Eversource Helps JFS Support the Needs of Homeless Individuals Residing in Metrowest Communities
Peter Bowman, Community Relations and Economic Development Specialist at Eversource Energy recently visited JFS of Metrowest offices and presented a check to help JFS support the basic needs of homeless individuals residing in Metrowest communities. The...
FICA Immigration Speaking & Packing Event!
JFS recently attended an event hosted by the co-chairs of the Framingham Interfaith Community Association (FICA), Rev. Debbie Clark of Edwards Church and Open Spirit and Rabbi Allison Porier of Temple Beth Sholom. The event had two parts: a presentation from JFS'...
FSU Students Engage with JFS’ Haitian Families!
During Framingham State University’s Spring 2024 semester, Child and Family Studies majors in the Community-based Education course have been volunteering their time to Haitian families JFS has been resettling. These students have been coming once a week to play...
Ilene Perlman Speaks at JFS-Rashi Learning & Leadership Council!
Ilene Perlman was the guest speaker at the JFS-Rashi Learning & Leadership Council earlier this month. Ilene is a photographer who travels the world to tell the stories of Jewish community members from all different backgrounds and ethnicities. She travels to...
CJP Hosts Ignite Event with Collaborative Partners!
CJP recently hosted a collaborative event with JFS, Repair the World, and JALSA. 110 young professionals were in attendance. The event was set up as a round robin where JFS, JALSA and Repair the World had a table and an activity. Repair the World hosted trivia of...
Welcoming New Staff to JFS!
Karina Pimenta With JFS since: February 2024 Job Title: Case Manager From: Brazil Speaks: English, Portuguese, and Spanish I am a social worker by nature. I am trilingual and I have over 7 years of experience in human services. I hold a degree in Social Services, and...