Dallas Junior Forum is now Dallas Service Forum
Same mission; Same members; Same commitment to Service from the Heart
Dallas Service Forum (DSF), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 1977 as Dallas Junior Forum (DJF) to create greater interest among women in civic, educational and philanthropic endeavors in the North Texas community through volunteer work focused on children, families and the elderly. DJF was one of nine chapters of Junior Forum, Inc. (JFI), a Texas-based service organization originating in Houston in 1959.
In 2021, our membership voted to withdraw from JFI in order to keep all our resources in our local community for the benefit of our partner agencies Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, The Ebby House, The Family Place, Hope's Door New Beginnings Center, Juliette Fowler Communities, Network of Community Ministries, Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, and our adjunct agency Vogel Alcove. With that decision came the name change to Dallas Service Forum and a new logo. Our focus, mission, organization and activities remain the same.
During the pandemic, the creativity, optimism, and dedication of our members enabled us to safeguard the identity and viability of our Mission: Build a Community of Volunteers to serve Dallas Area Youths, Families and Elderly. We organized meal deliveries, wrote hundreds of notes of encouragement and donated supplies and necessities to our partner agencies. Through an online virtual fundraising event we were able to provide grants to our agencies for necessities. Throughout 2019 - 2022, the women of Dallas Service Forum contributed 23,607 volunteer hours to our partner agencies resulting in $653,000 in savings in staff, wages, taxes and employment benefit expenses. During that period, DSF awarded more than $153,600 in grants and other funding providing a total value of $807,000 to the Dallas Community.
Dallas Service Forum was honored to be recognized by former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings for our 40 years of service and financial support to worthy non-profit organizations throughout North Texas. Monetary allocation for grants and other funding has been a direct result of profits from our annual Spring or Fall Fundraiser and various other fundraising events.
Service From the Heart: Build a Community of Volunteers to serve Dallas area Youth, Families and Elderly
Dallas Service Forum has four programs to address the needs of our partner agencies:
Nourish to Flourish - Providing nourishing meals to families of hospitalized children and those affected by domestic abuse.
Golden Friendships - Cherishing and cheering elders with activities, treats, and personal relationships.
Under Our Wings - Assisting teens and adults with career planning, life skills, and personal finances.
At Your Service - DSF provides volunteers to meet other agency needs when help is needed.
67% of those we serve are children and youth. Over 9,500 meals are prepared annually and served by DSF volunteers. DSF is an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff. We are 100% dedicated to serving those in need throughout the Dallas area.
$25 provides 6 homemade meals for children and families
$50 provides emergency toiletries and clothing to someone fleeing domestic abuse.
$75 provides 5 birthday bags to child victims of crime. This helps the children begin their healing process.
For over 45 years Dallas Service Forum has built a community of volunteers serving Dallas area youth, families, and elderly. We are an all-volunteer organization of women from diverse backgrounds who share a common mission of Service from the Heart. In serving youth, families and elderly we strive to improve their lives with programs tailored to their needs. Our organization encourages diversity, equity and inclusion allowing each woman to bring her unique qualities to DSF and assist in meeting the ever changing needs of the growing Dallas community.
Organization name
DALLAS SERVICE FORUM, INC
Causes
Domestic/Family Violence & Advocacy, Seniors, Women & Girls
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
5930 LBJ Freeway Suite 350