Apr 27, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Business, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS is proud to announce that the agency’s Board of Directors has approved to set the JFS minimum wage to $15/hour! The decision was approved at this week’s Board of Directors meeting on April 26th. Increasing the minimum wage has been fraught with...
Apr 21, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Dear Friends and Supporters of JFS, Yesterday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of three criminal counts for the murder of George Floyd. The reaction to the verdict has been far and wide. Some have cheered that justice had been served....
Apr 21, 2021 | Community Programs, Healthy Aging, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Patient navigator, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Thank you to the over 300 volunteers a year who help JFS of Metrowest accelerate social, academic, and health equity. Thank you for delivering meals to members of our community. Thank you for accompanying older adults to medical appointments. Thank you for fostering...
Apr 20, 2021 | Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Check out this video featuring local health and community leaders in Framingham, including JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias. Listen as they discuss the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine, why they got it, and how we can all do our part to protect ourselves, our families and our...
Apr 9, 2021 | Community Programs, Elder Care Management, Healthy Aging, Older Adults, Patient navigator, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
The JFS Patient Navigator team continues to help our clients access health care while taking into account Coronavirus restrictions and safety measures. With creative precautions that prioritize the safety of our volunteers and clients above all else, the JFS Patient...
Apr 7, 2021 | Business, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS of Metrowest, a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a budget of approximately $3M, relies heavily on the dedicated professionals who support the agency’s Resource Development initiatives – creative and talented staff members who work hard every day to ensure that...