Accelerating Social, Academic and Health Equity |
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Monthly Report to the Community |
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Dear JFS Friends, Supporters, and Collaborative Partners,
We at JFS stand against hate and violence in our neighborhoods and communities, and are deeply saddened by the recent attacks in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families that have lost loved ones. Below in the enewletter you will note actionable things you can do including taking an active bystander class. We must act!
As we approach the long Memorial Day weekend, I am pleased to share the above photo. Last week I was so excited after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID to once again assist with the organizing of the Brothers for Life (brothersforlife.com) event at Gillette Stadium. This event brings wounded warriors from Israel to visit our community. One of those events hosted by the Kraft Family makes it possible for wounded warriors both from Israel and the U.S. to meet and share. There is a unique bond amongst wounded warriors around the world so it was a special event to experience.
In my Memorial Day message, I recall friends and fellow sailors who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our way of life. As you prepare for a weekend filled with outdoor activities, barbeques, and being with friends and family, I hope that you will take some time to remember those who have been lost fighting or preparing to fight our country’s wars.
May the memory of all the service men and women that have been lost, as well as all of those who have been lost to hate and violence, be a blessing, |
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Lino Covarrubias, Veteran and CEO |
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YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 44th JFS ANNUAL MEETING! Monday June 13, 2022 6:00-7:30 PM
Temple Shir Tikva 141 Boston Post Rd, Wayland, MA 01778
--------------------------- PROGRAM: 6-6:30pm: Light meal 6:30-7:30pm: - Special Guests and Speakers - (to be announced at a later date) - Awards and Recognitions - - Business Meeting and Board Member Installation - --------------------------- Your family members and friends are welcome to attend this meeting, however please click the link below and complete the form to let us know who will be attending so we may plan accordingly.
Please note that seating will be limited due to COVID safety protocols, so reserve your seats now. |
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CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH!
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Sign up to attend JUNETEENTH FEST 2022 on Saturday June 18th, 2-7pm at the Framingham Farm Pond (Dudley Road, Framingham MA).
Join In Celebrating Juneteenth And Enjoy A Time Of Education, Enrichment, And Empowerment As We Commemorate A Prominent Moment In American History!
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RESETTLEMENT PROJECT UPDATES |
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Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis
We are actively monitoring the situation and our work in this area is expanding. Click the link below to learn about opportunities to assist in these efforts.
Thank you for your caring, compassion and offers of support. Hope and prayers for the safety of all Ukrainians and peace soon.
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Afghan Evacuee Resettlement Project
Since October, JFS has welcomed 13 Afghan evacuee families (47 individuals) to the Greater Boston Metrowest Area. Our partners at area faith organizations have been essential in supporting these families as they build a new life in the United States. We are especially thankful for the teams of volunteer coordinators at each faith organization who have recruited, onboarded, and supervised large teams of volunteers. or |
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Malka Young, LICSW, CCM Director, Allies in Aging — JFS Elder Care Management With JFS since May 2000 Speaks English and Hebrew |
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As Director of the Allies in Aging JFS Elder Care Solutions program, Malka oversees the team of Geriatric Care Managers who provide a full range of life care management services for older adults and their families.
Malka received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University and graduated from Brandeis University. She is a frequent presenter at local and national conferences. Malka addresses the challenges of aging in community, living well with chronic illness, caring for aging parents, grief and bereavement. She is a published author and was the first social worker in the pioneering Geriatric Evaluation Unit at the VA Medical Center in Jamaica Plan.
“Allies in Aging fulfills JFS’ mission to alleviate suffering, enhance lives and support frail older adults and their caregivers. Families in distress call JFS looking for help, their mother or father is about to be discharged from the hospital, their husband or wife has a new diagnosis of dementia or Parkinson’s or congestive heart failure and they are totally overwhelmed. Googling for help has brought confusion and frustration, nothing being quite right, not knowing what to choose. Whether it is arranging a video conference, bringing siblings together from across the country to discuss what to do with mom or dad, or a JFS care manager advocating for their loved one, using their many years of experience and close community connections to so they can receive the care they need, JFS care managers are here to help. As the Director of Allies in Aging, I get the daily satisfaction of bringing relief to families and elders under stress. Working together, using the unique talents of each member of its multi-disciplinary team, families and individuals benefit from years of expertise to support them in reaching their goals–whether it is aging in place in their own home, choosing an assisted living community that meets their needs that they can afford, learning to live with a new diagnosis, or finding the support they need to be the best caregiver they can be while taking care of themselves.” |
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In case you missed it:
and please that helped make Seize the Dream a success!
