Category Archives: Reducing Achievement Gaps

Summer Clothing: Ready-to-Wear Packages Distributed!

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

The JFS Children’s Clothing Closet distributed 40 pre-ordered clothing packages to children in grades K-5 at both the Woodrow Wilson and Brophy Elementary Schools in Framingham! Continue reading →

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Full Time Job Opening: Program Specialist (Volunteers and Reducing Achievement Gaps programs)

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

JFS seeks a energetic and creative full time professional to coordinate volunteers and join the Reducing Achievement Gaps team. Click to learn more: Continue reading →

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Weston Backpack Run Raises Funds to Help Students in Need

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

Organized by Weston High School students Olivia Swartz, Becca Abrams and Lily Nielsen, the Backpack Fun Run was held on May 11th and raised funds to help students in need. Click to learn more. Continue reading →

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SAVE THE DATE – 8th Annual JFS Backpack Event – August 26-27, 2019

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

Click to register for this year’s backpack events today! Continue reading →

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Open Position at JFS: AmeriCorps Ambassador of Mentoring!

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

JFS is recruiting an AmeriCorps member for 2019-2020 year through the Mass Mentoring program for the position of, The Ambassador of Mentoring (AOM). He/she will play a key role with the volunteer mentors at the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, including training, supervising … Continue reading →

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Framingham Union Aid Association Awards Grant to Support JFS Children’s Clothing Closet

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

Click to learn more about the JFS Children’s Clothing Closet Continue reading →

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JFS of Metrowest Receives $10,000 from Foundation for MetroWest

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

JFS is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Foundation for MetroWest to continue its provision of family assistance services to vulnerable children and families at the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. Continue reading →

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