Apr 3, 2020 | Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, We are JFS!
As unemployment increases due to the COVID-19 crisis, many families in Framingham are struggling to afford basic needs such as food and personal care items. To respond, JFS of Metrowest, in collaboration with community partners, has started a series of distribution...
Apr 1, 2020 | Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
In response to the shortage of protective masks needed for JFS’s ongoing community programming, JFS is relying on our friendships in our community to fill the gaps! One of our Syrian refugee clients, Abdulkader is using his tailoring expertise to make 60 surgical...
Mar 13, 2020 | Community Programs, JFS of Metrowest, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Yesterday JFS of Metrowest and Daniel’s Table of Framingham packed 75 bags of fresh produce and other staples at DT’s workspace on Pearl St. The bags were delivered to the Pelham Life-Long Learning Center in Framingham and passed out to families. In the midst of...
Mar 3, 2020 | Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Dear Friends, What a month! I continue on my 100-day listening tour meeting with partners, donors, stakeholders, and supporters. I’m so invigorated by my discussions with people about JFS. We are viewed as a trusted community organization; a social services agency...
Feb 17, 2020 | Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
In a new initiative, JFS of Metrowest hosted the first of many fresh fruit and vegetable distributions at the Pelham Life-Long Learning Center in Framingham on Thursday evening! In partnership with Daniel’s Table, Brophy Elementary School, and the Pelham...
Feb 17, 2020 | Community Programs, Healthy Aging, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Patient navigator, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Join the over 200 volunteers who help JFS of Metrowest provide vital social, health, and community services to alleviate suffering, enhance lives, and support people in need. Whether you’re looking to volunteer on a short-term or long-term basis, we have the...
