Newsletter

Volunteer as a Refugee Medical Advocate!

Volunteer as a Refugee Medical Advocate!

We are looking for volunteers to help with medical advocacy. This role includes driving and/or accompanying JFS clients to medical appointments, helping to schedule follow-up appointments, and advocating for client needs with health care providers. For most of our...

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Guardianship Client Receives a Happy Surprise

Guardianship Client Receives a Happy Surprise

In collaboration with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Massachusetts Protective Service agencies, JFS cares for older adults that need a guardian and/or conservator. When an elder is referred to the JFS Guardianship and Conservatorship Program, JFS works...

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Flag Flown in Honor of JFS!

Flag Flown in Honor of JFS!

Last month, JFS received an American flag from Representative Richard E. Neal’s office that was flown over the United States Capitol in our honor. In the accompanying certificate, Representative Neal recognized JFS’s long history of welcoming people and eliminating...

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Calling All Big Y Shoppers!

Calling All Big Y Shoppers!

JFS was selected as the June beneficiary of the Big Y Community Bag program by store leadership at the Big Y located at 441 N Main St., East Longmeadow. JFS will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at this location....

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Congratulations to Our Behavioral Health Team!

Congratulations to Our Behavioral Health Team!

JFS is now a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) licensed Mental Health Clinic! Four years ago, our staff began the process to become a DPH licensed clinic for our outpatient services. This important certification will allow us to expand...

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