluded with community leaders “turning the dirt,” marking the official start of construction on JFS’s future home— which is set to open in Spring 2026!
Learn more about the plans for the new building online at www.jfsdallas.org/NewHome
Meeting the Moment
We thank our generous donors of the Meeting the Moment Campaign. Their vision and commitment have made it possible for Jewish Family Service to expand our reach, strengthen our services, and build the foundationforthefuture.
Lead Gifts
Anonymous
Candy and Ike Brown
Communities Foundation of TexasW.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund
The Dekelboum Family Foundation
Feldman Foundation TX
Funk Family •
Lyda Hill Foundation
Hillcrest Foundation
Leslie and David Katz •
Ann and Nate Levine
Mike A. Myers Foundation
Barbara Z”L and Stan Rabin
The Rees-Jones Foundation
Harold Simmons Foundation
Karla and Larry Steinberg
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
DJ and Les Weisbrod
M.B. and Edna Zale Foundation
*List updated August 2025
(Left to right) Karla Steinberg, Oliver Steinberg, Larry Steinberg, and Ilana Steinberg share a family moment during the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
Cathy Barker, President & CEO, delivers remarks to launch the public phase of the Meeting the Moment Campaign.
(left to right) Eric Goldberg, Weezie Margolies, Julie Gothard, Andrew Kaufman, and Seth Margolies symbolically break ground to kick off renovations for the new building.
Meeting the Moment Donors
Foundation, Corporate, and Organizational Supporters
Nazareth & Aprili Hinckson
Carey Nottingham & Sally Gleason
Addison Police Department
Sharon & Eric Goldberg
Valda McClain & Harriet Cohen
Bruce Arfsten, Town of Addison Mayor
Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunties
View full list of volunteer opportunities at www.jfsdallas.org/Volunteer
Food Pantry
Opportunities every day of the week to distribute food to clients, restock shelves, sort through donations, and more.
Friendly Visitors
Friendly visitors are trained volunteers who are matched with older adults in our community to provide companionship by visiting and spending time together.
Children’s Behavioral Health
Support children’s behavioral health services by helping clean and prepare play therapy rooms and assisting with other tasks that promote children’s well-being.
Holiday Packages
Assemble and deliver baskets all over North Dallas for both Passover and Rosh Hashanah, bringing holiday greetings as a reminder of the love and support they have from JFS and the community.
Kosher Home Delivered Meals
Package and deliver pre-cooked meals to homebound older adults.
Special Events
Volunteer at special events, including annual fundraisers, the Kosher Chili-Cook Off, Community Celebrations, Health Fairs, and more.
Corporate Groups
Join us for a day of volunteerism for your company working in the Food Pantry or assisting with various projects around JFS.
Clerical
Assist JFS administratively with printing tributes, preparing mailings, database management and dayto-day tasks.
Supply Drives
Collect needed food, hygiene items, diapers, and holiday gifts to support the JFS Food Pantry.
Volunteering with JFS has truly been a lifechanging experience for me.
By Max Lefeld, Food Pantry Volunteer
Volunteering with JFS Dallas has truly been a life-changing experience for me. As a proud Venezuelan American, I am incredibly thankful for the support you have provided to the Venezuelan diaspora, those fleeing persecution and seeking help.
However, our impact goes beyond just helping families from my home country; we also make a meaningful difference in our community. What I love most about our food pantry at JFS Dallas is our mission to help anyone in need without judgment. I feel deeply honored to be a part of your team.
Max Lefeld posing with his JFS ID Badge during his time as an Ameri Corps volunteer.
