We will shine a light on several organizations with whom we are proud to partner – raising awareness about current needs and important work being done in our community by agencies you may not be familiar with! You can give from your fund via the DJCF Portal, or click the links below to support.
CHAI – Community Homes for Adults, Inc. offers state-of-the-art group homes and vocational, educational, social, and spiritual programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. CHAI recently announced a new strategic plan with the goal of expanding services and programs, hiring and retention of skilled staff members, and increasing advocacy efforts to lead intellectual disability services in our community. Learn more here: Strategic Plan 2024-2028 – CHAI Dallas
Congregation Tiferet Israel – Established in 1890, Tiferet Israel is a modern orthodox synagogue working toward making Judaism stronger and the world around us better. Members and general community members are invited to welcome Shabbat with other young families at “First Fridays Family Fun” – the next of which occurs Friday, August 2nd at 5:30. RSVP here: Event: First Friday Family Fun (calendarwiz.com)
Ann and Nate Levine Academy – At Ann and Nate Levine Academy, education is active, purposeful, and enlivening. The teaching and learning tapestry is woven together with 21st-century skills, including critical thinking and creativity in the Language Arts, exploration and problem-solving through STEM curriculum, peoplehood and globalism in Judaic and Hebrew studies, inspiration and bonding through experiential trips, plus community building and caring for our world through art, celebrations, social/emotional development, and so much more. Support the school’s continued investment in education: General Donation Form – Ann & Nate Levine Academy
Texas Hillel Foundation – Students are confronting antisemitism on our campus and in the world that is unprecedented in their lifetime. TEXAS HILLEL IS HERE FOR STUDENTS IN THIS MOMENT OF NEED. Hillel’s core mission and work have never been more needed and is here to support students’ physical and mental health. Texas Hillel has partnered with Jewish Family Services and now has a trained mental health professional on staff to ensure that students can receive affordable care without a long wait. Stand with students at UT Austin by giving through DJCF’s crisis and community response crowdfunding site: Crisis Response – Texas Hillel Foundation (fcsuite.com)
Network for Animals Starting Over Sanctuary (SOS) – in the Moshav Herut region of central Israel, saves countless donkeys from deplorable conditions. We received a beautiful update from them about new life for animals rescued in the aftermath of October 7th: new baby donkeys! Watch a video here to learn more: GENERAL SOS UPDATE (canva.com) and give through our website here: Crisis Response – Network for Animals (fcsuite.com)
