Sep 27, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. These...
Sep 15, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, New American Services, Resettlement, We are JFS!
In October 2022, when a group of migrants from Venezuela were transported to Martha’s Vineyard, JFS jumped into action and worked with partner organizations to ensure that the newcomers did not become homeless by helping them establish housing and connecting...
Aug 22, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
Dear JFS Friends, Supporters, and Collaborative Partners, Thank you to all who so quickly and generously responded to the requests for donations to support JFS’ work with the newly arrived families from Haiti who were recently relocated to Framingham. Over the...
Aug 4, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Community Partners, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
In response to the escalating Climate Change crisis, and as part of JFS’ commitment to Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), in October 2022 the Board instituted the JFS Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability Policy which highlights key areas where JFS will take...
Aug 4, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Community Partners, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
As the Climate Change crisis accelerates, JFS is proud to be a member of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA) who recently published a Climate Action Plan and worked alongside 20 other major Jewish umbrella organizations as founding partners of the...
Jul 31, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities
UPDATED 8/23/2023: Please see our most recent eNewletter with up to date info. Our community has now grown from helping 12 to 52 families and numbers are growing....