Corporate Volunteer Groups
Volunteer Groups Include
America's Credit Union
Appfolio
Ares in Motion
AT&T
Bank of America
Beazley
Comerica Jewish Heritage
Employee Resource Group
Dallas Capital Bank
Deloitte
EY
Fairmont Management
Flagship
Granite Construction
Community Partner of the Year
Goldman Sachs
Imprimis Group
Johnson and Johnson
KPMG
Santander
State Farm
Structure Tone Southwest
Sunwest
Texas Instruments
Texas Mutual Insurance
Weitzman Group
Wells Fargo
WISE Resource Development
Learn more about group volunteer opportunities at: www.jfsdallas.org/Volunteer
26
corporate groups volunteered at JFS
338
Individuals came together with their groups to volunteer
Texas Instruments
Comerica Bank
Deloitte
Volunteers
Bruce Abel
Terry Abel
Cheryl Acks
Shay Adams
Ade Agho
Razmeen Ahmed
Avery Akolkar
Lauren Akolkar
Riley Akolkar
Trinay Akula Kamalesh
Danielle Alexander
Carlyna Allard
Abbie Alter
Lucy Alter
Sarah Ames
Ashley Amos
Manuel Andrade
Rachel Andres
Paul Andro
ATT
Be The Neighbor
Beth Torah
Goldman Sachs
Service with a Purpose
Barbara Antebi
Daniela Appel
Gila Appel
Jay Arbetter
Jorge Arellano
Timothy Arrington
Salome Asatiani
Ricky Ashton
Eliya Asoulin-Handelman
Kerry Assa
Moosai Assefa
Jack Atkin
Jaegger Ault
Dafna Aviram
Haya Azaria
Madu Azubogu
Dustin Baker
Jama Ball
Nicole Banks
Heidi Barath
Alexander Barber
Melissa Barber
Cathy Barker
Lawrence Barney
Lynne Baron
Robert Baron
Daniel Barrera
John Barta
Joseph Barth
Rhonda Bassel-Duby
Brendan Baum
Langston Baylor
Judy Bazarsky
Jose Behar
Tracy Bell
Lasondra Bellard
Adi Beltzman
Ariel Beltzman
Lydia Belzer
Deborah Benita
Brandan Bennett
Leetal Ben-Simon
Brittany Benton
Steven Berger
Nathaniel Berhane
Lauren Berk
David Berman
Samuel Bernal
Joan Bernbaum
Misty Bernknopf
Hadar Bernstein
Ryan Bernstein
Merab Bezabh
Shaurya Bhalla
Rachel Biblo
Dinora Bicas
Mark Biggers
Abbey Blessing
Aimee Bloom
Griffin Bloom
Jonathan Blum
Mia Blum
Zoe Blum
Sandra Bodzin
Beverly Bond
Kathi Bonner
Kurt Bonnett
Michelle Boone
Nolan Boone
Philip Booth
Albert Borland
Melissa Bowers
Lauren Bowles
Bonnie Boyle
Datreon Bradfield
Micah Bradley
Maureen Brenner
Gitty Brisk
Arlene Brodsky
Hope Browden
Barry Brown
Marshall Brown
Steven Brown
Janet Bubis
Beckham Buell
Harper Buell
Rebecca Buell
Ryan Buell
Eugene Bueno
Kristyn Bunt
Valeree Burns
Patricia Diane Bush
Cale Buskin
Brenda Butnick
Scott Butnick
Mario Caballero
Ann Caddell
Sara Caletka
Wendell Callaway
Carolina Campos
Zach Cannon
Yanela Carpenter
Karina Carrasco
Sergio Carrasco
Charles Carroll
Manyvanh Carroll
Carolyn Carson
Mirnel Castellano
Dana Castellanos
Kathryn Cates
Miranda Caywood-Diaz
Leslie Ceballos
Michael Cervantes
Esha Chandra
Cadence Charland
Benjamin Charney
David Charney
Jennifer Charney
Juan Chavez
May Chen
Remi Chen
Adam Chesler
Lara Choi
David Chortek
Sunhae Chung
Robert Clark
Carolyn Clayton
Jacqueline Clemens
Robert Clifton
Sam Cody
Harrison Cohan
Akiva Cohen
Andrea Cohen
Gabe Cohen
Michael Cohen
Pamela Cohen
Rachel Cohen
Reese Cohen
Tikva Cohen
Leslie Cohn-Wein
Jessica Coker
Jo Coleman
Madison Colen
Margaret Colpa
Toni Colquitt
Ronna Combs
Chanthini Connor
Jacob Constantin
Ethan Contino
Adriana Contreras
Judith Cordell
