Nov 19, 2020 | Community Partners, Community Programs, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Veterans, We are JFS!
To commemorate Veteran’s Day on November 11th, Big Cake Boston held a drive-by celebration event to honor the men and women who have served our country, visiting four housing complexes in Framingham — JFS was proud to participate in this event! Big Cake...
Nov 10, 2020 | Older Adults
JFS homecare workers provide in-home support to medically compromised older adults so they can live safely and with dignity in their homes in the community. Workers are certified to provide varying levels of support, including homemaking and personal care, and serve...
Oct 30, 2020 | Community Partners, 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 13, 2020 | Community Programs, Elder Care Management, Healthy Aging, Older Adults, Patient navigator, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Over the last several months, the JFS Patient Navigator Team has worked tirelessly to restore the program, taking into account Coronavirus restrictions and safety measures. With new and creative precautions that prioritize the safety of our volunteers and clients...
Sep 30, 2020 | Community Partners, Community Programs, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, Older Adults, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, We are JFS!
When on March 15, 2020, Massachusetts State Governor Charlie Baker announced the imposition of emergency Covid-19 response measures, JFS of Metrowest, like many other local non-profit agencies, developed and operationalized new intervention paradigms to ensure that...
Sep 23, 2020 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
As a part of CJP’s Holiday in a Box Initiative, JFS delivered approximately 2000 Rosh Hashanah meals to individuals and families throughout the North and South Shores, Metrowest, and Greater Boston areas. In total, over 800 families received meals, which were...
