May 22, 2025 | Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, We are JFS!
If you live outside metro Boston and don’t have access to reliable, affordable transportation, everyday tasks—getting to work, buying groceries, attending medical appointments—can feel nearly impossible. For low-income individuals, especially newly arrived refugees,...
May 21, 2025 | Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate public understanding of mental health and reinforce the fundamental truth that mental health is an integral component of overall health. Just as we prioritize physical well-being, we must recognize and support...
May 21, 2025 | Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Veterans, We are JFS!
Dear Friends, This Memorial Day, we pause as a nation to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. For many, it is a solemn day of remembrance; for others, it is deeply personal. As a Navy veteran who served for 22 years, I carry...
May 19, 2025 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
It was only through the support of a dedicated network of donors, volunteers, and community partners that JFS has successfully resettled 130 Haitian asylum seekers in the Metrowest and Greater Boston areas. Make a donation today to support this life-changing work — or...
May 19, 2025 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Elder Care Management, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and we asked Malka Young, LICSW, Director of Allies in Aging, JFS Elder Care Solutions to reflect on how her Jewish American heritage influences her work as a Geriatric Care Manager. Growing Older Thinking of Jewish...
May 16, 2025 | All Videos, Business, Community Partners, Compelling Story, Immigrant and Resettlement, Immigrant Videos, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, Resettlement Videos, Seize the Dream, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
When families are forced to flee their home countries because of war, violence, or persecution, starting over in a new land can be overwhelming. Since 1979, JFS has been a lifeline for newly arrived refugees, asylees, and their families — helping them build new lives...
