Feb 4, 2025 | Community Partners, Family Assistance Network, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
We are happy to announce that the JFS Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry has once again been selected for Stop & Shop’s Bloomin’ 4 Good Program! Looking for a simple way to brighten someone’s day and make a meaningful impact in your community? This...
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...
Feb 4, 2025 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Black History Month is more than just a time of reflection—it is a powerful celebration of the achievements, resilience, and contributions of African Americans throughout history. Since its official recognition in 1976, every U.S. president has designated February as...
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 24, 2025 | Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, Resettlement, We are JFS!
Representatives from JFS, Manager of Immigrant Services Maggie Kenney and Case Manager Amira Elamri, recently had the privilege of presenting to a unique group of students at Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill. These students, who have chosen to study Arabic...
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...
