Standing Together in the Struggle for Justice
Click to read a letter from JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias and Board President Josef Volman regarding how JFS is responding to the current events throughout our country and community after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
JFS Welcomes New Board Members, Honors Volunteers and Staff
At its 42nd Annual Meeting, JFS welcomed 5 new board members and new president, Josef Volman. Rabbi Summit spoke on “Hope, Courage and Community during a Time of Challenge.” Staff and volunteers were recognized for their contributions to the community. Post includes a recording of the virtual event!
2020 JFS Annual Meeting
Watch a recording of the full online meeting!
JFS Mask Initiative – Order Masks and Read Article Featured in the Boston Globe
Read the Boston Globe article, “Repaying a kindness: Resettled Syrian tailor shares mask-making skills with those who guided him to safety” by Jenna Russell (photos by Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff) – learn how one refugee family is working to help keep those most vulnerable safe during this difficult time. Order masks or donate today!
Attend the JFS Virtual Annual Meeting on June 1st
WE INVITE YOU TO THE JFS VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING! Monday June 1, 2020 7:00-8:00 PM PROGRAM Chester and Diane Black Lecture Series on Volunteerism and Civic Engagement Guest Speaker: Rabbi Jeffrey A. Summit, Ph.D Hope, Courage and Community during a Time of Challenge...
JFS News: Emergent Work Demands an Organization-Wide Effort
From CEO Lino Covarrubias, learn how JFS is responding to the needs of our community during the COVID-19 health crisis – with food deliveries, distributions of masks to those most vulnerable, family assistance and more!