Jun 23, 2022 | Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, We are JFS!
We at JFS proudly honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of the immigrant community in the Framingham and Metrowest areas. As a community-based organization, supporting the needs of immigrants in our community is vital to our mission. JFS ensures equity...
Apr 13, 2022 | Business, Community Partners, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
Dear Friends, Supporters and Community Partners, During our preparations for Passover, we reflect on the story of the Israelites as they leave the terrible bonds of enslavement and begin their journey of travel to a new land and freedom. Their refugee story is...
Apr 6, 2022 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
On Sunday, JFS welcomed alumni from Holy Cross as part of Holy Cross Cares ’22. Individuals representing the classes of 2018, 1993, 1992, 1983, and 1981, as well as some of their children, tagged, sorted, and folded enough clothes to fill 25 large bins! The bins...
Mar 28, 2022 | Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Families from St. Bridget Parish Faith Formation organized a diaper drive to help our recently arrived Afghan families with newborns. In addition to collecting diapers and wipes, they put together baskets with baby-care items and generous gift bags for new moms. As...
Mar 28, 2022 | Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
UCC Congregational of Boxborough and Congregation Beth Elohim of Acton are collaborating to resettle an Afghan family of six. Declaring “Na’aseh v’Nishma,” they said yes to helping the family before hearing all that the family would need. UCC Boxborough published an...
