Aug 31, 2021 | Community Partners, Education Equity Initiative, JFS of Metrowest, PAGES/RAG, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
For the 10th consecutive year, JFS of Metrowest will provide over 250 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...
Aug 19, 2021 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Community Programs, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Recently, JFS’s Healthy Aging Initiative, NORC Program, and Children’s Clothing Closet joined forces to partner with the Framingham Housing Authority (FHA) to provide an action-packed afternoon for the Hastings House residents. Activities included a pop-up...
Aug 4, 2021 | Children's Clothing Closet, Community Programs, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Pathways to Academic Growth & Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Throughout the summer, Framingham Public Schools (FPS) has hosted Family Park Meetups, a series of ongoing family engagement nights in local parks across Framingham! JFS has been happy to join other community partners at two of these events, where we have held...
Jul 26, 2021 | Business, Children's Clothing Closet, Community Partners, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Thank you to Juan Sayan and his crew from InstMerch, Inc. for providing JFS with cloth tote bags to pack clothing for the JFS Children’s Clothing Closet! JFS is committed to supporting local, minority-run businesses. Muchisimas Gracias, Juan and everyone at...
Jul 14, 2021 | Community Programs, Elder Care Management, Healthy Aging, Older Adults, Patient navigator, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
The JFS Patient Navigator team continues to help our clients access health care while taking into account Coronavirus restrictions and safety measures. With creative precautions that prioritize the safety of our volunteers and clients above all else, the JFS Patient...
Jun 16, 2021 | Community Partners, Education Equity Initiative, Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Pathways to College, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
Carol and George Hengerle JFS Volunteers since October 2018 and March 2020 Carol recently retired from her position as a program administrator at Brandeis. George retired from his career as an engineer in the energy industry and has recently formed his own consulting...