Jan 15, 2020 | Community Programs, Healthy Aging, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
In welcoming the new year, JFS hosted a celebration at Edmands House in Framingham. Open to older adult residents, JFS invited these residents to learn more about the services JFS brings to Edmands House and how they can improve their health and well-being through...
Jan 14, 2020 | Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
In partnership with ProGente Connections, JFS of Metrowest will be hosting a Citizenship Clinic at our office in Framingham on Saturday, January 25th! This will be our first clinic in nearly four years. Clients will come to complete the majority of their citizenship...
Dec 19, 2019 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Immigrant and Resettlement, Reducing Achievement Gaps, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Earlier this week, just in time for the winter holiday break, the JFS Children’s Clothing Closet distributed a total of 65 pre-ordered clothing packages to students at the Woodrow Wilson and Brophy Elementary Schools in Framingham, our largest distribution to date!...
Dec 17, 2019 | Business, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Dear JFS Supporters and Community Members: This is your Jewish Family Service of Metrowest 2019 Report to the Community. We are a powerful collective, marshaling professional talent and purposeful volunteerism, combined with philanthropy. Please read the President and...
Dec 12, 2019 | Education Equity Initiative, PAGES/RAG, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Earlier this week, JFS of Metrowest, in close partnership with Framingham Public Schools, Woodrow Wilson PTO and Daniel’s Table, hosted the first ever Homework Dinner and Academic Support Night at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School! JFS invited students, families,...
Dec 10, 2019 | Family Assistance Network, Jewish Community, We are JFS!
Ronna and Scott Cohen, with JFS staff Diana O’Brien and Lino Covarrubias It is with abundant gratitude that JFS thanks Ronna and Scott Cohen for their generous gift of food cards to the Lucy and Joe’s Food Pantry which provides emergency assistance to people in...