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,...
Nov 27, 2019 | Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Family Assistance Network, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
All Photos Courtesy of Sheldon Golder It is with overwhelming gratitude that JFS thanks our partners, Daniel’s Table of Framingham, and the many community supporters who helped provide 125 families with everything needed to enjoy a full and festive Thanksgiving...
Nov 21, 2019 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Family Assistance Network, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Reducing Achievement Gaps, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Earlier this week, we held our seventh pop-up clothing distribution at the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Framingham! The JFS Children’s Clothing Closet hosts these pop-up events to provide a store-like shopping experience at a variety of locations across...
Nov 8, 2019 | Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Pathways to College, Veterans, We are JFS!
Earlier this week JFS of Metrowest’s COO, Lino Covarrubias was recognized by the Veterans Student Association at Mass Bay Community College. He was honored for all the work JFS of Metrowest does to make veterans succeed in higher education. Truly inspiring,...
Sep 10, 2019 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Family Assistance Network, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, Reducing Achievement Gaps, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
This past Saturday, the JFS Children’s Clothing Closet hosted a beautiful and inspiring event! In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, board member Chester Black and his wife Diane gathered with their six children, their spouses and their 23 grandchildren...
