A Lifeline in Crisis: Samantha’s Path to Stability with JFS
At 62, Samantha was at a crossroads when she came to Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) last November. She was unemployed, not receiving unemployment benefits, and struggling to pay rent. Her situation was made even more dire by her inability to pay her Verizon...
JFS Attends the Karen Spilka Health Fair!
JFS was once again proud to participate in Senate President Karen Spilka's annual 55+ fall health and wellness fair at Keefe Regional Technical School in Framingham. This fair has taken place each year for over a decade and offers resources, workshops, and activities...
JFS Profiled as a Partner of the Equity In Education Action Project at the Community Leadership Reception
Since 2003, JFS has partnered with the Framingham Public Schools to address academic inequities and provide additional support to young students most in need. In 2021, thanks to funding from the Community Foundation for MetroWest and MathWorks, the Equity In...
ICYMI – Celebrating and Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024
Top left: Miguel Wandering Turtle Walks with No Fear, Lino Covarrubias, CEO JFS, Jesse Edwards, City of Framingham Chief DEI Officer, and Andre StrongBearHeart Gaines, Jr., Cultural Steward for the Nipmuc Nation; Bottom left and center: Andre StrongBearHeart Gaines,...
Support the JFS Lucy & Joe Press Food Pantry when you purchase a Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet at Stop & Shop during the month of October!
We are happy to announce that the JFS Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry has been selected for Stop & Shop's Bloomin' 4 Good Program! Brighten up your day with a bouquet of flowers that fights hunger in the local community! JFS of Metrowest has been selected by local...
October 7th – A Message from JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias
STAFF DRIVEN | VOLUNTEER POWERED | COMMUNITY INVESTED Dear JFS Friends, Supporters and Collaborative Partners, Today marks one year since the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas against civilians in Israel. Although JFS’ work does not involve direct service in Israel,...