JFS of Metrowest 2023 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
STAFF DRIVEN | VOLUNTEER POWERED | COMMUNITY INVESTED
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(L) Volunteers Helene Gelber and Jacqui Milowe prepare to deliver Passover holiday meal boxes to community members in need; (C) Recently arrived from Haiti, a young student receives a backpack of school supplies prepared at a CJP Spark Young Adult event hosted by the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) and JFS; (R) Staff Vera DeSouza distributes personal care items to older adults at the Pelham Lifelong Learning Center in Framingham.
A LETTER FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT AND CEO Dear JFS Friends, Supporters, and Collaborative Partners, We hope this Annual Report to the Community finds you and your family members in continued good health. JFS is very excited to welcome its new Board President Allison Kates. The Kates family has been involved in many JFS leadership roles in the last two decades and it is an honor to have Allison take the helm. Every President has a priority during their 2-year presidency. Certainly, accomplishing JFS’ important mission and taking care of staff, volunteers and clients is at the top of the list. A secondary priority will be to enhance JFS’ work in supporting mental health and emotional well-being, including increasing access to services, fighting the stigmatization of mental illness and assisting our collaborative partners to advocate for more targeted funding at all levels including Government and Philanthropy. We continue to answer the call to the most important social issues in our community. In the face of one of our country’s largest challenges - the lack of affordable housing - JFS has commenced an innovative Home-Share initiative that we know will help move the needle locally in a positive direction. The Home-Share pilot matches older adults living in single family homes with other older adults. JFS will also be looking at ways to match immigrant families with older adults needing caregiving, companionship, and assistance with maintaining a safe and affordable home. We continue to answer the call to help with the resettlement of some of the most vulnerable of immigrants. In 2021 it was the Afghan Evacuees; in 2022 it was the Ukrainian War refugees; and in 2023 it will be the massive wave of Haitian Asylum Seekers coming to the safe haven of Massachusetts. These have been fast and furious operations made possible only because of great partners like The Shapiro Foundation, Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR), local foundations including the MetroWest Health Foundation, Community Foundation for MetroWest, the Sudbury Foundation, the Mabel Louise Riley Foundation, DCU For Kids, TJX, Avidia, the Aliyana Foundation, the Deborah Monroe Noonan Charitable Fund, BJ’s Charitable Foundation, the Eastern Bank Foundation and many others, as well as many faith-based organizations that have stepped up in a major way to help us welcome these families. The following Report will show the immensely positive impact JFS is making in the community, especially for the most vulnerable and economically challenged families amongst us. You will note this Report is briefer than years past and will only have a few printed copies in keeping with our Climate Change Policy. Note that every program will have a QR code to help you take a deeper dive in our work online.
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With everything else that was occurring, 2023 was a year where we continued on our 5 year strategic plan and commences the second phase - program integration/enhancement, upgrading the JFS Brand through MARCOM efforts and continued hiring of highly talented professional staff needed for continued growth and excellence. The Whole Family/Whole Community approach of our new strategic plan involves the increased use of volunteers and continued growth in JFS’ ability to raise funds from local, state, federal governments and philanthropy. JFS will remain a catalyst for social justice and a community convener and leader in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world); engaging youth and families in helping us do good in the community, fighting racism/antisemitism and other forms of hatred as well as climate change at the local level. In 2024, JFS will broaden the scope of its Patient Navigator program to increase access to medical care to Veterans and their spouses living in Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC). Home Care and Geriatric Care Management programs continue to expand to respond to the increasing needs of a growing older adult population. We are beyond excited to announce another new initiative, the JFS Center for Social Innovation. Launched in November 2023, the Center will be a non-profit community asset to help all of us in the social impact space, collaboratively and in coordinated fashion, innovate best practice solutions to the current and future challenges facing our community. JFS is a great philanthropic investment for social good. JFS has a multi-year 4 Star rating (with a 100% PERFECT SCORE!) in Charity Navigator and is in the top 1% of over 9,000 non-profits rated by Charity Navigator. Many thanks to our dedicated Board of Directors and our current donors and supporters. We invite others to join us - it is only with your involvement and generosity that JFS’ collective impact is possible. Finally, we want to thank our amazing professional staff and volunteers who have continued to go beyond the call of duty in responding to the needs of our clients and their families. They are our heroes. We wish you a healthy holiday season and look forward to a 2024 filled with new, creative and innovative ideas to have greater positive impact to families in need. Sincerely,
Allison Kates
Board President
Lino Covarrubias
Chief Executive Officer
Photos, clockwise: Staff Annette Alderman conducts a wellness clinic at a public housing site; Employees from Yale Appliance Company help young students select new shoes and boots at a distribution event; Budding philanthropists stock the Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry with items they collected and donated; Andy and Nan Langowitz, volunteers with JFS and Temple Beth Elohim, welcome Janeth (a political scientist who was prohibited from exercising her career in her country) and her family as they arrive from Venezuela at the airport.
