EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Fowlercommunities.org Last Revised: 05/29/2024
TABLEOF CONTENT 1 Welcome 2 Fowler History 3 Vision Mission and Values 4 Workplace Policies
Welcome to Juliette Fowler Communities!
We are thrilled to have you join our family. At Juliette Fowler Communities, we believe in creating a warm and supportive environment where every team member can thrive. We hope your journey with us will be both rewarding and fulfilling, filled with meaningful challenges and opportunities for growth. Our team takes great pride in the compassionate care and exceptional services we provide. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Juliette Fowler Communities adheres to all federal, state, and applicable local employment laws, ensuring a fair and equitable work environment. This handbook is designed to reflect those laws and provide you with the information you need.
The employment policies and benefits summaries in this handbook are intended for all team members. If you are covered by a collective-bargaining agreement, please note that the specific terms of the union contract will take precedence over the summaries provided here.
FOWLER HISTORY
Vivacious, attractive and gentle-hearted, Juliette Fowler was Dallas’ first May Queen. Her words of kindness made her the friend of everyone. She captured the attention of many suitors and married a young lawyer in Fort Worth, Archibald Young Fowler, senior law partner of John Peter Smith. Two children, Ada and A.Y. Jr., both died as infants. Tragically, Juliette was widowed at the age of 23. She returned to Dallas, never to remarry.
She devoted the rest of her life to caring for others and works of charity. She adopted a young boy she found abandoned in her church. She erected cottages in Chautauqua for the rejuvenation of young lady teachers from Texas. She cared for her aging parents, all while envisioning and researching a safe haven for orphans and widows.
Juliette died unexpectedly on Jun 4, 1889 in New York while seeking treatment for an ear infection. She was 52. Her will designated $4000 and 15.5 acres of land in East Dallas to build a home for orphans and widows. Through this act of benevolence, she became known as Dallas’ first major philanthropist.
Sarah Peak Harwood, Juliette’s older sister, fulfilled her sister’s dream and chartered Juliette Fowler Homes for Children and the Aged in 1892. Now Juliette Fowler Communities, we have evolved to meet the changing needs of society. Today, JFC serves more than 450 elders and children, employs more than 200 employees, and engages over 2300 volunteers annually.
VISION MISSION
Mission
To provide the dignity of choice, build community and create beneficial connections for children, youth, and elders.
Vision
We envision a life of fulfillment for all generations.
Values
Love People Pursue Excellence Make a Difference
VALUES
WORKPLACE POLICIES 1 At-Will Employment 2 3 Hiring and Orientation Policies 4 5 Performance, Discipline, Layoff, and Termination 6 General Policies 7 Benefits 8 Safety and Loss Prevention 9 Ethics Code Wage and Hour Policies Texas Policies
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