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
Finding Home Through JFS Home-Share: A Story of Friendship & Belonging
The JFS Home-Share program helps match individuals seeking affordable housing with homeowners who have a compatible living space to share. Beyond providing stable housing, the program fosters companionship, independence, and lasting connections that enrich the lives of everyone involved. Whether you’re looking for housing, have space to share, or simply want to learn more about the life-changing impact of Home-Share, we invite you to watch this remarkable story.
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.
Program News
Geriatric Care Manager Laila Vehvilainen Presents “Quieting the Mind”, Tools to Reduce Stress, at the Natick Senior Center
Life can feel overwhelming, but finding moments of calm can make all the difference. Join us on Tuesday, August 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the Natick Community Senior Center for Quieting the Mind: Tools & Strategies for Reducing Stress in a Complex World, an engaging...
ICYMI- July 2026 Report to the Community eNewsletter- Sign Up Today!
CIick to read the July 2026 eNewsletter In Case You Missed It: Read the July 2026 JFS Report to the Community, featuring updates on our Build-A-Backpack campaign, expanded Mobile Food Pantry, innovative housing initiatives, new immigration resources, and our...
I Love You Everywhere Now Available in Brazilian Portuguese
We’re excited to announce that I Love You Everywhere is now available in Brazilian Portuguese! Families can now enjoy this heartwarming story in both print and electronic formats, making it even easier to share its timeless message of unconditional love with...
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