Accelerating Social, Academic and Health Equity
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) provides vital social, health, and community services to alleviate suffering, enhance lives, and support people in need.
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Three Members – Two Generations Each of Two Families Serving JFS Homecare Clients
Dámaris Medina-Hernández, long-time Manager of Homecare Training and Quality Assurance, has been with JFS since July 2000. Her passion for the...
Homecare Positions (Metrowest-Greater Framingham)
JOB OPENING (En Español) Updated: July 20, 2022 Job Title: Homemakers and Personal Care Homemakers (PCHs) Work Schedule: Hourly, variable hours,...
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DONATE NOW Accelerating Equity Friends, We hope this finds you well and enjoying the summer so far. As our minds turn to vacations, barbeques...
JFS Partners on Program that Pairs Retirees with Elementary School Students Who Need Additional Assistance with Reading Literacy to Succeed in their Academics
JFS is honored to partner with Literations to close the literacy opportunity gap and promote educational equity for 1st-4th grade students across...
Access a deep JFS profile – most recent 990s, audited financials statements and more!
Learn about JFS’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency, and find links to the most recent 990s, audited financials statements and more.
JFS Receives $2,000 Grant for Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry
Recently, JFS received a $2,000 grant to enable the Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry to purchase items needed to best serve our clientele. The...
Temple Beth Am Supports JFS with 3rd Annual Food and School Supplies Drive
Temple Beth Am community members donate over 20 bags of food and personal care items to be distributed to JFS clients!
Job Opening: Utility Worker
JFS of Metrowest JOB OPENING Posted: July 7, 2022 Job Title: Utility Worker Salary Range: Commensurate with Level of Education and Experience...
JFS of Metrowest Staff Share Why They Got Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Thank you for watching our COVID-19 Vaccine PSA. We are proud to present our multilingual staff, who work tirelessly to accelerate social, academic,...
JFS Supports the Needs of Families at Every Stage of Life
Family Assistance Network
Supported by CJP, the JFS Family Assistance Network provides confidential and respectful assistance to individuals and families in Metrowest to help them meet the short-term challenges resulting from urgent financial difficulties. Our goal is to help households remain independent and financially self-sufficient.
Programs Include: Interest-Free Loan Program, Lucy and Joe’s Food Pantry, Holiday Assistance, Information and Referral, Ready for Success Employment Support
Accelerating Academic & Social Equity
Poverty, high family stress, language barriers and overburdened educational systems are some of the obstacles to success faced by many students in our community. To accelerate academic and social equity for those who face these barriers, JFS is working in collaboration with the Framingham School Department, Framingham State University and MassBay Community College to address academic, social and basic needs challenges.
Immigrant & Resettlement Services
Today’s immigrant families face many challenges, and JFS is developing innovative, integrated resources that address the social, emotional and financial needs of new Americans as they adapt to their new surroundings.
Programs Include: Citizenship Assistance, Enhanced Case Management, Resettlement Support, Healthy Harvest, Weekend Nutrition, Children’s Clothing Closet, Information and Referral, Syrian Refugee Humanitarian Project
Innovative Community Programs
JFS is a nimble and responsive community-based organization that works to fill gaps in existing services and frequently pilots new and innovative programs to meet unaddressed or emerging community needs.
Programs Include: Kesher, Temple Partnerships, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Projects, Jewish Education Collaborative, LGBTQ+ Services and Information/Referral
Healthy Aging and Support for Adults aged 60+
JFS is improving safety, social engagement and access to medical care for frail older adults to maximize their health, independence and quality of life as they navigate the challenges that come with aging.
Impactful Volunteer Opportunities
Each year, JFS partners with over 350 volunteers to positively and significantly impact our community. Across 15+ programs, opportunities range from mentoring students to providing support to older adults to assisting in the office. Volunteer with JFS and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in need.
Compelling Stories
Through the Power of Volunteerism, JFS is Changing the Lives of Refugees Seeking Safety in Our Community
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Through the Power of Collaborative Partnerships JFS Changes the Lives of Immigrants in Our Community
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Responding to Crisis in the Jewish Community – Together, JFS and CJP Answer the Call for Help
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2021 JFS of Metrowest Annual Meeting
Watch a recording of the full online meeting!