Making More Possible: Annual Appeal 2021

Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas An open door to all in need

MAKING MORE

POSSIBLE 21-22 Annual Campaign

Career & Financial Services

MAKING ACHIEVEMENTS POSSIBLE

3,653 Individuals received career and financial services

The silver lining of working remotely the past 18 months is that our services are now more accessible to job seekers than ever before. Our Microsoft Training Courses, which originally launched in 2016 and served an average of 8 people per 6-week class, pivoted to an online version. We are now able to reach clients across Dallas and the U.S. with free, live-instruction, multi-day courses and our clients walk away knowing how to use

$22/hr

these critical business tools at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. We are now

Average hourly wage of clients receiving career

are now more confident in their abilities, more marketable, and can achieve

coaching

52 points Average credit score increased for those in financial coaching

seeing up to 50 people attending sessions at any given time and, in turn, candidates higher-paying jobs all in order to become more self-sufficient.

Your gift ensures that our certified coaches can continue to help clients find work, achieve their goals, and manage money more effectively.

Career & Financial Services include: • Microsoft Office Training

• Resume Critique

• Emergency Savings Plans

• Networking Groups

• Financial Literacy Training

• Skills Assessment

• Seminars & Webinars

• Interview Preparation

• Job Search Support

“

My JFS Career Coach helped me improve how I talk about my skillset so that I could land the perfect role for me, even in a turbulent job market.

-Michael D.

SERVING

23 ZIP CODES 75209, 75220, 75225, 75229, 75230, 75231, 75234, 75238, 75240, 75243, 75244, 75248, 75252, 75254, 75287, 75001, 75006, 75007, 75010, 75011, 75042*, 75080*, 75081* Visit www. jfsdallas.org/foodpantry to learn more *New this year

Food Pantry & Emergency Assistance MAKING HUNGER RELIEF POSSIBLE During the pandemic, we grew from providing food to 180 families each week to an average of 750 families each week from all across the metroplex. Even before this, it was clear we needed to expand our on-site Food Pantry so we could sustain an annual increase in clients turning to us for help. The drive-thru food distribution offered a unique opportunity to do construction without service disruption. With the help of generous donors like you, we can return to our client-choice shopping model in our new 3,000 square foot pantry this October. While we don’t expect to see the same record numbers of people in crisis, we now have capacity and resources to formally expand our service delivery area to three more zip codes, all of which were attending our drive-thru distribution. It takes a village to make this all possible, so thank you for putting your trust in us to do more for the greater Dallas area.

We are also expanding our Kosher Corner which will be coupled with a new Jewish community outreach initiative to help community members overcome barriers to accessing support for their basic needs - all in a confidential manner.

2.2 million pounds of food distributed last year

20,976 individuals received food (increase due to the pandemic)

6,154 hours worked by volunteers at drive-thru food distribution

$5,525,355 distributed for financial assistance including our Emergency Housing Assistance Program

Mental Health Services

MAKING PROGRESS POSSIBLE

809

Every dollar you donate to support our mental health services helps cover the cost of ongoing

adults received

continue to deliver services on a sliding scale fee - which can start as low as $0.

Mental Health counseling

900

counseling for those who otherwise would not be able to afford it. Your donation helps us

In addition to our professional, comprehensive mental health programs, the People Living Active Now (PLAN) Clubhouse, is dedicated to providing community support toward a meaningful life for individuals with mental health challenges and their families. Accredited by Clubhouse

Individuals received

International, the PLAN Clubhouse is a transformative evidence-based model for psychosocial

Family Violence

rehabilitation, where members gain access to opportunities that everyone wants and needs:

Intervention

meaningful relationships, a safe and dignified place to be, and pathways to a career and education.

5,401

Our wraparound approach to care means that your donation reaches several areas that are

Children & teachers

all working together to make progress possible for our Mental Health and Family Violence

received counseling

clients, including but not limited to:

and school

• Individual Counseling

• School Intervention Resources

• Parent and Family Support

intervention services

• Clinical Support Groups

• Family Violence Intervention

• Case Management

• Special Needs Resources

• Addiction Counseling

Pictured: Members, volunteers, and staff join together at PLAN @ 1121 Rock with their instruments and their voices for a monthly live music event, “Coffee House Jam.”

THANK YOU FOR MAKING MORE POSSIBLE...WHEN IT ALL SEEMED IMPOSSIBLE. Last year, you helped reach more than 32,000 individuals who turned to us for support during the pandemic. Many continue to need our help.

DONATE

Financial contributions of all sizes help ensure that JFS can sustain and grow our services. There are so many ways to show your support throughout the year - and they add up!

Donors who contribute a cumulative amount of $1,800 or more become a part of the Society of Life, our major donor giving society and receive exclusive event benefits and agency information. Visit jfsdallas.org/societyoflife for more information.

VOLUNTEER

Join our team of 2,891 volunteers who help those who need it most by delivering Kosher Home Delivered Meals, working in our Food Pantry, and more.

Visit jfsdallas.org/volunteer for more information.

CONNECT

Strike up conversations about our cause, share on social media, and attend our events.

LEGACY GIFT TO THE JFS FOUNDATION

Support the long-term viability of our mental health and social services through planned giving and endowments including stock and appreciated assets, or a legacy gift from your estate, will or trust. Learn more at jfsdallasfoundation.org.

IN-KIND GIFTS

Donate new or gently-used items to The Resale Shop, used cars to our auto donation program, or diapers, feminine hygiene supplies, and food to our Food Pantry.

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