Feb 28, 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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Feb 4, 2025 | Community Partners, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
In March 2024, the Healey-Driscoll Administration launched a transformative initiative to support families living in Emergency Assistance shelters by connecting them with resettlement agencies to secure stable housing and employment. As one of eight agencies...
Jan 31, 2025 | Community Partners, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
JFS recently had the pleasure of welcoming Diane Kaplowitz, a dedicated volunteer from Hebrew SeniorLife’s NewBridge on the Charles Senior Living Community. For months, Diane and the residents have been thoughtfully crafting blankets, pouring their time and care...
Jan 17, 2025 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Why We Should Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a holiday—it is a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for justice, equality, and dignity for all. Dr. King’s legacy calls us to reflect on our shared responsibility to build...
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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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...