COVID-19 Information and Resources

Taking on the COVID-19 Pandemic Together

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COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Clinics:

Ongoing Walk-in Clinic

• • Dates: Mon-Fri 8:30-10:30am; Tues-Thurs 5-7 pm
  • Address: 113 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702
  • Info: Childhood vaccinations, lead screening, TB testing, and COVID-19 vaccinations (Johnson and Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer). Possible $20 vaccination fee; no insurance needed

Justice Research Institute (JRI) Clinic

• • Dates: Tues-Thurs 1:00-6:30 pm
  • Address: 1 Grant St. #100, Framingham
  • Info: Can scan QR code on flyer to register; walk-ins are welcome; staff speaks Spanish and Portuguese; no insurance needed

Project Beacon: PCR Testing

• • Info: Appointment required; open to all MA residents; free; no insurance needed

Other:

• • Vax Finder (mass.gov)
  • List of Walk-in Vaccine Clinics in Framingham

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Informational Resource:

 

 

 

• CDC Videos
  • • What to Expect at Your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment 
    • What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine 
    • What You Need to Know About Variants 
    • 10 Thing You Can Do To Manage COVID-19 at Home 

• Public Health Communications Collaborative (updated daily)
  • • COVID-19 FAQ
    • Make Science-Based Decisions during COVID-19 
    • Combatting Misinformation
    • Downloadable Content to Share with Your Community

• Children’s Educational Resources:
  • • To learn about the importance of vaccines and herd immunity, read“Lily the Llama Helps Her Herd” (Available in English, Epañol, & Português).
    • Talking to Children about COVID-19 (AACAP)

• Mass.gov
  • • View the latest MA COVID-19 data
    • COVID-19 Press Releases
    • Learn about the plan to safely reopen Massachusetts

• Metrowest Health Foundation
  • • Vaccine PSA (English) (Spanish) (Portuguese)

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JFS and Community Partner Programs

With our community partners, we are proud to offer the following resources to support and inform those in need during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• • SMOC Covid Rental Assistance
    • • About: RAFTA, ERMA, and ERAP federal assistance program applications in multiple languages; provides eligible applicants up to $4,000 in assistance to pay mortgage and obtain or keep housing. Immigration status does not affect eligibility.
      • If you need assistance with this process, please contact Malvina Goldfarb [mgoldfarb@jfsmw.org; (617) 762-0356, ext. 310]
• • JFS New Americans Loan Program 
    • • About: Designed to promote upward mobility of immigrants and refugees in the Metrowest. In partnership with the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO), we offer practical loans at affordable rates paired with financial education and coaching for eligible clients.
      • Types of loans available: Credit-building, resilience, personal, auto loan, & auto refinance.
      • If you need assistance with this process, please contact Natalie Pesino [npesino@jfsmw.org; (617) 762-0504, ext. 260]

• • JFS and CJP Interest Free Loan Program
    • • About: Loans are available from $1,000–$10,000 to households of moderate income. You must be a resident of the Metrowest area to apply, and a complete loan application is required.

• • JFS’s Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry
    • • About: This short-term aid puts food on the table while our experienced case managers guide clients out of crisis and help them get the support and resources needed for stability.

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JFS NEWS AND BLOG POSTS:

• • • CLICK HERE to see all of our COVID-19-related blogs.
    • JFS Team Spotlight Series! An Interview with JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias
      • • Part 1 – Overview of JFS, Nimble and Innovative Response to COVID-19, Discussion about Community Partnerships
        • Part 2 – Supporting the Immigrant Community During COVID-19
        • Part 3 – Supporting the Jewish community During COVID-19
        • Part 4: Supporting Older Adults During COVID-19
    • Framingham Public Schools Awards JFS for Community COVID-19 Relief Efforts
    • Framingham Community Leaders Discuss Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine–Video in English, Spanish, & Portuguese!
    • When a Young Family was in COVID-19-related Crisis, JFS was there to Help
    • As the Pandemic Wanes, Many Continue to Struggle – Help Us Help Our Neighbors in Need

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