Joanie Corley
Camille Cornuaud
Elaine Cornuaud
Lauralee Cornuaud
Andrea Corona Barriga
Madison Cox
Cameron Crabbe
Melanie Crane
Cantor Don Croll
Colton Crow
Matthew Cruz
Meghan Cuddihy
Brent Culhane
Carol Cumonow
Erin Czarnecki
Alexandra Dabrowski
Lisa Dabrowski
Benjamin Daitch
Lauren Daitch
Gabriela Dalfen
Jerry Danis
Ashlie Dansbee
Cynthia Dashiell
Haley Dashiell
Deborah Dauber
Emily Davidson
Gail Davidson
Emily Davis
Jacob Davis
Ryan Davis
Jacob Day
Hugues de la Vergne
Fnu Deepanshi
Jamie Denison
Katy Dennis-Bishop
Rebecca Deutsch
LeNora Devine
Carys Diamond
Odelia Diaz
Maegan Dixon
Alyssa Dolman
Gina Domingo
Ali Dorn
Jennifer Downey
Claire Drexel
Kathryn Drexel
Debra Driscoll
Victoria Dube
Deborah Dubsky
Carlos Duke
Kristy Durkin
Monica Ebaugh
Christina Eby
Donna Edge
Heather Eger
Reese Eger
Sherry Ehrhart
Sarah Eichhorn
Natalie Eilat
Adielle Einstein
Ayala Elbaz
Sharon Ellenberg
Maxine Ellenbogen
Fonda Ellis
Melissa Ellis
Leah Engelberg
Victoria English
Jordan Envani
Alyson Epstein
Donald Epstein
Joanne Epstein
Micah Epstein
Innocente Escamilla
Pamela Escudero Salas
Frances Esparza
Moises Espino
Rami Espinosa
Angel Esquivel
John Evans
Patricia Evans
Ronan Evans
Sydney Evans
Olufemi Fadare
Leslie Farin
Tamila Fathi
Hugh Feferman
Tammy Feferman
Neve Felder
Tracy Feltman
Annie Fetter
Rachel Fetter
Rick Fetterman
Debra Finney
Bailey Fisher
Laurel Fisher
Mark Fisher
Wendi Fitzgerald
Roy Flegenheimer
Colleen Fleming
Basilisa Florido
Lisa Florido
Kathleen Foley
Michele Forman
Kathleen Foster
Charles Frank
Sheila Frank
Billy Franklin
Hudson Frazier
Jen Frazier
Matthew Freeman
Sharon Freeman
Helen Frenkel
Veronica Frey
Aaron Friedman
Ety Friedman
Grant Friedman
Melissa Froese
Lindsay Fryar
MaryMargaret Fryar
Silas Fuchs
Mckenzie Fulton
Barbra Furman
Benjamin Furman
Revka Gamero
Melody Gamliel
Beatriz Gandara
Alison Garahan
Zsuzsanna Garai
Nithya Garapaty
Samara Garcia
Zaira Garcia
Linda Garner
Dylan Gaswirth
Garrett Gaswirth
Marsha Gaswirth
Tecle Gebremicheal
Miriam Gehan
Isaac Gian
Howard Gilberg
Brenda Gilbert
Amanda Gildersleeve
Katelin Gildersleeve
Tom Gildersleeve
Nina Gildor
Beth Giles
Ethan Gill
Marie Gill
E'Ona Gillis
Sharon Ginchansky
Zoe Ginchansky
Solace Gironda
Racquelle Givens
George Gladstone
Jennifer Gladstone
Linda Glauben
Rachelle Glazer
Sally Gleason
Sudhir Goel
Aahana Goenka
Aashi Goenka
Laurie Goetz
Louise Gold
Eric Goldberg
Lisa Goldberg
Sharon Goldberg
Tobe Goldberg
Neil Goldblatt
Abigail Goldstein
Devorah Goldstein
Greta Goldstein
Jonah Goldstein
Sawyer Goldstein
Lawrence Goldsticker
Emma Goode
Kimberly Goode
Renee Goodfriend
Lynne Goodman
Nina Goodman
Angie Gordon
David Gordon
Gerri Gordon
Ruth Gordon
Julie Gothard
Karen Gottschalk
Diya Govindasamy
Shyam Gowda
Francine Gratt
Gwendolyn Green
Stefanie Green
Hadar Greenberg
Kimberly Greenfield
Cindy Gremmel
David Greving
Marc Grossfeld
Robert Grossman
Vanessa GrossMarino
Eduardo Guerra
Elizabeth Guerrero
SIB Guest
Araceli Guillermo
Patricia Gulledge
Caroline Gundersen
Shriyans Gupta
Vidhi Gupta
Esther Gurovich
Barbara Guskin
Joel Guskin
Leah Guskin
Gabrielle Guthrie
Jeffrey Haggard
Janvier Hall
Leslie Hall
Nancy Hall
Nolen Hallman
Yoni Hammerman
Elizabeth Hammond
