Jun 3, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Each year during the month of June, individuals from around the world come together to celebrate Pride Month, as we push for equal justice and equal opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community, and elevate their many contributions to our society! JFS is PROUD to support our...
May 21, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS is pleased to announce that the organization has been named a recipient of the Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program! The Baker-Polito Administration announced $950,000 in grant awards to 53 faith-based organizations and houses of worship to strengthen...
Apr 27, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS is proud to announce that the agency’s Board of Directors has approved to set the JFS minimum wage to $15/hour! The decision was approved at this week’s Board of Directors meeting on April 26th. Increasing the minimum wage has been fraught with...
Apr 21, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Dear Friends and Supporters of JFS, Yesterday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of three criminal counts for the murder of George Floyd. The reaction to the verdict has been far and wide. Some have cheered that justice had been served....
Nov 13, 2020 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Community Programs, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Framingham, MA – November 13, 2020 – Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) is pleased to announce that CEO Lino Covarrubias has been named by the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber of Commerce to its inaugural list of Newton-Needham MetroWest 50...
Oct 15, 2020 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Community Programs, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS Board President Joe Volman and JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias announce the establishment of the Committee on Anti-Racism and Fighting Antisemitism at JFS. The purpose of this committee will be to develop long term strategies to address hate, discrimination and bigotry...
