May 20, 2020 | Elder Care Management, Family Assistance Network, Healthy Aging, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, We are JFS!
When the order was issued to wear masks, we immediately thought of the 5,000 clients we serve. Where could we get masks for them all? CEO Lino Covarrubias sent out a call for help to our board. Within days, we had commitments for thousands of masks. We are grateful to...
Apr 1, 2020 | Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
In response to the shortage of protective masks needed for JFS’s ongoing community programming, JFS is relying on our friendships in our community to fill the gaps! One of our Syrian refugee clients, Abdulkader is using his tailoring expertise to make 60 surgical...
Jan 22, 2020 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
JFS is excited to invite you, your family and friends to attend: A Celebration of Diversity Concert Tuesday February 4, 7-8:30 PM Dwight Hall, Framingham State University Come listen to musicians Lerner & Moguilevsky – Artists-in-Residence. An evening for...
Jan 14, 2020 | Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
In partnership with ProGente Connections, JFS of Metrowest will be hosting a Citizenship Clinic at our office in Framingham on Saturday, January 25th! This will be our first clinic in nearly four years. Clients will come to complete the majority of their citizenship...
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!...
Oct 29, 2019 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
On Sunday, Jewish Teen Initiative (JTI-Boston) hosted the 2nd Annual #LoveOurNeighbors Metrowest Community Service Day at Temple Beth Am in Framingham. In partnership with JFS of Metrowest, The Shapiro Foundation, area synagogues, and teen organizations, over 100 teen...