Reoot Harel
Katina Harper
Jamila Harris
Shehla Hasanali
Hart Haskin
Marvin Hassell
Robin Hawes
Audrey Hendrick
Geralyn Hendrick
Katelyn Herlitz
Coral Hernandez
Efren Hernandez
Marco Hernandez
Shawna Herridge
Jonathan Herskovitz
Kathryn Hill
Natalia Hinkley
Veronica Hinojosa
Roy Hobbs
Alexandria Hoenich
Cindy Hollocker
Amili Holmes
Sarah Holmes
Abigail Holt
Kathie Holt
Jason Hopper
Ryan Horton
Charles Horwitz
Bill Houston
Heather Howard
Kirsten Howard
Baylee Howell
Celeste Hubbard
William Hubbell
Melissa Hurta
Athena Huynh
Tatiana Iarve
Greyson Ikemeier
Natalie Ikemeier
Ronit Ilan
Esha Indukuri
Shali Indurthy
Stephen Ingham
Zachary Ingham
David Intebi
Marlene Intebi
Clinical Interns
Kelly Ioannou
Lauren Isaac
Barry Isdell
Evan Israel
Maya Jacob
Landon Jacobson
Lauren Jacobson
Howard Janco
Marla Janco
James Jenkins
Harrison Gaines
Luis Galarza
Bryan Galen
Michele Galen
Merle Gallant
Juan Escobar
Laura Gallichio
Barbara Gollman
Rick Golman
Fernando Gonzalez
Jake Gonzalez
Paola Gonzalez
Pedro Gonzalez
David Haws
Lena Hay
Aiden Hazan
Joanne Hazan
Peggy Heller
Kiona Henderson
Abby Jennings
Lisa Jennings
Madison Jobe
Michele Jobe
Krisha Johansen
William Johnson
Darryl Jones
Ja’Net Jones
Jeffrey Jones
Alfredo Jordan
Insiya Juzer
Martin Kahn
Kellie Kalakone
Ilya Kaminer
Pranav Kandakurthi
Katharine Kane
Bradley Kaplan
Lauren Kaplan
Jody Karin
Martin Karnett
Rachel Karp
Robert Karpel
Isabelle Karpeles
Daniel Kashar
Vikranth Katumala
Barbara Katz
Eric Katz
Jenny Katz
Layla Katz
Shannon Katz
Stanley Katz
Yael Katz
Andrew Kaufman
Dawn Kaufman
Irwin Kaufman
Marcia Kaufman
Micah Kaufman
Naomi Kaufman
Joti Kaur
Barbara Kawalsky
Dan Kelley
Melissa Kelley
Anat Keren
Mark Kessler
Stephanie Kessler
Marcus Kim
Abigail Kincheloe
Julie Kincheloe
Joyce King
Jill Kirschner
Karey Kitfield
Dylan Klatsky
Robyn Klein
Stephanie Knapp
Aria Knepler-Pearl
Sandra Knight
Adira Kogutt
Merissa Kogutt
Ilise Kohleriter
Kevin Kolb
Ryan Kollinger
Harold Kolni
Nitzan Kolonimos
Brielle Kommer
Dalya Kopmar
Erica Kopmar
Lathan Kopmar
Katherine Kornman
Martha Kornman
Paul Koroma
Tyra Koski
Miriam Kotamarti
Sharon Kotamarti
Marthe Kouaho Kokora
Yasmine Krabatou
Jonathan Kramer
Nicole Kramer
Larry Krasner
Kellie Krautter
Tatum Kreutz
Anna Kronick
Yael Kuchinsky
Talia Kushnick
Ashlyn Labat
Nicole Labbruzzo
Julia Lagun
Destiny Lainez
Paula Lam
Jessica Lambert
Madison Lancaster
Karin Landau
Michael Landgarten
Daniella Lashak
Robert Lasken
Bethany Last
Linda Last
Gabriel Lazarus
Roberta Lazarus
Ryan Lazarus
Stephen Leach
Tamara LeBrun
Kira Lee
Steven Leeke
Max Lefeld
Matthew Lefkovits
Maya Lefkovits
Deborah Leibensberger
Monique Lelko
Nancy Lerman
Sarah Lerner
Alan Levine
Adam Levitan
Alexander Levitan-
Whitman
Dara Levy
Frances Levy
Joseph Levy
Shiri Levy
Robbyn Lewin
Wei Li
Julie Liberman
Sally Liberman
Eddie Liebman
Robin Lightstone
Penny Lilja
Emerson Lindsey
Summer Lindsey
Kelly Link
Ronan Link
Brett Linscott
Melissa Linscott
Eduardo Linss
Michelle Linss
Crystal Lippert
Dan Littauer
Cristin Longinotti
Robert Looker
Fernando Lopez
Hugo Lopez
Kimberly Lopez
Maria Lott
Dillon Love
Erica Love
Elaine Lowenkron
Jesus A Lozano Jr
Steven Lozier
Corbin Lucas
Erika Lucas
Zach Lupe