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Are you in need of mental health services? |
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COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE: COVID SAFETY |
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Click the video above to watch our COVID-19 Vaccine PSA. We are proud to present our multilingual staff, who work tirelessly to accelerate social, academic, and health equity in our community! |
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JFS COMMITTEE ON ANTI-RACISM & FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM |
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To learn about upcoming news and events as they occur, like/follow the JFS Committee on Anti-Racism and Fighting Antisemitism social media channels, and CLICK HERE for a list of resources specific to this work.
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UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! |
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Join our Virtual Visitor team and connect remotely with an assigned older adult on a weekly, mutually agreed upon schedule.
You’ll reduce social isolation and provide periodic wellness checks to older adults living independently in the community.
You’ll receive training to learn the essential questions to ask related to the elder’s well-being and basic needs.
Virtual Visitor is a flexible volunteer opportunity that can work within your schedule. We ask for a 6-month commitment for this program.
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Interested In Volunteering?
or email Gail (Manager of Volunteer Services & Community Engagement) at ggregory@jfsmw.org.
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Need help with an aging loved one? JFS Geriatric Care Managers can help.
When you need expert guidance navigating the challenges that come with aging, the elder experts of JFS Allies in Aging can help.
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ARE YOU A JEWISH PROFESSIONAL LIVING IN METROWEST? ARE YOU IN YOUR MID TO LATE CAREER? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR JOB OR HAD YOUR HOURS CUT?
You may be eligible to participate in an employment project developed by JFS and Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) and funded by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP). Ready for Success (RFS) is designed for active job seekers who have a clear career direction, but need some help with job search activities and landing a job. |
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JFS Supports Our Veterans |
JFS has a commitment with our partner agencies to ensure no veteran is left behind.
Injured Soldiers Helping Injured Soldiers Brothers for Life is a non-profit organization, created and run by disabled Israeli officers, which gives critical and immediate help to disabled Israeli combat soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the Jewish people.
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With Lifeline from JFS of Metrowest, help is just the press of a button away.
We are pleased to provide members of Massachusetts’ older adult community with America’s most trusted medical alert service. For more than 40 years, Lifeline has enabled millions of people to live with greater independence, peace of mind and dignity in the place they feel most comfortable – their own homes.
Because the Lifeline service also helps family caregivers to balance the needs of their loved ones with the demands of their own busy lives, Lifeline is of immense benefit to them as well.
As a subscriber through JFS of Metrowest, you will be eligible to receive the latest promotions and incentives.
Questions? Call today (866) 674-9900 x4380 and mention Program Code MA670 |
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Consider a Legacy Gift to JFS of Metrowest
Your concerns and priorities have helped shape JFS today. Your legacy gift will help shape tomorrow.
To ensure that the values and concerns that have inspired your involvement in JFS will endure for generations to come, consider:
- Including JFS in your estate planning - - Making a gift to JFS as a bequest in a will or trust - - Designating a gift to the JFS Endowment Fund -
Together, we can maintain the agency’s promise to the community to stand up for those left behind.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT...
- JFS is a multi-year recipient of the 4-star Charity Navigator rating exceeding industry standards,outperforming most charities - only 1% of nonprofit organizations achieve this rating
- JFS serves over 7,500 individuals yearly, 40% of which are not Jewish
- JFS engages over 300 volunteers across 17 programs
- JFS distributed over 7,000 clothing items for children of low income families in the past 6 months
- JFS serves 3,500 older adults by increasing access to healthcare and safe aging solutions
- JFS, in partnership with CJP, distributed 6,000 holiday meals for Passover and Rosh Hashanah
- JFS resettled over 100 displaced refugees from Syria and Afghanistan in partnership with local faith organizations
- JFS works hand in hand with immigrants and families from 60+ countries
- JFS is a community convener in the areas of bigotry and antisemitism
- JFS works with over 100 collaborative community partners throughout Massachusetts
- 80% of JFS' total annual revenue is philanthropic dollars, supported by donors like you!
Partner with JFS and make a meaningful impact in our community. |
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Thank you to Malka and all who are partnering with JFS to Accelerate Social, Academic and Health Equity in our community.
Your help is needed - get involved today! |
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