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JFS is proud to announce that CEO Lino Covarrubias, MBA has been recognized by Amplify LatinX in their 2024 ALX100 list as one of the top Latine leaders in Massachusetts! Congratulations to Mr. Covarrubias on this prestigious award, and to all members of the ALX 100 Class of 2024!

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Our growing staff includes over 40 employees whose native language is either Spanish or Portuguese – dedicated and caring, these team members work hard every day to ensure our neighbors receive the services they need, in the languages they speak. We recognize and celebrate all with Hispanic Heritage who are working to accelerate social, academic and health equity in our community! Follow the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/ee348aCa

The Framingham Red Roof Inn has been a partner of JFS since the fall of 2020, when we started to see a number of clients living in their cars as a result of pandemic-related housing crises. In more recent years, we have partnered with Red Roof Inn in Framingham to house the influx of immigrants coming to Massachusetts. Our dedicated caseworkers who call the Red Roof Inn weekly express how friendly, helpful, courteous and prompt the staff is. Thank you to the Red Roof Inn for partnering with JFS to provide safe haven to our clients in need! Click the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/ez3hCWD6

Join us at Senate President Karen E. Spilka's Health & Wellness Fair on October 19th! Click the link to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eZGKXGFR

Thanks to a grant from the City of Framingham, JFS and many other incredible agencies have the pleasure to participate in the Downtown Framingham Adult Resource Fair on Tuesday, October 1st! Spread the word and check out all the amazing resources available!

Amid ongoing heartache and devastation, we’re proud to partner with CJP and others across Greater Boston to commemorate the first anniversary of October 7 together with our entire community. Join us for an Evening of Remembrance & Hope on Monday, October 7, 7:00 p.m., at the Wang Theatre. Visit cjp.org/RemembranceandHope for more info.

We are very excited for our September Memory Café that will bring back popular musician and arts educator Cornell Coley! He will host a participatory drum circle on Wednesday, September 11th from 1:00pm-2:30 pm at Temple Beth Am. He is an experienced instructor who has led drum circles in a variety of venues with neurodiverse individuals. Each individual will have their own drum or a global percussion instrument. No experience needed. Click the link to RSVP! https://lnkd.in/ePwThETt

Our community partners at MIRA have shared an article about the importance of immigrant labor to the US economy as part of their weekly bulletin. Follow the link to read more! https://lnkd.in/dfiaP-AJ

Meet the new staff members joining JFS! Click the link to get to know them and why they believe the work of JFS is important. https://lnkd.in/d-9_qwJe

Check out Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition's September newsletter! Follow the link to get the newsletter right in your inbox! https://lnkd.in/eWehy397