Thinking about Privilege & the Pervasiveness of Racial Injustice: Thoughts by JFS Staff Member Stephanie Rohr
JFS staff member Stephanie Rohr shares helpful reflections and resources about racial injustice and white privilege.
Community Action & Anti-racism, Thoughts & Resources from JFS Staff Member Maggie Kenney
JFS staff member shares own thoughts and list of educational resources on racial injustice as protests and demonstrations continue throughout the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death in the hands of law enforcement.
Support Student Learning & Creativity At Home: Donate to JFS Educational Care Packages!
JFS seeking donations for educational care packages for the 57 Woodrow Wilson 3rd and 4th graders who were a part of the JFS All Stars and STEAM Academy programs this school year!
10th JFS Collaborative Distribution – Over 2,700 Bags of Food & Personal Care Items Distributed to Date!
In an on-going collaborative community effort, JFS has passed out a total of 1,427 bags of food and 1,304 bags of personal care products to the Framingham community in 10 weeks of distributions!
Standing Together in the Struggle for Justice
Click to read a letter from JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias and Board President Josef Volman regarding how JFS is responding to the current events throughout our country and community after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
JFS Welcomes New Board Members, Honors Volunteers and Staff
At its 42nd Annual Meeting, JFS welcomed 5 new board members and new president, Josef Volman. Rabbi Summit spoke on “Hope, Courage and Community during a Time of Challenge.” Staff and volunteers were recognized for their contributions to the community. Post includes a recording of the virtual event!