Jul 16, 2020 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Programs, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) is excited and proud to share that they have received a generous donation from Ms. Elizabeth “Betty” Smith (née Kaldeck) on behalf of the Kaldeck family! JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias and Director of Development Jayne Lampert...
Jul 9, 2020 | Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, PAGES/RAG, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Reducing Achievement Gaps, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
For the 9th consecutive year, JFS of Metrowest aims to provide over 200 backpacks full of school supplies to children in our community who need it most; but given the current public health emergency, this year’s initiative is going to look a little...
Jun 17, 2020 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
In light of last week’s staff meeting and dialogue about racial injustice, joined and facilitated by former JFS Board Member and retired elementary school principal Robin Welch, JFS Family Assistance Social Worker and Manager of Inclusion Programs, Stephanie...
Jun 12, 2020 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
The pervasiveness and injustice of racism in our community and across the country has been brought into stark relief in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by law enforcement. While this is certainly not the first deadly incident of police brutality...
Jun 11, 2020 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, PAGES/RAG, We are JFS!
As JFS continues to strive to support families and children at the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, we would like to thank everyone who donated to the Wilson Learning Materials Fund! Spearheaded by long time supporter, volunteer and board member Jodi Bring and her...
Jun 8, 2020 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, We are JFS!
Last week JFS of Metrowest held it’s 10th distribution of food and personal care items at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Framingham! 161 bags of personal care items and 136 bags of food were passed out to families and individuals in the community! Since the...
