When families are forced to flee their home countries because of war, violence, or persecution, starting over in a new land can be overwhelming. Since 1979, JFS has been a lifeline for newly arrived refugees, asylees, and their families — helping them build new lives...
As affordable housing options shrink, JFS is taking action with an innovative solution: the JFS Home-Share Program. This unique initiative connects older adults—who have extra space in their homes—with individuals facing housing insecurity. Through a mutually...
As a community-based nonprofit human services agency, JFS supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our neighbors in need with services that are focused on addressing the social determinates of health – the factors that influence the health of an individual...
We asked JFS donors, friends, clients, staff and volunteers to describe JFS in one word – Hope, Servicio, Nimble, Responsive, Impact, Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Blessing are just a few of the words that were top of mind. Many thanks to all who...
Since its inception, JFS of Metrowest in Framingham has been working with refugees, asylees and others fleeing violence in their home countries to help them build a new life in the Metrowest Greater Boston region of Massachusetts. Over the last year, with the...
The shortage of affordable housing is increasing and in the last year, JFS of Metrowest has received more calls than ever before from individuals and families who are on the verge of losing their homes or are homeless. In partnership with CJP, JFS is responding to the...
