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JFC YSC Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting – Nicole Gann, president and CEO, JFC; Lisa Mumford, director of programming, JFC; Juan Ramos, founder and executive director, R3 Student Outreach; Angela Williams, R3 Student Outreach co-founder and board chair
 
Community leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting and grand opening, celebrating this new partnership with R3, which will oversee the center in a new 4,371-square-foot space on the campus of East Dallas Christian Church
 
Juliette Fowler Communities (JFC) held a ribbon cutting on May 16 for its new Youth Support Center (YSC), which will now be managed by R3 Student Outreach in a new partnership and location to serve North Texas youth and young adults. The YSC, which was established in 2020, moved two miles from JFC to 4210 Junius St. into a 4,371-square-foot space on the campus of East Dallas Christian Church, a longtime partner of JFC. It will provide wraparound services under one roof to North Texas youth and young adults, ages 10 to 24, at no charge. The program will focus on helping participants excel in both personal and academic pursuits, and organizers anticipate serving 400+ during the first year of this new affiliation. Operations begin immediately, and program registration and more information are available at r3student.org/dallas.
 
R3, whose name conveys its mission to “revive, renew, and restore” the minds and hearts of young people, is a San-Antonio based program which will continue Fowler’s mission to provide opportunities and resources for youth while adding new programs, including a new educational component.  R3 Student Outreach, which was founded in 2019, served 2,212 youths in 2024.  
 
Existing and new programming includes:
·        Counseling
·        Mentorship
·        Tutoring
·        STEM-focused after-school programming
·        Fully accredited private school with focus on professional development
·        High school diploma program
·        Google certifications: IT Support Certificate; Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Certificate; and Cybersecurity Certificate
·        Job development opportunities
·        Resources
·        Food, new clothing, bus passes, toiletries, and other tangible goods as needed
·        Dedicated office space for community partners (CPS, Lifeology Counseling, Job Placement Partners, etc.)
·        Referrals if additional resources are needed
 
Following the ribbon cutting ceremony by JFC President and CEO Nicole Gann, JFC Director of Programming Lisa Mumford, and R3 Student Outreach Founder and Executive Director Juan Ramos, the nearly 100 guests gathered inside the new YSC for remarks and refreshments.
 
“This new space is going to touch and change lives,” said Nicole Gann. “When we met Juan Ramos, we knew immediately that this was going to work and that we had found someone with the same heart and mission to serve North Texas youth and young adults. “We so are so grateful to East Dallas Christian Church for providing this beautiful partner space where we and other organizations can come together and serve others.”
 
“Few programs provide this broad spectrum of wraparound services under one roof,” said Lisa Mumford, director of programming, Juliette Fowler Communities. “As young adults turn 18 and age out of the foster care system, there is a tremendous need for services and support. YSC will play a crucial role in the development of youth and young adults by empowering them to thrive.”
 
“This type of impact doesn’t happen without partnership, and our focus is to be a good partner and to help youth and young adults start again and be loved,” stated Juan Ramos. “Our goal is for young people from any background to be able to walk into this new center and find a place that feels like home – a safe and supportive space that can help them improve their well-being and future opportunities. We are honored to work with Juliette Fowler Communities, who has established relationships and community partners. The possibilities are very exciting.”
 
Attending the ribbon cutting were representatives from community partners Agape Clinic - Dallas, Dallas County Juvenile Department, Dallas Public Library, Family Gateway, The Family Place, New Friends New Life, North Texas Food Bank, Our Friends Place, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the Wesley-Rankin Community Center, and Youth 180 as well as board member leadership and members from JFC, R3 Student Outreach, and East Dallas Christian Church.
 
“JFC began as an orphanage 133 years ago, and since our inception, we have helped children and youth heal from trauma, abuse, and neglect,” said Nicole Gann, president and CEO, Juliette Fowler Communities. “Through this invaluable partnership with R3, we can do even more to equip students with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive in their personal and professional lives.”
 
To contribute to the Youth Support Center, visit this Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/9U8yzid.
 
To register for a program and for more information about the Youth Support Center, visit r3student.org/dallas or call 469-921-0481. A formal registration process is required. Age restrictions are the only requirement, and all programs are available at no cost.
 
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With a 133-year history of caring for all ages, Fowler's intergenerational mission creates a unique purpose-driven retirement culture in the heart of Dallas. In addition to providing a home to almost 500 older adults, Fowler is proud to host the Dementia Friendly Dallas initiative and recently attained "I'm Still Here" certification as a program of distinction in cognitive health. Young women in danger of homelessness live at Fowler in the Ebby House residential program, and over 700 children, youth and families receive resources through Fowler's Children, Youth, and Family Services. Fowler is increasing its memory care, and it is adding an adult day program centered on dementia as well as a Bezos Academy affordable Montessori program for young children in 2026. Visit fowlercommunities.org or call 214.827.0813.
 
Founded in 2019 in San Antonio, Texas, R3 exists to bring renewal, revival and restoration to the minds and hearts of youth and young adults. In middle school, Juan Ramos, R3 founder and executive director, was severely bullied by classmates and teachers. Carrying the burdens of these past experiences, he never forgot the need for youth support. In 2019 after learning of youth suicides due to bullying, Ramos took action, and with the help of friend and partner, Angela Brown Williams, he opened R3 Student Outreach, which has served more than 6,000 youth and young adults since opening. This faith-based agency – now expanding services into North Texas in partnership with Juliette Fowler Communities – provides tutoring, workforce development, certifications, mentorship, food, clothing and resources, helping those aged 10 to 24 excel in personal development and academic pursuits at no cost. Visit r3student.org/dallas or call 469-921-0481.
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JFC Great Place to Work Celebration JFC celebrated with a week of fun for the hard-working staff, which included a hippie-themed BBQ to disco with churros, a tie-dye pizza party, and a luau with Italian Ice. The week concluded with Fowler Spirit Day and a taco truck.

Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner Activated Insights have honored Juliette Fowler Communities with certification as a Great Place to Work. The certification process involved surveying 100% of employees from Juliette Fowler Communities and evaluating more than 60 elements of team members' experience on the job. These included employee pride in the organization's community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Rankings are based on employees' experiences, no matter who they are or what they do.

According to Fowler President and CEO Nicole Gann, "Achieving Fortune's Great Place to Work® status at Fowler is a testament to the dedication of our staff. Our talented team creates a purpose-driven community for seniors of every income level, provides engaging support and care for those with dementia, and improves the lives of Dallas children, youth, and families in need. We are also pleased to be recognized as one of our size's top 25 Workplaces in Aging Services."

"We applaud Juliette Fowler Communities for seeking certification and publicly sharing its employees' feedback," said Dr. Jacquelyn Kung of Great Place to Work's senior care partner, Activated Insights. "These ratings measure its capacity to earn its employees' trust and create a great workplace for high performance."

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About Juliette Fowler Communities

With an over 130-year history of caring for all ages, Fowler's intergenerational mission creates a unique purpose-driven retirement culture in the heart of Dallas. In addition to providing a home to almost 500 older adults, Fowler is proud to host the Dementia Friendly Dallas initiative and recently attained "I'm Still Here" certification as a program of distinction in cognitive health. Eight young women in danger of homelessness live at Fowler in the Ebby House residential program, and over 700 children and foster families receive resources through Fowler's Children, Youth, and Family Services. Fowler is set to expand to include additional memory care, an adult day program centered on dementia, and a Bezos Academy affordable Montessori program for young children in 2026.

About Activated Insights and Great Place to Work

Activated Insights is the senior care affiliate of Great Place to Work, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through its aging services certification program, Activated Insights helps Great Place to Work recognize outstanding workplace cultures in the aging services industry and produce the annual Fortune "Best Workplaces for Aging Services™" as well as other Great Place to Work Best Workplaces lists for Millennials, Women, Diversity, Small & Medium Companies, and various regions. Through its employee engagement platform, Activated Insights helps clients create great workplaces that outpace peers on key business metrics like revenue growth, profitability, and retention. Learn more at ActivatedInsights.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Bezos Academy With space for 60 children, Bezos Academy Dallas - Lakewood marks the sixth Bezos Academy preschool announced in the Dallas area.

With space for 60 children, Bezos Academy Dallas - Lakewood marks the sixth Bezos Academy preschool announced in the Dallas area

Juliette Fowler Communities (JFC), one of the oldest organizations in Dallas serving youth and elders, has partnered with Bezos Academy to open a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired year-round preschool on its campus.

Bezos Academy Dallas - Lakewood will feature three classrooms, a dedicated workspace for educators, and an outdoor play area. The program will have space for 60 children, ages 3–5.

"The mission of Bezos Academy aligns perfectly with Juliette Fowler Communities' mission of building trusting relationships with community members and families," said Nicole Gann, president and CEO, JFC. "Bringing a Bezos Academy preschool onto our campus alongside our intergenerational community is an ideal collaboration that will only strengthen our community through access, education, and service."

Bezos Academy covers operating expenses for its preschools at no cost to eligible families, providing everything the children need during the day, including meals and educational materials. The preschools’ Montessori-inspired approach is designed to meet every child where they are, and to help them learn and grow at their own pace. The organization hires, trains, develops, and pays talented educators, and it provides everything that the children need during their day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. This marks the sixth Bezos Academy preschool announced in the Dallas area to date.

“Communities where seniors and preschoolers learn and live side by side offer natural opportunities for joy and laughter,” said Mike George, president of Bezos Academy. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Juliette Fower Communities to bring a tuition-free, full-day preschool to their campus.”  

Bezos Academy Dallas - Lakewood will be located at 1234 Abrams Road in Dallas. Families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level (about $125,000 per-year for a family of four) with children aged 3 or 4 are eligible to apply. Admissions preference is given to foster children and children experiencing homelessness. More information and an application to the lottery-based selection process will be posted at ?bezosacademy.org

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Juliette Fowler Communities is a Dallas-based nonprofit that fosters communities where people can find a sense of belonging and thrive together. Founded in 1892 by philanthropist Juliette Fowler to serve widows and orphans, the faith-centered organization has evolved to provide a community of support to seniors, youth, children, and those who love them. The organization’s historic location on 21 acres in East Dallas is the city’s oldest continuously operating intergenerational campus. It includes independent and assisted living, memory care, middle-income senior apartments, and affordable senior housing. As the only certified I’m Still Here® Center for Excellence in Dementia Care in North Texas, Fowler’s program adapts experiences to an individual’s cognitive abilities and strengths. The Ebby House residential program serves women, ages 18-24, at risk for homelessness, and the Youth Support Center serves children and families. Fowler is one of 34 organizations nationwide to receive the Intergenerational Program of Distinction designation from Generations United. Visit fowlercommunities.org or call 214.827.0813.

Bezos Academy is a nonprofit organization that is building a network of fully funded tuition-free preschools. Our preschools offer year-round, full-day programming, five days a week, for children from low-income families, ages 3-5 years old. Bezos Academy also provides students with all necessary educational supplies and services to set each student up for success, including Montessori materials, books, arts and crafts, field trips, and meals. For more information, visit www.bezosacademy.org.