Citizenship Day: Syrian Refugee Resettlement Update
Today is National Citizenship Day. The United States Customs and Immigration Services notes, "Each year, on September 17, Americans celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. We encourage Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and...
JFS Distributes Over 2,000 Items of New Clothing at Back-to-School Event
Earlier this month, JFS distributed over 2,000 items of new clothing at a Children's Clothing Closet pop-up. The event, held at Mary Dennison Park, was a part of Discovering Hidden Gems' Back-to-School Extravaganza. Discovering Hidden Gems is a Framingham-based...
Donations Needed to Support Afghan Evacuee Crisis
Dear Friends, In recent days, we have received an urgent update that the State of Massachusetts is imminently expecting to receive 1,000 people coming from Afghanistan. Through our partnerships with JFS of Western Mass and HIAS, we here at JFS are expecting to provide...
JFS Responds to the Demonstration of Hate at Temple Beth Sholom of Framingham
JFS is angered and saddened by the demonstration of hate that occurred at Temple Beth Sholom of Framingham on September 9th. As Rabbi Allison Poirier stated, “It is extremely troubling to discover a symbol of animosity toward the Jewish community in the midst of our...
Latest Updates on the Afghani Evacuee Crisis
Thank you for your interest in learning how you can assist incoming Afghani evacuees. At this time, the most urgent need is specific to housing. If you have a separate space with a private bathroom - such as a rental property, in-law apartment, vacation home, etc. -...
Together in Harmony: Framingham Public Schools Celebrates Elementary School Renaming with JFS and other Community Partners
For the 9th consecutive year, JFS of Metrowest aims to provide over 200 backpacks full of school supplies to children in our community who need it most; but given the current public health emergency, this year’s initiative is going to look a little different…!