Mar 20, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Reva Tankle Past President, JFS Board 2010-2011 Since its inception, JFS of Metrowest has valued and relied upon the leadership of many strong and talented women to champion the JFS mission and shape the agency for future generations. We asked Reva Tankle who served...
Mar 17, 2023 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Jewish Community, We are JFS!
With the support of Senate President Karen Spilka, JFS received a grant through the Commonwealth to improve the security of the agency’s front entrance. With that grant, JFS was able to replace a glass window door with a ballistic proof door. As a Jewish agency, JFS...
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...
Mar 14, 2023 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS held a Personal Care Item Distribution at the Pelham Lifelong Learning Center in Framingham, Ma. 18 bags full of feminine hygiene products were distributed to residents. The bags included items such as toothpaste, deodorant, pads, body wash, and toothbrushes. ...
Mar 1, 2023 | Elder Care Management, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
Meet the Newest Team Members! Sandra Polanco Orellana From: El Salvador Speaks: Spanish and some English Job Title: Homemaker Sandra Polanco Orellana started as a homemaker with JFS January 5th of this year. She is from El Salvador, and she came to the...
Feb 28, 2023 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Elder Care Management, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
JFS is collaborating with the Framingham Housing Authority to support resident seniors to remain healthy, independent, and age in place as part of the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC). JFS has implemented and manages a healthy aging program...
