Aug 8, 2018 | Anti-Hate, Equity and Inclusion, Immigrant and Resettlement, New American Services, Resettlement, We are JFS!
As you may know, last week I had the honor of joining CJP’s first U.S.-based crisis response mission to San Antonio to see firsthand the impact of CJP’s Fund to Aid Children and End Separation (FACES) Last count the fund has raised over $315k from 413 donors and has...
Jun 15, 2018 | Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Beyond the Borders written by Attorney Susan Cohen after the first travel ban was imposed in 2017, depicts the tragic story of a Syrian refugee family as told to an American refugee camp volunteer, who promises to bear witness to their plight, their dignity and their...
May 25, 2018 | Family Assistance Network, Jewish Community, PAGES/RAG, Resettlement, We are JFS!
From Left To Right: Lino Covarrubias, Lucia Panichella, Malvina Goldfarb, Kayla Hopkins, Danny Woodward “Amazing success stories at Metrowest ESL fundraiser tonight. Glad to attend with some of the JFS team which works so closely with MWESL. ” -Lino Covarrubias, COO...
May 15, 2018 | Jewish Community, Resettlement, We are JFS!
Excellent parlor meeting held recently with JFS Board Member Ezra Levine Co-Chair of CJP’s Boston-Haifa Connection and the Ethiopian-Israeli Delegation represented by Dege Feder and Oshra Friedman. Inspiring stories of these two Ethiopian Jewish women walking from...
Mar 30, 2018 | Resettlement, Seize the Dream, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
Since 1979, JFS has been welcoming the stranger; helping refugees, immigrants and asylees overcome the challenges they face when building a life in the United States. As we celebrate Passover, we are thankful for the many donors, volunteers and partners that support...
Dec 29, 2017 | Family Assistance Network, Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Dear JFS, Thank you for accepting our food donations for Lucy and Joe’s Food Pantry. My 8 yr old daughter Navya who is in the 2nd grade raised the money herself for this. She designed greeting cards and sold them to raise money. She was very inspired by the work JFS...
