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...
Sep 2, 2022 | Community Partners, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, PAGES/RAG, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
For the 11th consecutive year, JFS of Metrowest will provide backpacks full of school supplies to children in our community who need it most! Build-a-Backpack brings families together, giving us the chance to learn how we can better help and support our shared...
Jul 21, 2022 | Community Partners, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, PAGES/RAG, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Yesterday, JFS partnered with Definitive Healthcare, who donated supplies to pack 300 backpacks full of school supplies for children in our community who need it most! The team of packers included over 30 Definitive Healthcare associates, who generously donated their...
Jul 18, 2022 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Pathways to College, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
JFS is honored to partner with Literations to close the literacy opportunity gap and promote educational equity for 1st-4th grade students across Greater Boston and Framingham. (Photo Credit: Matt Roth) Literations is a Boston nonprofit that connects older-adult...
Mar 11, 2022 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Education Equity Initiative, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Pathways to College, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Two Framingham schools are in the early stages of a new pilot program that engages older adults to tutor children who need help with reading. (Photo Credit: Matt Roth) MetroWest Daily News reports that The McCarthy and Stapleton elementary schools have begun a new...
Sep 3, 2021 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Community Partners, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, We are JFS!
Last week, days before the official start of school, Framingham Public Schools hosted a renaming ceremony for the Harmony Grove Elementary School. The event marked the end of an initiative led by FPS students in collaboration with community partners, including the JFS...
