Aug 7, 2024 | Community Programs, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
Do you have a below-market apartment, a suite or a room in the MetroWest MA area that you are willing to rent to an older adult or to a family in dire need? Can you use the extra income from sharing your space with someone else? Do you have parents who are able to...
Aug 2, 2024 | Community Programs, Elder Care Management, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
Each month, JFS Memory Cafés provide an engaging activity that caters to individuals with varying cognitive abilities. From live music, movement and art to storytelling and games, these activities are intended to stimulate, promote creativity, and provide a shared...
May 29, 2024 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Established in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to bring attention to the mental health challenges that many people face and highlight the importance of mental health to overall wellbeing and quality of life. If you or someone you love is struggling, the...
May 29, 2024 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Community Programs, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
The JFS/Rashi Learning and Leadership Council visited the JFS Resource Room at Framingham Public Schools. Over 40 Rashi students arrived with 11 bins filled with essential supplies such as paper towels, soap, toilet paper, cleaning products, and hair supplies....
May 24, 2024 | Business, Community Partners, Community Programs, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
JFS was honored at Metrowest ESL’s Annual Fundraising Event earlier this month and received the Social Services Agency Award! JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias, Senior Director of Immigration Services Alma Cothias, Manager of Immigration Services Maggie Kenney and...
May 20, 2024 | Business, Community Partners, Community Programs, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
Earlier this month, JFS received a generous donation from The Framingham Elks to support our Immigration Services program. JFS Senior Director of Immigrant Services Alma Cothias, Manager of Immigrant Services Maggie Kenney, and Immigrant Services staff Vera DeSouza,...