Feb 18, 2025 | Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
The JFS Homecare Team is growing, and we are excited to introduce its newest members! Name: Sharelyn Gutierrez, CNA Country of Origin: Guatemala Languages: English and Spanish Position: Personal Care Homemaker Certifications: Alzheimer’s Certification, OSHA 10...
Jan 10, 2025 | Business, Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Elder Care Management, Family Assistance Network, Featured, Healthy Aging, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Memory Cafés, Older Adults, Upcoming Events, Veterans, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
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Jan 4, 2025 | Business, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
PRESS RELEASE Framingham, MA – January 4, 2025 – Today, a groundbreaking pilot program was launched to address the escalating shortage of home healthcare workers, while simultaneously creating new career opportunities for immigrant adults. Funded by the MetroWest...
Dec 31, 2024 | Community Partners, Elder Care Management, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Memory Cafés, Older Adults, We are JFS!
The JFS Memory Cafés provide a welcoming, judgement free opportunity for people living with dementia and their caregivers to enjoy some fun and entertainment and socialize with others in the community facing the same challenges. Recently featured on WGBH.org in an...
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...
Oct 23, 2024 | Community Partners, Family Assistance Network, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
At 62, Samantha was at a crossroads when she came to Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) last November. She was unemployed, not receiving unemployment benefits, and struggling to pay rent. Her situation was made even more dire by her inability to pay her Verizon...