Nov 8, 2024 | Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
The JFS Homecare Team is growing, and we are excited to introduce its newest member! Name: Paola Matias Country of Origin: Honduras Languages: Spanish, Portuguese and English Training: Certified Home Health Aide and Certified Nurses Assistant. Position: Homemaker and...
Nov 7, 2024 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
JFS of Metrowest provides emergency support to refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants that have recently arrived to the Metrowest area. Many of these families have traveled from warm, tropical climates and have never experienced a New England winter before. As the...
Nov 6, 2024 | Business, Community Partners, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Patient navigator, We are JFS!
We are thrilled to announce that Jewish Family Service (JFS) has been awarded a discretionary “Make a Difference Dollars” grant from the Cummings Foundation! This generous funding will enable us to further our mission of providing vital services to our community. A...
Nov 6, 2024 | Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Veterans, We are JFS!
Dear JFS Friends, Supporters and Collaborative Partners, I hope this communication finds you well. However you may feel about the recent results of the election, on Veterans Day, we gather to honor the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans, who...
Oct 29, 2024 | Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Thanks to a generous basic needs grant from the City of Framingham, JFS was able to distribute hundreds of warm, essential seasonal clothing items. Team members Justo Rosario-Lebrón and Operations Manager Sobely Katzman assisted participants in finding items that meet...
Oct 28, 2024 | Business, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
For families with limited income, managing the increased financial demands of the cold weather seasons can be a struggle. To help ease the burden and ensure that young students are equipped to safely enjoy being outdoors, particularly during school recess where...