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JFS 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN - 2022-2027 GROWTH AND IMPACT JFS supports the needs of Metrowest older adults, immigrants and Jewish families through a number of mission-centric programs. With a focus on GROWTH and increased IMPACT, the 5-year Strategic Plan guides service integrity across all JFS programs to embrace a Whole Family/Whole Community service approach. Individuals and families seeking JFS assistance now have access to a comprehensive, cross-program range of services to best meet critical and urgent needs as well as to assist in achieving long-term stability. In year 2, significant progress has been made in the following focus areas: •
Creative and innovative ways to harness the power of volunteers have been deployed across multiple programs.
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New collaborative partnerships have been established to increase access to resources and expertise.
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To strengthen and widen the social safety net and fill service gaps, case managers are enlisting client family members, friends, neighbors, partner organizations, local government and other stakeholders.
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Efforts to recruit community-representative Board and staff members, diverse in culture, experience and skillsets, have brought remarkable talent to JFS.
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Responding to growing community concerns, JFS has taken the lead on Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) initiatives that fight racism and antisemitism and advance social, academic and health equity in our community.
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Strategic steps, including broadening the donor base and expanding funding-source diversity, are being taken to meet philanthropic goals ensuring future financial sustainability.
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RESPONSIVE, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
that Reduce Disparities and Improve Health and Well-Being NEW, COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS EMERGING NEEDS Nimble and responsive, JFS convenes thought leaders from across industry sectors to develop new and innovative programs to address emerging and urgent needs in the community, creative solutions that demonstrate measurable impact and fill gaps in existing services. Scan the QR codes below to learn more about the exciting initiatives highlighted here. The team welcomes Alina (C) from Ukraine at the airport. Pictured left to right: Lucia Panichella, Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships; Ed Shapiro, The Shapiro Foundation; Jane Stockman, Alight; Oksana Shcherbakova, Alight; Anna Machenko, Alight; and Igor Khislavsky, Temple Beth Shalom, Needham.
The number of calls JFS receives from community members who are facing eviction and homelessness is on the rise. The Framingham Senior Home-Share Program will increase options for older adults who have space in their home to rent, as well as individuals looking for a place to live that fits within their budget. Pictured left, staff Leslie Bazer discusses the housing application process with a Family Assistance client.
Employment Pathways for Refugees from Ukraine
Increasing Affordable Housing Options for Older Adults
As part of The Job Sponsorship Pathway program, which builds on the Biden administration’s Uniting for Ukraine program, JFS has partnered with several local organizations to provide Ukrainian families with end-to-end support along their entire migration journey. JFS’ expertise in resettlement is crucial to this collaboration, where each organization plays a role in helping to reimagine what the resettlement process can look and feel like for newcomers.
The Framingham Senior Home-Share Program is designed to increase housing availability and affordability in Metrowest communities by connecting individuals and families who have extra space in their homes with others looking for affordable housing to rent.
Partners include Bright Horizons, Alight, The Shapiro Foundation, Miles 4 Migrants, Talent Beyond Boundaries, Social Finance and Beth Israel. SCAN TO LEARN MORE
A key component of this collaboration is wrap-around support provided by experienced JFS case managers who facilitate home-share applications and prospective home-sharers’ introductions; provide pre- and post-cohabitation coaching; coordinate/facilitate moving; and assist home-sharers with ongoing access to needed services, benefits, etc., to ensure housing stability. Partners include the City of Framingham Office of Community Development, the Framingham Council on Aging Callahan Center and Nesterly. SCAN TO LEARN MORE
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Members of the JFS/Rashi Learning and Leadership Council completed a community service project of creating “Welcome Hampers” for JFS clients moving into new homes. Students were encouraged to use their leadership skills to creatively engage others in collecting supplies for their hampers, such as clothing hangers, shower curtains and cleaning supplies.
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Leaders are Not Born—They are Made
Taking Action to Address Climate Change
The JFS-Rashi Learning and Leadership Council convenes Rashi Middle School students to strengthen their leadership skills, execute social services programming, and to lead in Boston Jewish community endeavors and beyond.
