At JFS, everything we do is with intention. Whether it’s implementing best practice standards for our programs, expanding existing services or rebooting fundraisers, there is careful thought, discussion and planning that takes place. As “An Open Door to All in Need,” regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or ability to pay, we open our doors annually to over 13,000 clients across our five major programs and complementary continuum of wraparound care.

Now, we want to share our Open Door with you in a new way. With the same intention that guides our services, we are pleased to present the new and improved JFS eNews- The Open Door. We hope that The Open Door provides the insights and updates for our agency that will keep you

engaged, educated and excited about our plans and our progress. With a quarterly calendar, The Open Door will highlight the major happenings at JFS, with QuickLinks allowing you customized access to the day-to-day services, workshops, groups and activities that are at the core of our agency. 

We hope you enjoy The Open Door and look forward to your readership in the future.

Warmly,

Steve Banta

Chief Executive Officer

Thanks to our loyal donors, customers, and supporters, a second Resale Shop location is opening in Garland, TX in April 2018! Look out for volunteer opportunities to help get the store opened and for our Ribbon Cutting Event. When you give good stuff, we can do great things!

In Fall 2017, we painted all the walls at our main office, added new carpet, updated the reception area and Food Pantry waiting room. We also built out four new offices to maximize space for new staff. But the "refresh" doesn't stop there!

Thanks to the recommendation of our City Council member, Lee Kleinman, the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas (AAGD) is going to undertake some important upgrades at our main office location off Montfort and Arapaho.

Projects include renovations to the Food Pantry, staff and volunteer break room, flooring, and adding building safety precautions. Stay tuned for pictures over the next few months. We can't wait to unveil the new and improved JFS to our supporters!