For those Facing Eviction, Faith Leaders call for Assistance! What they think would help.
With one simple step, Massachusetts can save hundreds of families from homelessness, protect children from unimaginable trauma and cut the number of people who need space in our overcrowded shelters. It is time we provided poor families and individuals facing eviction...
Take ACTION in Celebration of Earth Day!
One of our main tenets at JFS is Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World). Never has our Earth been in more need of physical repair than with the current major global warming and climate change we are experiencing. We must act now. This imperative was the driving...
In Partnership with CJP, JFS Distributes Over 3,000 Meals for Passover!
Together, with the help of over 150 volunteers and staff, JFS of Metrowest coordinated the delivery of over 3,000 Kosher meals for Passover to families and older adults throughout Metrowest, Boston and North and South Shore communities. Many thanks to our...
Thank You to our 2024 Boston Marathon Runners!
Congratulations to all of the 2024 Boston Marathon Runners! Cynthia Fraine, John Schultz, and Jerome Rubin ran the 2024 Boston Marathon to support JFS of MetroWest! JFS had the pleasure of having water stops in Framingham at Mile 6 and at Debbie Gottbetter's Parents...
Volunteer Takes Initiative to Supply JFS Resource Room!
Cathy Boskey, a Framingham resident who often volunteered at the local food pantry, met JFS Director of Philanthropy Jayne Lampert at a recent food distribution event. She expressed interest in volunteering with JFS, and shortly after started volunteering her time at...
FSU students learn a lesson in Innovation with JFS!
Launched in 2023, The JFS Center for Social Innovation provides an open and creative space where local non-profit organizations may convene to brainstorm and develop new and cutting-edge approaches to the many social challenges in the community. To assist young...