Oct 29, 2024 | Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Thanks to a generous basic needs grant from the City of Framingham, JFS was able to distribute hundreds of warm, essential seasonal clothing items. Team members Justo Rosario-Lebrón and Operations Manager Sobely Katzman assisted participants in finding items that meet...
Oct 28, 2024 | Business, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
For families with limited income, managing the increased financial demands of the cold weather seasons can be a struggle. To help ease the burden and ensure that young students are equipped to safely enjoy being outdoors, particularly during school recess where...
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...
Oct 14, 2024 | Business, Featured, We are JFS!
Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Metrowest’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have repeatedly earned it a 4-star rating (with a 100% PERFECT SCORE) from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity...
Oct 9, 2024 | 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 been selected for Stop & Shop’s Bloomin’ 4 Good Program! Brighten up your day with a bouquet of flowers that fights hunger in the local community! JFS of Metrowest has been...
Oct 7, 2024 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Family Assistance Network, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
STAFF DRIVEN | VOLUNTEER POWERED | COMMUNITY INVESTED Dear JFS Friends, Supporters and Collaborative Partners, Today marks one year since the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas against civilians in Israel. Although JFS’ work does not involve direct service in Israel,...
