Feb 14, 2024 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries...
Jan 11, 2024 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Making cinnamon swirls and lasagnas, building bookshelves and signing up to become an Active Bystander are just a few ways you can live into the example of activism set by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this holiday weekend. Follow the links below and sign up now to get...
Oct 20, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
The Framingham community gathered together at Farm Pond Park recently to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This day celebrates the languages, music, contributions, and resilience of the Native People. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not yet a federal...
Oct 11, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
UPDATED 11/1/23 JFS strongly condemns the vicious terrorist attack by Hamas against innocent civilians in Israel. The violence is appalling, and we grieve with the families in mourning and communities under siege. We know this horrifying attack has touched many in our...
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...
