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...
May 22, 2020 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, We are JFS!
We are proud to partner with Framingham Public Schools as well as with Daniel’s Table to provide fresh produce, canned goods, and frozen meals, with Dignity Matters to provide menstrual care supplies, and with Hope & Comfort to distribute hygiene essentials to...