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...
Apr 30, 2020 | Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, We are JFS!
This week JFS of Metrowest held it’s fifth distribution of food and personal care items at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Framingham. 155 bags of personal care items and 159 bags of food were passed out to families and individuals in the community! A...
Apr 3, 2020 | Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, We are JFS!
As unemployment increases due to the COVID-19 crisis, many families in Framingham are struggling to afford basic needs such as food and personal care items. To respond, JFS of Metrowest, in collaboration with community partners, has started a series of distribution...
Mar 13, 2020 | Community Programs, JFS of Metrowest, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Yesterday JFS of Metrowest and Daniel’s Table of Framingham packed 75 bags of fresh produce and other staples at DT’s workspace on Pearl St. The bags were delivered to the Pelham Life-Long Learning Center in Framingham and passed out to families. In the midst of...
Mar 3, 2020 | Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Dear Friends, What a month! I continue on my 100-day listening tour meeting with partners, donors, stakeholders, and supporters. I’m so invigorated by my discussions with people about JFS. We are viewed as a trusted community organization; a social services agency...