May 20, 2020 | Elder Care Management, Family Assistance Network, Healthy Aging, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, We are JFS!
When the order was issued to wear masks, we immediately thought of the 5,000 clients we serve. Where could we get masks for them all? CEO Lino Covarrubias sent out a call for help to our board. Within days, we had commitments for thousands of masks. We are grateful to...
Aug 8, 2019 | Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Earlier this month, I was privileged to be a part of Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP’s) Women in Philanthropy Mission to San Diego. I was joined by CJP staff, a colleague from JCRC and about 20 women from our community who wanted to bear witness to the...
Jul 31, 2019 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Immigrant and Resettlement, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
JFS is proud to partner with Combined Jewish Philanthropies in supporting newly-arrived families at the border in San Diego. Good luck to JFS Director of Youth and Immigrant Services Lucia Panichella and the other team members as they embark on this important mission!...
Jan 22, 2019 | Children's Clothing Closet, Immigrant and Resettlement, PAGES/RAG, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Shortly before the New Year on December 12th, the JFS Children’s Clothing Closet launched our Ready-to-Wear program to some of the most vulnerable families at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. Our Ready-to-Wear program works with families in the community to provide...
Aug 8, 2018 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Immigrant and Resettlement, New American Services, Resettlement, We are JFS!
As you may know, last week I had the honor of joining CJP’s first U.S.-based crisis response mission to San Antonio to see firsthand the impact of CJP’s Fund to Aid Children and End Separation (FACES) Last count the fund has raised over $315k from 413 donors and has...
