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...
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 7, 2020 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, PAGES/RAG, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Reducing Achievement Gaps, Volunteer Opportunities
On February 3rd, JFS of Metrowest hosted the third Homework Dinner and Academic Support Night at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Framingham. These events have been very popular with parents, teachers and students alike and will be held once a month. The event was...
Dec 19, 2019 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Immigrant and Resettlement, Reducing Achievement Gaps, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Earlier this week, just in time for the winter holiday break, the JFS Children’s Clothing Closet distributed a total of 65 pre-ordered clothing packages to students at the Woodrow Wilson and Brophy Elementary Schools in Framingham, our largest distribution to date!...
Dec 12, 2019 | Education Equity Initiative, PAGES/RAG, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Earlier this week, JFS of Metrowest, in close partnership with Framingham Public Schools, Woodrow Wilson PTO and Daniel’s Table, hosted the first ever Homework Dinner and Academic Support Night at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School! JFS invited students, families,...