Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) [ EIN: 04-2730898 ] is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to Accelerating Social, Academic and Health Equity. Providing services to over 8,000 people in need within the Metrowest and Greater Boston regions each year, primary focus areas include:

• Nutrition and basic needs assistance for struggling families
• Programs that support the needs of low-income and first generation students so they can thrive
• Citizenship, immigrant and resettlement programs
• Geriatric care management and other support services that enable vulnerable older adults to live independently

YOUR DONATION IS IN GOOD HANDS
JFS’ sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a multi-year 4-star rating from Charity Navigator (with a perfect score of 100%!) so you can have confidence that your donation will drive change and make a difference.

“Charities with Perfect Scores – The exceptional charities on this list have earned perfect scores across all four beacons in our Encompass Rating System. Based on our metrics, these organizations are highly impactful in their given cause area, are fiscally responsible and transparent, and follow leadership and organizational culture best practices. Less than one-tenth of one percent of charities we rate earn a perfect score!” —- Charity Navigator

JFS is also proud to have been consistently awarded the Candid (formerly Guidestar) Platinum Seal of Transparency since 2018. Visit the JFS profile on Candid, which includes our most recent 990s and audited financial statements.

Mission

Accelerating Social, Academic and Health Equity

JFS provides vital social, health and community services to alleviate suffering, enhance lives and support people in need.

Values

Guided by the Jewish tradition of social responsibility and compassion, we are dedicated to:

• Supporting people of all ages and backgrounds
• Treating people with dignity and compassion
• Helping people achieve and sustain healthy lives and independence
• Providing culturally relevant services
• Collaborating with community partners to broaden our impacts

Leadership Vision

JFS is committed to:

1. Be a leader and catalyst in providing the best social, health and community services with special responsibility to vulnerable children, families and older adults.
2. Develop and deliver essential services to assist those in need.
3. Be flexible and adapt to the changing needs in our community.
4. Demonstrate compelling and measurable impacts in all our programs, while exceeding expectations in service and personal attention to clients and partners.
5. Connect and engage the current and future generations and their families to a vibrant, meaningful Jewish community in collaboration with community partners and stakeholders.
6. Attract, develop and retain talented, caring and invested staff, volunteers and lay leaders who work collaboratively in valued and essential partnerships.
7. Have an independent, strong and engaged Board of Directors whose governance sets the priorities and future direction for the agency.
8. Develop the organizational capacities, financial resources and fund development programs that sustain and expand the agency’s mission.