Accelerating Academic & Social Equity
JFS is working to reduce educational inequities among low-income immigrants and first-generation college students through programs that support students and their families with mentoring, basic needs assistance, and academic tutoring.
Pathways to College Success
Emerging partnerships with Mass Bay Community College, Framingham State University and DUET accelerate higher education achievement and social equity.
Program Videos
Welcoming the Stranger: JFS and Community Partners Bring Hope to Refugees – Changing Lives Together
Learn how partnering with JFS can make a meaningful and powerful difference in the lives of people who need help the most.
JFS Home-Share: Innovative Housing Solution That Connects Older Adults & Prevents Homelessness
Learn how partnering with JFS can make a meaningful and powerful difference in the lives of people who need help the most.
JFS Fosters Innovative Partnerships for Brighter Tomorrows
Learn how partnering with JFS can make a meaningful and powerful difference in the lives of people who need help the most.
Program News
Introducing Lynn Schuster: The Newest Addition to the Allies in Aging GCM Team
Name: Lynn Schuster, RN, CDP With JFS since: October 2025 Job Title: JFS Allies in Aging Geriatric Care Manager I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Lynn Schuster, and I am a graduate of Northeastern University with a Bachelor of...
Reflecting on a Morning of Conversation, Community, and Compassion
In the spirit of welcoming the stranger and in alignment with JFS’ commitment to fostering an inclusive and compassionate community, we were honored to host author Eric Silberstein for a deeply meaningful Conversations & Coffee event centered on his acclaimed...
From Fear to Hope: Delivering Holiday Support to Immigrant and Low-Income Families
For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and enjoy an abundance of good food. But for low-income families, this season can also highlight the painful reality of not being able to provide a holiday meal for their loved ones. Many...
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