In October 2022 the Board of Directors instituted the JFS Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability Policy which highlights key areas where JFS will take action to address these issues at a local level.
Students were selected to serve on the council for one year with quarterly modules. Each module consists of leadership skills training, with a Jewish learning component. During the pilot year, the students participated in Training to be Active Bystanders (TAB) and they increased their understanding of social issues and leadership skills through the “Welcome Hampers” service project.
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Recognizing the urgency and committed to reducing our carbon footprint, in July 2023, JFS published a Climate Change Initiatives Report that highlights actions taken to date, including installing energy efficient lighting upgrades, switching to non-toxic cleaning agents and establishing partnerships to support these efforts. Partners include Adamah, JALSA (Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action) and Mass Power Forward.
JFS Center for Social Innovation Launched in November 2023, this Center will focus on developing new approaches to social challenges to effectively address increasing needs in the Metrowest community. Made possible, in part, by a generous donation from the estate of Susan Copeland (z”l), this Center will be an asset as part of JFS’ role as community convener with a focus on positive impact.
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ANTI-POVERTY INITIATIVE: FIGHTING TO REDUCE POVERTY IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Assisting Jewish families struggling to make ends meet is a core mission of JFS, and in the last year JFS has seen more community members facing homelessness than ever before. Divorce, job loss, and the death of a family member are a few factors that can quickly drive a normally stable household into crisis. For Family Assistance client Barbara, an older adult who was living in emergency, temporary shelter, finding safe, long-term handicapped-accessible housing was nearly impossible. Barbara’s case manager worked tirelessly, hunting for vacancies and helping her fill out housing applications, and eventually was able to find her an affordable, one bedroom apartment in a suitable and welcoming community.
Through the JFS and CJP Anti-Poverty Initiative, Manager of Jewish Family Assistance and Healthy Aging, Abrielle Salloway works with clients who are facing homelessness and struggling to find safe and affordable housing, helping them move from crisis to stability. Go to JFSMW.org to watch this video and learn more about the Jewish Family Assistance program.
“AFTER MY CASE MANAGER WOULD LEAVE, I WOULD CRY BECAUSE I WAS SO MOVED BY THE EFFORT SHE WAS PUTTING IN FOR ME; SHE NEVER GAVE UP. WITHOUT THE HELP OF JFS, I WOULD PROBABLY BE IN A SHELTER OR ON THE STREET.” BARBARA, JFS CLIENT The Family Assistance program is part of the CJP Anti-Poverty Initiative and is funded by collaborative partner CJP.
IT ALL ADDS UP TO:
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Cash assistance issued to cover basic needs such as food, utilities, car or appliance repair, medical costs, holiday gifts for children, and more. Case management encounters during which aid was provided to community members Kosher Rosh Hashanah and Passover meals distributed so that struggling families and isolated older adults may observe the holidays Households (391 (391 individuals) received help through the Jewish 276 Households individuals) received help through the Jewish Family Family Assistance Assistanceprogram program -
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Key Community Partners: Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), Yad Chessed, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, MetroWest Legal Services, Advocates, SMOC, Daniel’s Table and Holiday Dreams Foundation.
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SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE INITIATIVES: IMPROVING SAFETY, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS Helping vulnerable older adults live independently in the community is a core mission of JFS. While most of us envision retirement as an enjoyable time, the reality for many is that it is a time of going without – not being able to afford essentials like food, rent or medicine, grieving the loss of companionship or meaningful interaction, suffering reduced functioning due to debilitating health conditions. JFS provides a wide range of services to ensure these community members have the basics they need, and the care and support they deserve as they navigate the challenges that come with aging. Services include: Case Management, Meal Deliveries, Wellness Checks, Social/Activity Groups, Health Screenings, Basic Needs Distributions, Holiday Assistance, Virtual Visitors, Geriatric Care Management, Virtual Support Groups, Patient Navigator, Homecare “WE SPEAK CHINESE AND RECEIVED HELP FROM JFS WITH DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS. THIS SERVICE HELPS US A LOT TO BREAK LANGUAGE BARRIERS. YOUR KIND ACTIONS AND GREAT PATIENT NAVIGATORS MEAN A LOT TO US. THANK YOU SO MUCH!” FENGQIN ZHANG AND HONGGUO REN, JFS CLIENTS
As part of a collaboration between JFS and the MCPHS Pharmacy Outreach Program, Registered Pharmacist Ernest Onyinah presents information about medication safety, the services of the out-reach program and options for reducing older adults’ medication costs to residents of the Framingham Housing Authority. Go to JFSMW.org to learn more about JFS services for adults aged 60+.