Brett Luskey
Kathryn MacAdams
Heather MacGillis
Seyedmehrsina Madani
Victoria Madrid
Liat Maimon
Liela Majedi
Kimberly Malakoff
Michael Malakoff
Alex Maldonado
Isabella Malone
Juan Maltez
Susan Mandel
Christopher Manthey
Niragna Marada
Cynthia Marcus
Eric Margolies
Ethan Margolies
Jennifer Margolies
Justin Margolies
Lauren Margolies
Sari Margolies
Seth Margolies
Weezie Margolis
Hector Mariscal
Juan Marquez
Susan Mars
David Martin
Jorge Martinez
Marie Martinez
Tammy Martinez
Michelle Massaro
Pamela Massey
Ratan Matharasi
Sarah Mattin
Jalen Mavero
Tyler Maxfield
Liz Mayer
Ava Mayes
Kevin McAfee
Steve Mcafee
Valda McClain
Marguerite McClinton
Stoglin
Lisa McCook
Ian McCormick
Kathleen Mccown
Tara McCoy
Katie McCray
Kellee McGuirk
Shelby Mckenzie
Luz McLaurin
Wendy McMahon
Jacob Medows
Shaun Medows
Carol Meer
Yana Meir
Manasseh Meles
Lyn Meltzer
Tony Menchaca
Rehan Menon
Clark Mercer
Conner Merutka
Emily Meschertson
Joel Mettler
Stephanie Meyers
Kaela Michaelis
Debra Miller
Karen Miller
Lawren Miller
Layton Miller
Mary Lou Miller
Maryellen Miller
Monica Miller
Nina Minney
Aarish Mirza
Shazia Mirza
Sophia Mirza
Clive Miskin
Beth Mond
Christine Monnich
Evan Monroe
Ainsley Montgomery
Sheila Montgomery
Eric Moore
Jennifer Moore
Monita Moore
Sierra Morahan
Guadalupe Morales
Rachel Morales
Natalia Morán
Christina Morefield
Kelly Morefield
Angie Moreno
Joseph Morgenstern
Ian Moriarty
Nancy Moriarty
Chloe Morkovsky
Nancy Morkovsky
Cody Morris
Jennifer Morris
Melanie Morris
Krystol Morrow
Callie Morse
Artie Moskowitz
Michael Moss
Galit Moyal
Cindy Munn
Irving Munn
Yessica Munoz
Zachary Munoz
Ashley Murphy
Kester Muthalaly
Sarah Myrick
Maria Naaktgeboren
Daniella Naggar
Isabella Naggar
Jasmine Najari
Praval Nandhyala
Bhoomee Narkhede
Preston Nash
Toni Nash
Esther Nathan
Frederick Nathan
Teresa Navarro
Nebiat Negusse
Lisa Newman
Alissa Newton
Kim Nguyen
Madeleine Nguyen
Trang Nguyen
Brande Nidy-Perkins
Amelia Nieto
Uchenna Nnaji
Trevlon Noble
Carey Nottingham
Emilie Novoa
Becky Nurko
Robert Nussbaum
Fernando Ochoa
Rick O'Connor
LaQuisha Odoms
William Oglesby
Mia Ohayon
Tara Ohayon
Grace Oleru
Simone Oliveira L
Vendemiatti
Dismas Onyango
Francisco Osorio
Brenda Ozuna
Jaden Pailet
Ellie Palmer
Jade Palmer
Jamie Paolo
Laura Papageorge
Mohitha Paramesh
Anil Pareenja
Jana Parker
Amanda Paru
Amy Pass
Andrew Pass
Nathan Pass
Sahaja Patel
Julie Patton
Emilie Paulson
Garrett Peck
Austin Pecora
Pierce Pecora
Robyn Pecora
Li-mor Peleg
Philip Pendery
Jessica Perez
Sandra Perez
Karen Petrisko
Sherfon Pfirrman
Suzanne Phillips
Jane Piatt
Diana Pickard
Mindy Pincus
Sammy Pircon
Lauren Pirek
Robin Plotkin
Lee Polunsky
Katherine Ponnambalam
Pamela Ponners
Nicole Post
Zachary Post
Lylah Pouratian
Crystal Powe
DYesha Powell
Erica Prager
Sandy Prager
Prajan Prajapati
Nayana Prasad
Veronica Prentice
Cynthia Price
Jennifer Puente
Gayle Pugh
Kyle Pugh
Ashley Pumphrey
Holden Purvis
Jessica Purvis
Heather Quinn
Glenn Rabin
Sylvia Rabin
Yesenia Ramirez
Gayle Ranen
Estella Raphael
Miles Ratner
Carol Rawitscher
Robin Raxlin
Willaim Ray
Britnee Reamy
Raj Reddy
Jennifer Reed
Corri Reichert
Noah Reichert
Julie Reinberg
Michael Reisman
Sydney Reiter
Bobbie Repp
