JFS and Volunteers Pack Over 300 Backpacks for the 12th Annual Build-A-Backpack Event!

For the 12th consecutive year, JFS of Metrowest provided backpacks and school supplies to children in our community who need it most! Build-A-Backpack brings families together, giving us the chance to learn how we can better help and support our shared community. This...

Third Generation Philanthropist Donates to the Children’s Clothing Closet in Honor of His Bar Mitzvah

In honor of his Bar Mitzvah, Sammy Chasen collected monetary donations as well as several boxes and bags of brand new and gently used items for the JFS Children’s Clothing Closet located in the Framingham Public School’s Resource Room.  He and his father,...

ICYMI – Celebrating and Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022

JFS was proud to celebrate and recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 10th at the gathering hosted by the Framingham Public Schools (FPS) at the Fuller Middle School. This year’s event focused on acknowledging Nipmuc Nation land, reminding us that “WE...

JFS and Volunteers Pack Over 600 Backpacks for the 11th Annual Build-A-Backpack Event!

For the 11th consecutive year, JFS of Metrowest will provide backpacks full of school supplies to children in our community who need it most! Build-a-Backpack brings families together, giving us the chance to learn how we can better help and support our shared...

JFS Kicks Off 11th Annual Build-A-Backpack Event by Partnering with Definitive Healthcare to Pack 300 Backpacks!

Yesterday, JFS partnered with Definitive Healthcare, who donated supplies to pack 300 backpacks full of school supplies for children in our community who need it most! The team of packers included over 30 Definitive Healthcare associates, who generously donated their...

JFS Partners on Program that Pairs Retirees with Elementary School Students Who Need Additional Assistance with Reading Literacy to Succeed in their Academics

JFS is honored to partner with Literations to close the literacy opportunity gap and promote educational equity for 1st-4th grade students across Greater Boston and Framingham. (Photo Credit: Matt Roth) Literations is a Boston nonprofit that connects older-adult...