JFS/Rashi Learning and Leadership Council: Culminating Session with Barry Shrage
Pictured (back row, left to right) among this year's cohort of the JFS/Rashi Leadership Council are Manager of Annual Campaign/Philanthropy Abygail Frankel, Senior Director of Innovation and Community Engagement Adam Smith, former President of CJP and current...
Investing in People, Strengthening Care: Celebrating the First Cohort of JFS’s Immigrant Workforce Development Program
We are proud to celebrate the first cohort of graduates: (top, left to right) Ela Atreaga Reyes, Yaneth Yudexi Rivero Guevara, Jacyara Goncalves Barreto, Elsa Gutierrez, Sandra Morales, Blanca Lopez Sanchez, and Paola Gutierrez Morales with Homecare Training Manager...
From Struggle to Stability: How JFS and Second Chance Cars Are Changing Lives
If you live outside metro Boston and don’t have access to reliable, affordable transportation, everyday tasks—getting to work, buying groceries, attending medical appointments—can feel nearly impossible. For low-income individuals, especially newly arrived refugees,...
Recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate public understanding of mental health and reinforce the fundamental truth that mental health is an integral component of overall health. Just as we prioritize physical well-being, we must recognize and support...
Honoring the Fallen – A Memorial Day Message from JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias
Dear Friends, This Memorial Day, we pause as a nation to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. For many, it is a solemn day of remembrance; for others, it is deeply personal. As a Navy veteran who served for 22 years, I carry...
Honoring Haitian Heritage Month
It was only through the support of a dedicated network of donors, volunteers, and community partners that JFS has successfully resettled 130 Haitian asylum seekers in the Metrowest and Greater Boston areas. Make a donation today to support this life-changing work — or...