The Shapiro Foundation kicks off the second year of the JFS/Rashi Learning and Leadership Council
October 2023 started the second session of the JFS/ Rashi Learning & Leadership Council. The JFS-Rashi Learning and Leadership Council consists of middle school students from The Rashi School. Students were selected to serve on the council for one year with...
The Yale Foundation Supplies Framingham Students with Winter Boots!
For the second year in a row Yale Appliance Company and The Yale Foundation in collaboration with JFS hosted a winter boot event at Harmony Grove Elementary School in Framingham. This event supports students of all ages attending Framingham Public Schools. Due...
Mitzvah Metrowest – Support Israeli War Evacuees Locally (Needham)
Current mission: Welcoming Displaced Israeli Families to the Metrowest Community In the tight-knit Needham community, three friends – Amanda Wallack, Elyse Pine, and Melissa Blum – united to launch "Mitzvah Metrowest." Moved by the ongoing needs in Israel and...
Framingham’s Indigenous People’s Day Event!
The Framingham community gathered together at Farm Pond Park recently to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. This day celebrates the languages, music, contributions, and resilience of the Native People. Indigenous Peoples' Day is not yet a federal holiday but...
Introducing JFS of Metrowest’s Home-Share Program!
JFS of Metrowest, in collaboration with the City of Framingham Office of Community Development and with the Framingham Council on Aging - Callahan Center has launched the Framingham Senior Home-Share pilot program. This innovative program connects older adults...
Introducing AmeriCorps Service Member Caleb Ruiz
My name is Caleb Ruiz, and I am the Americorps Service Member at JFS! I was born and raised in a Spanish speaking household in Framingham, MA. I graduated from Framingham State University with my bachelor's in liberal arts. After graduating, I signed up for the NAiP...
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