Sep 19, 2023 | Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
JFS of Metrowest is pleased to announce our return to being at full affiliate status with HIAS. Drawing on Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can...
Sep 15, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, New American Services, Resettlement, We are JFS!
In October 2022, when a group of migrants from Venezuela were transported to Martha’s Vineyard, JFS jumped into action and worked with partner organizations to ensure that the newcomers did not become homeless by helping them establish housing and connecting...
Sep 13, 2023 | Business, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Name: Elsa Gutierrez With JFS since: August 2023 Job Title: Homecare From: Guatemala Speaks: Portuguese and English “My name is Elsa Gutierrez, and I am 37 years of age. I am from Guatemala, and I live with my husband Luis and have two daughters and 15-year-old...
Aug 31, 2023 | Community Partners, Education Equity Initiative, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, PAGES/RAG, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
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...
Aug 22, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
Dear JFS Friends, Supporters, and Collaborative Partners, Thank you to all who so quickly and generously responded to the requests for donations to support JFS’ work with the newly arrived families from Haiti who were recently relocated to Framingham. Over the...
Aug 17, 2023 | Business, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
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