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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Standing with the Most Vulnerable: Join Us for HIAS’ Seventh Annual Refugee Shabbat
Visit Visit HIAS.org to learn how you can participate in the 7th Annual Refugee Shabbat. For 45 years, JFS has stood alongside the most vulnerable...
Help JFS Protect Our Community’s Most Vulnerable Families
URGENT ACTION NEEDED - SUPPORT THE CRISIS FUND TODAY AND HELP PROTECT VULNERABLE FAMILIES Support the JFS Crisis Fund Today! Dear JFS Community, The...
Buy Flowers, Fight Hunger: Support JFS Through the Stop & Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program!
We are happy to announce that the JFS Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry has once again been selected for Stop & Shop's Bloomin' 4 Good Program!...
Honoring Black History Month: A Celebration of Legacy, Achievement, and Justice
Black History Month is more than just a time of reflection—it is a powerful celebration of the achievements, resilience, and contributions of...
Warmth and Kindness: NewBridge on the Charles Volunteers Provide Blankets for Families in Need
JFS recently had the pleasure of welcoming Diane Kaplowitz, a dedicated volunteer from Hebrew SeniorLife's NewBridge on the Charles Senior Living...
Beaver Country Day School Students Gain Insight into the Immigrant Experience from the Experts at JFS
Representatives from JFS, Manager of Immigrant Services Maggie Kenney and Case Manager Amira Elamri, recently had the privilege of presenting to a...
Take ACTION in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Why We Should Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a holiday—it is a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight...
ICYMI- January 2025 eNewsletter- Sign Up Today!
Click to read the January 2025 eNewsletter Did you get a copy of this month's JFS Report to the Community? No? Click here if you would like to...
Innovative Immigrant Home Health Career Program Launches to Address Critical Labor Shortages in Massachusetts
PRESS RELEASE Framingham, MA – January 4, 2025 – Today, a groundbreaking pilot program was launched to address the escalating shortage of home...
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.
Programs Include: JFS/FPS Resource Room, Pathways to College Success, Enhanced Case Management, Information and Referral
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, Children’s Clothing Closet, Information and Referral
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: CJP anti-poverty initiative, JFS/Rashi Learning and Leadership Council, Holiday Assistance, Temple Partnerships, Mobilizing Tikkun Olam
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.
Programs Include: Allies in Aging Geriatric Care Management, Healthy Aging, Healthy Partners, Homecare, Patient Navigator
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.
Programs Include: Patient Navigator, Immigrant Services, Development, Healthy Aging, Children’s Clothing Closet
Compelling Stories
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.
What is the One Word You Would Use to Describe JFS of Metrowest?
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JFS Addresses the Housing Crisis – Collaborative Housing Solutions that Build Thriving Communities
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JFS and CJP Fight Homelessness in the Jewish Community
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Through the Power of Volunteerism, JFS is Changing the Lives of Refugees Seeking Safety in Our Community
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