Mar 1, 2023 | Elder Care Management, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
Meet the Newest Team Members! Sandra Polanco Orellana From: El Salvador Speaks: Spanish and some English Job Title: Homemaker Sandra Polanco Orellana started as a homemaker with JFS January 5th of this year. She is from El Salvador, and she came to the...
Feb 28, 2023 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Elder Care Management, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
JFS is collaborating with the Framingham Housing Authority to support resident seniors to remain healthy, independent, and age in place as part of the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC). JFS has implemented and manages a healthy aging program...
Feb 20, 2023 | Business, JFS of Metrowest, Job Opportunities, Older Adults, We are JFS!
Job Title: Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse (As Needed/Pro Re Nata/PRN) Company: Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to accelerating social, academic and health equity and provides services to...
Feb 16, 2023 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, PAGES/RAG, We are JFS!
On January 11th, JFS and Daniel’s Table partnered to create an amazing pop-up event. This event took place at Daniel’s Table from 3pm-5pm. Going forward, we hope to do this monthly depending on demand and resources available. Daniel’s Table is a food pantry in...
Feb 6, 2023 | Elder Care Management, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Patient navigator, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when trying to take care of an older loved one. Older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to a number of factors, including physical and cognitive declines, loss of loved ones, and changes in social...
Jan 20, 2023 | Family Assistance Network, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
On Thursday January 19th, fifteen JFS volunteers came to our office in Framingham, to pick up and deliver over 100 “Warm Gifts” for our older adult clients. The warm gifts included gloves, scarves, and throw blankets. Wrapped gifts with handwritten cards came from...
