Oct 30, 2020 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Immigrant and Resettlement, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, We are JFS!
Dear JFS Friends, As we prepare for one of the most important Presidential elections in modern history, I want to share the following story to inspire everyone to GET OUT THE VOTE. As Elie Wiesel of blessed memory so well stated: “We must take sides. Neutrality...
Oct 15, 2020 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Community Programs, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
JFS Board President Joe Volman and JFS CEO Lino Covarrubias announce the establishment of the Committee on Anti-Racism and Fighting Antisemitism at JFS. The purpose of this committee will be to develop long term strategies to address hate, discrimination and bigotry...
Oct 13, 2020 | Community Programs, Elder Care Management, Healthy Aging, Older Adults, Patient navigator, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Over the last several months, the JFS Patient Navigator Team has worked tirelessly to restore the program, taking into account Coronavirus restrictions and safety measures. With new and creative precautions that prioritize the safety of our volunteers and clients...
Sep 30, 2020 | Community Partners, Community Programs, JFS of Metrowest, New American Services, Older Adults, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, We are JFS!
When on March 15, 2020, Massachusetts State Governor Charlie Baker announced the imposition of emergency Covid-19 response measures, JFS of Metrowest, like many other local non-profit agencies, developed and operationalized new intervention paradigms to ensure that...
Sep 25, 2020 | Business, Community Programs, Family Assistance Network, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, We are JFS!
In Collaborative Effort, JFS Delivers 2000 Rosh Hashanah meals! All photos courtesy of Sheldon Golder Dear Friends, I hope you and your families are well and enjoying the high holiday season despite the many challenges the Covid-19 pandemic has brought all of us....
Sep 23, 2020 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
As a part of CJP’s Holiday in a Box Initiative, JFS delivered approximately 2000 Rosh Hashanah meals to individuals and families throughout the North and South Shores, Metrowest, and Greater Boston areas. In total, over 800 families received meals, which were...