Serge Reshetnikov
Faith Retsky
Carolyn Reyes
Carmen Reza
Dennis Rice
Joseph Richardson
Juliana Rincon
Logan Ripple
Hivis Rivas
Alexandra Rivera
Ashley Rivera
Enrique Rivera
Tim Robben
Hannah Roberson
Adam Robinson
Ronda Robinson
Shaun Rockwell
Angela Rodriguez
Celso Rodriguez
Ismael Rodriguez
Landry Rodriguez
Liberty Rodriguez
Paola Rodriguez
Grant Roemer
Lawanda Roemer
Tania Roessner
Audri Rojas
Amy Roman
Hayley Rose
Caitlyn Roseberry
Aleksandra Rosen
Alice Rosen
Ben Rosen
Betsy Rosen
Sarah Rosen
Theo Rosen
Michael Rosenberg
Ruby Rosenberg
Eliza Rosenbloom
Emily Rosenbloom
Janis RosenfeldBarbash
Addison Rosenthal
Hillary Rosenthal
Kimberly Ross
Bradley Rossel
Helen Roth
Lauren Roth
Sylvan Rothschild
Abby Rothstein
Gabriel Rothstein
Lisa Rothstein
Maya Rothstein
Paige Rothstein
Inbal Rov
Leo Rovinsky
Jill Royal
Russin Royal
Somi Royal
Peter Rubi
Tiffany Rubi
Brody Rubin
Eli Rubin
Sophie Rubin
Staci Rubin
Basha Rubinstein
Peachy Rudberg
Cela Rudman
Amit Rulnick
Dawn Runyan
Kellen Rust
Elizabeth Ryan
Will Ryan
Meghan Rynders
Isabel Sabag
Clayton Sacha
Lauren Sacha
Chris Sachnik
Robin Sachs
Ethan Sadka
Michael Saks
Kevin Salinas
Gauri Sampath
Judith Sampson
Kaylee Sanchez
Edward Sands
Jennifer Sands
Joel Sands
Kris Santi
Maria Santiago
Aditya Saran
Adrian Satz
Gabrielle Satz
Michael Sausmer
Jason Sawatzke
Amanda Saxton
Heidi Scallon
Joe Schackman
Susan Schackman
Debbie Scheinberg
Diane Scheinberg
Ava Schelin
Telisa Schelin
Maxwell Schildcrout
Jeffrey Schiller
Tara Schiller
Rebecca Schnitzer
Lisa Schulman
Marsha Schulman
Denise Schulze
Allison Schwartz
Jack Schwartz
Jean Schwister
Janice Scott
Sharlette Scott
Yvonne Scroggin
Christopher Seagram
Eloise Seaward
Leah Seaward
Don Sebert
Harriet Sebert
Judy Segal
Noa Segev
Hamed Sekander
Roger Sellers
Leeyaa Shree Selvan
Michael Selz
John Sewak
Pamela Sewak
Lindsey Seymour
Aashi Shah
Advay Shah
Ben Shaked
Maya Shaked
Tal Shaked
Fran Sharpe
Michelle Shill
Jamie Shimek
Debra Shindler
Daphne Shipowitz
Cameron Showalter
Gavin Shrell
Robert Shrell
Vered Shrem
Noorul Siddiqui
Mayer Sidikaro
Randi Sidikaro
Talia Sidikaro
Spencer Silansky
Melanie Silberman
Ian Silva
Andrew Silver
Kathi Silver
Nora Silverfield
Avery Simon
Ashley Skibell
Michael Skibell
Joan Slabiak
Asher Slobin
Amran Smason
Nicole Smith
Reagan Smith
Scott Smith
Priscilla Soliz
Elaine Solomon
Gary Solomon
Rossi Solomon
Zoe Sonkin
Juan Sosa
Melissa Sparks
Sadie Spett
Berkshire Square
Glenn Squire
Anthony Staats
Elisa Staats
August Staats IV
Aubrey Stafford
Sharon Stafford
Sloan Stagen
Audrey Standridge
Lesley Standridge
Tommy Staples
Elena Staroverova
Stanley Statman
Laura Stead
Tyler Stead
Andrea Steiger
Brett Steiger
Dylan Steiger
Olivia Steiger
Sloane Steiger
Diana Stein
Karla Steinberg
Elisabeth Steiner
Tracy Steiner
Lindsay Stengle
Caleb Stephens
Julie Stephens
Aidan Stern
Harrian Stern
Libby Stern
Noah Stern
Stephen Stern
Brealyn Stewart
Alyssa Stokes
Harry Straughn
Aniruddh Subramanian
Jim Sullivan
Michele Sullum
Niket Surabhi
Arihant Surana
Sarah Sutherland
Katy Szende
Gerald Szor
Graciela Tamez
Alveda Tarver
Thomas Taylor
Zhari Taylor
Shivakundan Tej
Anne Tely
Ricky Temkin
Anna Grace Terrell
Arulmony Thankaswamy
Tara Thomas
