Oct 31, 2024 | Newsletter
JFS is one of 67 Massachusetts faith based and community organizations awarded funds through this year’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program from the Healey-Driscoll Administration. The recipients were selected through a competitive application process and approved...
Oct 31, 2024 | Newsletter
This past month, the JFSWM legal team, alongside local community organizations, hosted a Haitian TPS Clinic. Local volunteers and legal professionals provided essential guidance to nearly 200 individuals navigating the TPS application and work authorization process....
Oct 31, 2024 | Newsletter
In a personal and thought-provoking article for the Reconstructionist movement’s democracy series, our CEO, Rabbi James Greene, shares how growing up in a military family shaped his understanding of patriotism. Drawing on teachings from Yalkut Shemoni and inspired by...
Oct 31, 2024 | Newsletter
On a beautiful September morning, JFSWM staff accompanied members of our Arabic-speaking and Sudanese Health groups to Easy Pickin’s Orchard in Enfield, CT. Clients enjoyed picking end-of-season produce like sweet and spicy peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, and...
Oct 31, 2024 | Newsletter
This month, we celebrated the launch of the Jewish Family Service Corps! Designed to engage Jewish families in meaningful social justice work rooted in the core programs of JFS, our kick-off event last week brought families together for an inspiring evening of...
