Nov 29, 2021 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Thanksgiving is a time to stop, reflect, and be grateful for the many blessings in our lives. We pause to do this, even with the realization that life can be hard and challenging, especially as we mark our second Thanksgiving with the COVID-19 pandemic. The ways in...
Oct 21, 2021 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
On October 19th, Edward Shapiro of the Shapiro Foundation presented on the topic, “My Journey in Philanthropy.” Click here to watch the virtual presentation! In 2016, Ed and and his wife, Barbara, led a successful community-wide effort–including local, regional...
Oct 13, 2021 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Programs, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
This month, Rashi School teens collected over 250 pairs of new socks and underwear for the JFS Children’s Clothing Closet, under the guidance of Dean of Students Joni Fishman, Director of Social Justice Stephanie Rotsky, and Social Justice Assistant Sherman Goldblum. ...
Oct 8, 2021 | Community Programs, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, and we are interviewing members of our board and staff to get their perspectives on what this celebration means for them and for our community. We spoke with Dr. F. Javier Cevallos, President of Framingham State...
Sep 17, 2021 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
Today is National Citizenship Day. The United States Customs and Immigration Services notes, “Each year, on September 17, Americans celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. We encourage Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of...
Aug 19, 2021 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Community Programs, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Recently, JFS’s Healthy Aging Initiative, NORC Program, and Children’s Clothing Closet joined forces to partner with the Framingham Housing Authority (FHA) to provide an action-packed afternoon for the Hastings House residents. Activities included a pop-up...