Beth Thompson
Lindsey Thompson
Shannon Thompson
Colette Thrailkill
Michael Thrailkill
Johan Tibeus
Francesca Timm
Margery Tintner
Jay Tobin
Shari Tobin
Mindy Tobolowsky
Ted Tobolowsky
Jill Tokumoto
Lauren Toler
Alexandra Tolotta
Sandra Tomoloju
Bryan Topelsohn
Lauren Topelsohn
Andreas Toro
Daniel Torres
Gianni Torres
Isabel Torres
Juan Torres
Teresita Torres
Fran Toubin
Susanna Tovmasyan
Greyson Townsend
Henry Tracy
Patty Traub
Inna Troik
Lucas Truong
Thy Truong
Erica Tuscano
Casey Uphues
Marshall Uphues
Spencer Uphues
Sam Utay
Siny Uy
Ijeoma Uzamere
Roy Valdes
Aimee Valentine
Olivia Valentine
Ashley Valeriano
EllaWyn VanderTuig
Steven VanHooser
Surya Vankayalapati
Joe Vann
Elizabeth VanOort
Tammy Varghese
Lee Vasa
Roberto Vasques
Jordan Vaughan
Jonathan Vaught
Sandra Veeder
Arely Velasquez
Hailey Velevis
Krish Venkatesh
Maria Vergara
Dara Villalpando
Eva Villalpando
Nina Villalpando
Adam Vitek
Andrea Vitek
Mor Volner
Ellie von Goertz
Emma von Goertz
Melissa von Goertz
Helen Waldman
Matt Waldon
Madysen Walker
Christian Walsh
Tyler Walsh
Sam Wan
Chloe Wang
Stanley Wang
Yijuan Wang
Lori Ward
Jim Warner
Shelita Warner
Phoebe Warshauer
James Wasserman
Jiab Wasserman
Richard Wasserman
Jan Watson
Kim Watson
Ava Wayne
Russell Weaver
Sherry Webb
Wendy Weber
Jon Weems
Nelson Weil
Jennifer Weiler
Ann Weintraub
Grace Weisberg
Carl Weisbrod
David Weiss
Simma Weiss
Janet Weissman
Brody Weller
Henry Wellington
Randi Wells
Reed Wernick
Brent West
Mitchel West
Perri White
Julie Williams
Kimberly Williams
Yvette Williams-Elliott
Erica Williamson-White
Jeremy Windom
Linda Winski
Jackson Winton
Amy Wirtzberger
Tawnia Wise
Carole Wolanow
Joram Wolanow
Susan Wolbe
Carrie Wolfe
Blair Wolfson
Charlotte Worlein
Virginia Wreyford
Emily Yost
Ethel Zale
Cherie Zalstein
Jacklin Zarabi
Cathy Zelzer
Li Zheng
Ilene Zidow
Perry Zidow
Julie Zimmerman
Jessica Zimmermann
Smadar Zohar
David Zoller
Kaitlyn Zuccaro
Annalee Zweig
Volunteer Awards
Outstanding Volunteers
Judy Cordell
Dan Littauer
Newcomer of the Year
Susan Mars
Leadership Award
Shelley Glazer
Hearts and Hands Award
Katelin Gildersleeve
Scott Butnick
Unsung Heroes
Kathie Holt
Sarah Lerner
Debi Miller
Dynamic Duos
Marcie & David Intebi
Suzanne Phillips & Emily Davidson
Emerging Leader Award
Jade Palmer
Host a supply drive
Holiday Market
Student Impact Board
Stocking the shelves of the food pantry
Kosher Chili Cook-off
Sander & Julie Gothard, Mark & Weezie Margolis
Andrew Kaufman and Seth Margolies
Ethel Zale & Linda Garner
Rebecca Buell and family
Jonathan Blum with Daughter & Friends
Eduardo Tanur
JFS Board of Directors
2024-2025 JFS Board of Directors
Officers Members
Julie Gothard
Chair
Weezie Margolis Chair-Elect
Andrew Kaufman Vice Chair
Seth Margolies Vice Chair
Steve Berger Vice Chair
Rebecca Buell
Treasurer
Rachel Biblo Block
Secretary
Immediate Past Chair
Eric Goldberg
Karen Anderson
Don Brooks
Lindsay Stengle Chang
Gabriela Dalfen
Carole Gilmore, PhD
Shelley Glazer
Jeff Haggard, MD
Jonathan Herskovitz
Michael Landgarten, MD
Monita Moore
David Olesky
Michael Saks
Andrew Silver
Eduardo Tanur, DDS
Bob Weinfeld
Simma Weiss, MD
Lifetime Trustees
Linda Garner Ethel Zale
have not yet been audited.
