Apr 19, 2023 | Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
JFS received a donation of 50 crocheted blankets from an effort called ‘Welcome Blanket’ that is coordinated by Hadassah Margolis. These crocheted blankets will be distributed to incoming Ukranian Families that will be arriving to the Metrowest area...
Apr 18, 2023 | Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Earlier this month, JFS staff attended the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED training provided by CJP Communal Security Initiative. Kaitlin McCarthy from Boston CPR Partners trained us on the use of an AED machine, along with becoming CPR certified, and...
Apr 11, 2023 | Community Partners, Family Assistance Network, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Together, with the help of over 150 volunteers and staff, JFS of Metrowest coordinated the delivery of over 3,000 Kosher meals for Passover to families and older adults throughout Metrowest, Boston and North and South Shore communities. Many thanks to our...
Mar 29, 2023 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS is pleased to work with Dignity Matters, Hope & Comfort, and Coco Tree Kids. Dignity Matters mission is to assist homeless women and girls by providing underwear and hygiene products. They support women regain confidence and dignity by helping...
Mar 27, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
The AJC New England Annual Diplomats Seder was recently held at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum. Each year during this event, people from all walks of life gather with diplomats from around the world to celebrate and rededicate themselves to the preservation...
Mar 17, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Jewish Community, We are JFS!
With the support of Senate President Karen Spilka, JFS received a grant through the Commonwealth to improve the security of the agency’s front entrance. With that grant, JFS was able to replace a glass window door with a ballistic proof door. As a Jewish agency, JFS...
