Our Springfield Soccer Without Borders program is so much more than just a soccer camp, it creates a welcoming and familiar environment for newly-arrived students while helping them build academic skills, make healthy choices, form lasting friendships, gain leadership...
The younger kids had their own adventures this summer. Thanks to generous support from the City of Springfield and the Springfield Jewish Community Center, 37 resettled children were able to enjoy sports, swimming, arts, and cultural activities in a free, full-day,...
On Friday, June 20th, our agency gathered for World Refugee Day, an annual celebration created by the United Nations to honor the strength, courage, and contributions of refugees and immigrants from around the globe. Thanks to Springfield Jewish Community Center, who...
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 by...
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....
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...
