Nov 23, 2022 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
On the eve of Thanksgiving, I am thinking about our Native American brothers and sisters. In the last two years, JFS’ Committee on Anti-Racism and Fighting Antisemitism has made major inroads in accelerating our social justice Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) agenda...
Oct 31, 2022 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Last week, with the generous financial assistance and volunteer effort of the Yale Appliance Foundation, JFS distributed 300 winter boots to children in our community. The Yale Appliance Foundation was established to help veterans, the elderly, minors, and...
Oct 14, 2022 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Education Equity Initiative, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, PAGES/RAG, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, We are JFS!
JFS was proud to celebrate and recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 10th at the gathering hosted by the Framingham Public Schools (FPS) at the Fuller Middle School. This year’s event focused on acknowledging Nipmuc Nation land, reminding us that “WE...
Oct 6, 2022 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS Proudly Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month! September 15th to October 15th Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose...
Oct 4, 2022 | Community Partners, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
It was a pleasure for CEO Lino Covarrubias to accept the Community Partner Award from Framingham Public Schools at a community partners celebration evening Monday, October 3rd. Our roots of service and enrichment begin at home in our community and we are honored at...
Sep 30, 2022 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Featured, Immigrant and Resettlement, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
On September 29, 2022 as part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Massachusetts 12th Annual Service Day #ServiceDay2022 20 BCBS employees – led by Blue Cross site coordinator and JFS Board Member Elana Margolis – lent a hand to support...
