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
Celebrating Partnership, Compassion & Community Impact | Honoring Rob Andrews
At the 2026 Seize the Dream celebration, JFS of Metrowest honored Rob Andrews with the Max Michelson Humanitarian Award for his compassion, leadership, and partnership in welcoming immigrant and refugee families. His extraordinary efforts have helped create a stronger, more compassionate community for families starting anew.
Celebrating Joni & Reid Fishman | Leadership, Service & Community Impact with Jewish Family Service of Metrowest
At Seize the Dream, JFS honored Joni and Reid Fishman for their extraordinary leadership, generosity, and longstanding partnership with JFS in strengthening our community. Through mentorship, service, and a shared commitment to empowering future leaders, they continue to make a lasting impact.
From Crisis to Stability: How JFS, CJP and Community Partners Help Families Thrive
When Shari faced job loss, housing instability, and financial hardship, JFS and its community partners helped her find stability, hope, and a path forward. Watch her story and see how collaboration changes lives.
Program News
Pride Month: Carrying Forward a Legacy of Justice and Belonging
A Reflection from Lino Covarrubias, CEO, Jewish Family Service of Metrowest This spring, I was honored to serve as the featured speaker for Temple Shir Tikva's annual David Passer Memorial Social Justice Lecture, a tradition that celebrates the life and legacy...
In Case You Missed It: Supporting Aging Loved Ones from Afar
Caring for aging loved ones is never easy—and when you're hundreds of miles away, the challenges can feel overwhelming. In a recent letter from the family of a client working with Allies in Aging care manager Lynn Schuster, one caregiver shares how...
Commemorating Juneteenth 2026
On June 19, Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Metrowest joins communities across the country in commemorating Juneteenth—a day that honors freedom, recognizes the enduring resilience of Black Americans, and reminds us that the work of advancing justice is ongoing....
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