Oct 30, 2020 | Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, We are JFS!
Dear JFS Friends, As we prepare for one of the most important Presidential elections in modern history, I want to share the following story to inspire everyone to GET OUT THE VOTE. As Elie Wiesel of blessed memory so well stated: “We must take sides. Neutrality...
Oct 30, 2020 | Featured, Healthy Aging, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, LGBTQ+, Older Adults, We are JFS!
In partnership with Temple Israel (TI) of Natick, JFS helped to sponsor and coordinate a virtual screening of the powerful and award-winning documentary, Gen Silent. Filmed a decade ago, Gen Silent reveals the concerns, challenges, and triumphs of several LGBT elders...
Oct 15, 2020 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Programs, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS Board President Joe Volman and JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias announce the establishment of the Committee on Anti-Racism and Fighting Antisemitism at JFS. The purpose of this committee will be to develop long term strategies to address hate, discrimination and bigotry...
Oct 14, 2020 | Family Assistance Network, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Meet the JFS Family Assistance & Healthy Aging Team! Case managers in the JFS Family Assistance Network (a partner program of CJP’s Anti-Poverty Initiative) provide case management, emergency financial assistance, information and referral and employment support...
Oct 9, 2020 | Business, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Seize the Dream, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
(details to be announced at a later date) Josef Volman, Board President and Lino Covarrubias, CEO are excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 Max Michelson Humanitarian Award: Diane and Chester Black Click Here — Sign Up to Receive Event Notifications...
Oct 6, 2020 | Business, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
JFS is excited to welcome aboard and introduce a new team of social work interns and a new AmeriCorps service member this year –Please check out these quick blurbs from each of them as they begin their time at JFS! *** Leila Murphy — New American...
