Accelerating Academic & Social Equity
JFS is working to reduce educational inequities among low-income immigrants and first-generation college students through programs that support students and their families with mentoring, basic needs assistance, and academic tutoring.
Pathways to College Success
Emerging partnerships with Mass Bay Community College, Framingham State University and DUET accelerate higher education achievement and social equity.
Program Videos
Welcoming the Stranger: JFS and Community Partners Bring Hope to Refugees – Changing Lives Together
Learn how partnering with JFS can make a meaningful and powerful difference in the lives of people who need help the most.
JFS Home-Share: Innovative Housing Solution That Connects Older Adults & Prevents Homelessness
Learn how partnering with JFS can make a meaningful and powerful difference in the lives of people who need help the most.
JFS Fosters Innovative Partnerships for Brighter Tomorrows
Learn how partnering with JFS can make a meaningful and powerful difference in the lives of people who need help the most.
Program News
Honoring the Fallen – A Memorial Day Message from JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias
Dear Friends, This Memorial Day, we pause as a nation to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. For many, it is a solemn day of remembrance; for others, it is deeply personal. As a Navy veteran who served for 22 years, I carry...
Honoring Haitian Heritage Month
It was only through the support of a dedicated network of donors, volunteers, and community partners that JFS has successfully resettled 130 Haitian asylum seekers in the Metrowest and Greater Boston areas. Make a donation today to support this life-changing work — or...
Growing Older Thinking of Jewish American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and we asked Malka Young, LICSW, Director of Allies in Aging, JFS Elder Care Solutions to reflect on how her Jewish American heritage influences her work as a Geriatric Care Manager. Growing Older Thinking of Jewish...