Celebrating the 33rd Annual Seize the Dream Gala Honorees and Max Michelson Humanitarian Award Recipient
JFS is so excited to announce this year's honorees: David and Gail Milowe and receiving the JFS Max Michelson Humanitarian Award: Ed E. Zuker and Chestnut Hill Realty The 33rd annual Seize the Dream Gala to be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Westin Waltham...
JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias Appointed to Framingham State University’s Volunteer Board of Trustees
JFS is excited to announce that our CEO, Lino Covarrubias, was appointed to the Framingham State University’s volunteer Board of Trustees, alongside Finance Executive Mariel Freve. JFS is grateful for FSU's partnership, which it looks forward to further strengthening...
JFS and Volunteers Pack Over 600 Backpacks for the 11th Annual Build-A-Backpack Event!
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…!
Temple Beth Am Donates School Supplies for 11th Annual Build-a-Backpack Event
Temple Beth Am community members donate over 20 bags of food and personal care items to be distributed to JFS clients!
JFS Volunteers Prepare 48 Bins of Clothing for Children in Need
Last month, we had a group of volunteers help out at one of our clothing storage containers at Framingham High School. The volunteers helped to sort, count and inventory clothing that we received in a large shipment from a community partner. Overall, the volunteers...
ICYMI — Ask Ally Series: Social Engagement, Social Isolation, and Loneliness
Dear Ally, What is the difference between social isolation and loneliness, and why is it important? Wondering and Alone ___________ Dear Wondering and Alone, During the COVID lockdown we were physically separate from others We could count on one hand the number of...