A Simple Guide to Starting the Advance Care Planning Conversation
Thinking about future health care decisions isn't always easy—but having the right resources can make the process feel much more manageable. As part of our ongoing commitment to helping individuals and families prepare for the future, JFS is pleased to share...
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.
Aging Alone? You Don’t Have to Navigate It by Yourself
More older adults than ever are aging without the consistent support of nearby family members. Whether by choice or circumstance, many people are living independently later in life while navigating healthcare decisions, changing physical needs, and the everyday...
Meet the Newest Members of the JFS Homecare Team
The Homecare team at JFS of Metrowest continues to grow, and we're excited to introduce three new staff members who have recently joined us. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to supporting older adults in our community strengthen our mission of helping...
Community Foundation for MetroWest Grant Strengthens the JFS Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry
JFS of Metrowest is deeply grateful to the Herbert and Esther Atkinson Fund of the Community Foundation for MetroWest for its generous grant of $5,000 in support of the Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry. This meaningful gift comes at a critical time, as rising food...
In Case You Missed It: JFS of Metrowest’s Home-Share Program Featured in The Boston Globe
JFS of Metrowest's innovative Home-Share program was recently highlighted in a letter to the editor published in The Boston Globe, recognizing homesharing as one of the many creative solutions to Massachusetts' housing crisis (click here to read "Opinion: We should...