The JFS Foundation
Help For today, Hope For Tomorrow
The JFS Dallas Foundation secures the future of Jewish Family Service by supporting its long-term sustainability through planned giving and endowments. While annual donations help meet today’s needs, gifts to the Foundation ensure JFS Dallas can continue providing high-quality, physical, emotional, nutritional, and financial health services for generations to come.
By establishing or contributing to a fund, you help preserve the legacy of JFS and make a lasting impact on the lives of children, teens, adults, and older adults throughout our community.
2024-2025 JFS Foundation Board
Officers Members
Clive Miskin
President
David Chortek
Vice President / Treasurer
Cory Feldman
Secretary
Steve Berger
Jonathan Blum
Dan Goetz
Jeff Kerstine
David Olesky
Cary Rossel
Robin Sachs
Andrew Silver
Current fundholders at the JFS Foundation
The Cathy Barker Fund for General Operations
The S. Blumberg Fund for General Operations
The Fagelman Birk Fund for Clinical Services, Psychotherapy
The Hyman & Joan Brown Memorial Fund
The Chortek Family Fund for Kosher Home Delivered Meals
The Mark & Cathy Cohen Family Fund
The Charles B. & Helen R. Feldman Food Pantry Fund
The Michael J. Fleisher Fund for General Operations
The Arno & Berta Goetz Fund for Family Safety Services
The Harriet & Perry E. Gross, MD Fund
The Susie & Joel Litman Fund for Supportive Services for Older Adults and Their Families
The Martin L. Litwin & Ruth Ann Litwin Fund for General Operations
The Dr. Sol D. Lurie Community Health Center Fund
The Lois & William Mexic Endowment Fund for the Benefit of Career and Employment Services
The Barbara & Clive Miskin Family Fund
Jack Baron OBM Fund Supporting Family Violence Intervention
Betty & Jack Miskin OBM Fund supporting Older Adults Services
Dinah & Isaac Sherman OBM Fund supporting Career and Financial Services
Sarah (Sally) Sherman OBM Fund supporting Adult Mental Health
The Morchower Family Philanthropic Endowment Fund for Children and Adolescents in Crisis
The Cindy & Irv Munn Fund for General Operations
The Pinker Family Fund for Healthy Safe Families
The Priya Jewish Reproduction Fund
The Gerald & Helaine Ray Fund for Services to Veterans & Their Family
The Andrée and Sidney Rosenblum Family Foundation
The William & Heddy Roth Philanthropic Fund
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 Rebecca & Neal Sklaver Fund for Healthcare Needs
The Meri-Kay Star Endowment Fund for Children’s Mental Health Services
The Synar Fund for Clinical Services
The Charlotte Webberman & Family Endowment Fund for Older Adult Services
The Debi Weiner Fund for Older Adult Services
The Leon Weingarten/ Joseph Webberman Fund for Children with Special Needs
The Bea Weisbrod Family Endowment for General Operations
The Lawrence M. & Sally Wolfish Fund for General Support
The Orien Levy Woolf & Dr. Jack Woolf Endowed Fund
Ethel Silvergold Zale Fund
CARING FOR THE WHOLE-PERSON
Whole-person care is a transformative approach to health that proactively addresses all aspects of a person’s well-being. At Jewish Family Service of Dallas, we know that physical, emotional, financial, and nutritional health are closely related, and that challenges in one area of life don’t exist in isolation. That’s why JFS Dallas provides compassionate care and support across every area of life. We respond to our community’s needs, meet people where they are, and help them build stronger, more stable futures. For a full list of services or to learn more, go to www.jfsdallas.org.
Emotional Health Services Include:
Behavioral Health
Binah Cancer Support
Chaplaincy
Children’s Play Therapy
Family Violence Intervention
Holocaust Survivor Care
In-School Services
Older Adult Services
PLAN Clubhouse
PLAN Peer Support
Financial Health Services:
Career Coaching
Emergency Assistance
Family Violence Intervention
Financial Coaching
Holocaust Survivor Care
Job Skills Training
The Priya Reproductive Fund
Older Adult Services The Priya Reproductive Fund Physical Health Services:
JFS Northpoint Health Center
Preventative exams, Screenings, Vaccinations, Health Counseling
JFS Parkside Health Center (Opening in 2026)