May 1, 2023 | Healthy Aging, Older Adults, Patient navigator, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
NEXT TRAINING DATE: Tuesday, May 16th 10:30am-12pm, In Person Meeting Volunteer in your free time and help frail older adults get the medical care and information they need to manage their heath, improve their quality of life and live independently in the community....
Apr 21, 2023 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Featured, Healthy Aging, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, PAGES/RAG, Patient navigator, Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Click to read the April 2023 Volunteer eNewsletter Did you get a copy of this month’s Volunteer eNewsletter? No? If you would like to receive the next issue directly in your inbox, please email: ianyanwu@jfsmw.org
Apr 11, 2023 | Community Partners, Family Assistance Network, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Together, with the help of over 150 volunteers and staff, JFS of Metrowest coordinated the delivery of over 3,000 Kosher meals for Passover to families and older adults throughout Metrowest, Boston and North and South Shore communities. Many thanks to our...
Mar 16, 2023 | Community Partners, Family Assistance Network, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Members of the JFS/ Rashi Learning and Leadership Council completed a community service project of creating “Welcome Hampers” for JFS clients moving into new homes. Students were encouraged to use their leadership skills to creatively engage others 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 27, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Today on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, JFS remembers Max Michelson Z’’L; our mentor, friend, teacher, guiding light to so many of us. Max-Holocaust survivor, co-founder of JFS, community leader- provided wisdom and hope. Max inspired each of us to be...
