March is National Social Work Month – Caring Professionals Committed to Making Change Happen
National Social Work Month was first organized in March of 1963 by National Association of Social Workers (NASW) as a way to encourage public support for the profession, and in 1984 through a joint resolution of Congress, March was proclaimed National Professional...
JFS is Growing – Meet the Most Recent Additions to the Team!
JFS is growing and we are pleased to introduce the following professionals who recently joined the JFS team. To learn about joining the team at JFS, click here for available job openings or click here to learn about volunteering with JFS. Gail Chancey Job Title: Event...
JFS Celebrates Women’s History Month – Read a Reflection from Past Board President Reva Tankle
Reva Tankle Past President, JFS Board 2010-2011 Since its inception, JFS of Metrowest has valued and relied upon the leadership of many strong and talented women to champion the JFS mission and shape the agency for future generations. We asked Reva Tankle who served...
Senate President Karen Spilka and Area Leaders Attend Mezuzah Installation Ceremony at JFS
With the support of Senate President Karen Spilka, JFS received a grant to improve the security of the agency with a ballistic proof door. Senate President Spilka and Jeremy Burton, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston (JCRC) were present during the ceremony when Rabbi Sam Blumberg from Temple Beth Am in Framingham installed a Mezuzah at the new entrance. Many thanks to Senate President Spilka for her support and for helping to ensure that faith-based organizations such as JFS are protected against hate in our community!
JFS/ Rashi Learning & Leadership Council- Hamper Project
Members of the JFS/ Rashi Learning and Leadership Council completed a community service project of creating “Welcome Hampers” for JFS clients moving into new homes. Students were encouraged to use their leadership skills to creatively engage others in...
Personal Care Item Distribution Event
JFS held a Personal Care Item Distribution at the Pelham Lifelong Learning Center in Framingham, Ma. 18 bags full of feminine hygiene products were distributed to residents. The bags included items such as toothpaste, deodorant, pads, body wash, and toothbrushes. ...