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Hours attending to the needs of hundreds of home-bound clients with homemaker and personal care services Hours of expert Geriatric Care Management services, working with families caring for loved ones with dementia and other conditions that people face as they age Encounters with residents of public housing assessing needs, providing services and monitoring well-being Medical appointments and blood pressure screenings with older adults who have limited access to medical care Exercise and social group sessions to increase mobility and reduce social isolation
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IMPACT! Key Community Partners: Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), Cummings Foundation, Springwell, Inc., Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), Shillman House/ 2Life Communities, Framingham Housing Authority, Daniel’s Table, MetroWest YMCA and Babson College, Techmates.
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COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED ASSISTANCE: ADVANCING EQUITY AND PROVIDING SAFETY, HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY TO IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Advancing equity for immigrant families in our community is a core mission of JFS. Low wages, language barriers and limited experience with American systems are some of the challenges faced by today’s immigrant families. And, as JFS works to resettle refugees and others fleeing violence and conflict in their home countries, housing is the biggest obstacle. For war evacuee Ilona, finding suitable housing was the first priority. Escaping the devastation in Ukraine, Ilona, a scientist and science journalist applied to come to the United States with her young son and work with the Heal Ukraine Group. When notice came that she was arriving within a few days, her sponsors called JFS because she needed housing. Working with a network of volunteers and community partners, JFS was able to coordinate housing and services, ensuring that they had the support they needed to build a new life in our welcoming community.
“THERE IS A PARK TO GO TO WALK, PLAYGROUNDS, LIBRARY, OTHER KIDS TO PLAY WITH. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO JFS – THANK YOU!” ILONA, JFS CLIENT
Ilona’s story is just one example of how JFS works to address the financial, academic and social needs of those most at risk. JFS’ innovative approach, which includes basic needs distributions, seasonal/ emergency clothing response, case management, financial assistance, resettlement services, citizenship preparation/application, employment support, English as a Second Language (ESL) and information/referral ensures that they have the basic essentials they need to survive and thrive. Go to JFSMW.org to learn more about JFS’ Immigrant and Resettlement Services.
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Items of seasonal clothing distributed to young students so parents can, instead, buy food and other necessities Immigrants received dedicated case management support Backpacks of school supplies handed out to elementary school-aged children to support academic success Refugees seeking safety and opportunity from Ukraine, Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti resettled in the Metrowest Greater Boston area Individuals guided through the application process for U.S. Citizenship Families threatened with homelessness received cash assistance, case management and help with RAFT applications to ensure safe shelter for children
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SCAN TO LEARN MORE Key Community Partners: Daniel’s Table, Hope and Comfort, Dignity Matters, Framingham Public School System, Pelham Lifelong Learning Center (LLC), MassBay Community College, Framingham Adult ESL Plus (FAESL), Operation Warm, Citizenship for New Americans Program (CNAP), ORI, HIAS and JFS of Western Mass.
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MOBILIZING SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION
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JFS and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Boston hosted a special screening of the award-winning film “My So Called Enemy” at Hebrew College, Newton to facilitate discussions that foster understanding and acceptance in response to an increase in instances of antisemitism and hate in the community.
With values deeply rooted in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), JFS serves as an area convener, bringing together thought partners, diverse resources and critical capacity to a variety of initiatives that empower community members of all ages to join and take action to make our world a better place: •
Committee on Anti-Racism and Fighting Antisemitism – developing long-term strategies to address hate, discrimination and bigotry in our community, including Training for Active Bystanders so that citizens are equipped to interrupt harm as incidents occur
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Jewish Emergency Management System – providing security awareness and emergency response coordination, training and expertise
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Day of Service Projects – enabling volunteers to help those in need
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Jewish Day School and Jewish Teen Initiative Programs – teaching lessons in service, compassion and gratitude
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Temple Partnerships – engaging in collaborative programming, advocacy and community member support
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Philanthropic Opportunities for Community Conscious Companies – mobilizing businesses and those employed in Metrowest who want to give back
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Responsive Reaction – standing in solidarity and supporting our community when our neighbors are affected by acts of hate and violence
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Resources for Veterans – increasing access to resources for those who served in the Armed Forces
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Addressing Climate Change - institutionalizing operational changes and building partnerships that reduce impact at a local level
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Serving as a community convener, JFS facilitated coordination of the 3rd annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Framingham. Pictured above, CEO Lino Covarrubias and Brett Lubarsky from CJP’s Jewish Teen Initiative stand with members of the Nipmuc Nation.
COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS that multiply impacts and transform lives
(L) Representative Jack Lewis lends a hand at the JFS/FPS Resource Room during a Blue Cross Blue Shield Service Day event; (C) A dietician from the Metrowest YMCA teaches healthy cooking lessons to older adults living in public housing; (R) Definitive Healthcare employees spend a volunteer day making 50 welcome baskets for JFS clients moving into new homes.
In addition to the array of partners highlighted throughout this report, JFS is proud to acknowledge collaborative relationships with over 160 organizations – from public to private, secular to faith-based, local to international – strategic and powerful partnerships that drive collective impact across multiple domains. 2Life Communities, Shillman House
Boston’s Jewish Community Day School
CocoTree Kids
Daniel’s Table
A Perfect Taste Catering
Brazilian American Center: BRACE
Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)
Deep Why Design
A Place to Turn
Bridgewater State University
CommCreative
Definitive Healthcare
Aashka Dance Company
Brophy Elementary School
Community Foundation for MetroWest
Department of Public Health (DPH)
Adamah and the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition
Brothers for Life
Community Vibes Framingham
Advocates
Callahan Senior Center, Framingham Council on Aging
Community-Senior Center, Natick Council on Aging
Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Camp Young Judaea
Congregation B’nai Shalom, Westborough
American Jewish CommitteeNew England
Carmel Movers Catering by Andrew
Arab American Benevolent Association
Central Source
Ashland Mini Storage
Chestnut Dental Associates
Babson College, Techmates
Chestnut Hill Realty
Books for Refugees
Citizenship for New Americans Program (CNAP)
Boston College Boston University Boston Veteran’s Collaborative
Dignity Matters Discovering Hidden Gems
Congregation Beth El, Sudbury
Edward Kennedy Community Health Center
Congregation Beth Elohim, Acton
Edwards Church, Framingham
Congregation Kehillath Israel, Brookline
EKG Networking, Inc.
Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Brookline
Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)
Congregation Or Atid, Wayland Cradles to Crayons
City of Framingham
Cummings Foundation, Inc.
CJP Women’s Philanthropy Group
Dana Hall School
Family Promise Metrowest Father Bill’s & MainSpring First Parish, Lincoln Framingham Access
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Framingham Adult ESL Plus
Islamic Society of Framingham
Senate President Karen E. Spilka
Framingham Department of Health
JCC Greater Boston
Springwell, Inc.
Framingham Fire Department
Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action (JALSA)
Stop & Shop
Framingham Flyers Hockey Team
Jewish Big Brother Big Sister of Greater Boston
Sudbury Council on Aging
Framingham Housing Authority Framingham Interfaith Community Association Framingham Police Department Framingham Public Library Framingham Public Schools Framingham State University Fresh Start Furniture Bank Friends of the IDF Jeff Goldman Immigration Law Good360 Greater Framingham Community Church Harmony Grove Elementary School Health Resources in Action Hebrew SeniorLife The Herb and Maxine Jacobs Foundation
Holiday Dreams Foundation
Temple Beth David, Westwood
Jewish Vocational Service of Boston
Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley
Jewish War Veterans
Temple Beth Shalom, Needham
JFS of Western Massachusetts Jones Street Residential Keshet Latino Health Insurance Program Larry Levine’s Kosher Market Literations Mark’s Moving & Storage Company Mass Power Forward Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
Hope and Comfort Incentive Marketing Association (IMA)
MassBay Community College
Islamic Center of Boston
Metrowest Behavioral Health Partners MetroWest Care Connection MetroWest Chamber of Commerce MetroWest Free Medical Program Metrowest Health Foundation MetroWest Jewish Day School Metrowest Legal Services
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Temple Beth Am, Framingham
Jewish Teen Initiative
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
Staff Malvina Goldfarb and Director of Immigrant Services Alma Cothias assist families during a pop-up event at Daniel’s Table where 368 items were handed out, including socks, scarves, hats, coats and other cold weather necessities.
Syrian American Medical Association
Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Waltham
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
HIAS
Sudbury Foundation
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
Coordinated by JFS, Yale Appliance Company’s CEO Steve Sheinkopf helps hand out hundreds of new winter boots to low-income families in Framingham so students can safely participate in recess and other cold weather activities. Photo: Sheldon Golder
Temple Beth Sholom, Framingham Temple Beth Torah, Holliston Temple Eitz Chaim, Franklin Temple Emanuel, Newton Temple Israel, Boston
Natick Community-Senior Center
Temple Israel, Natick
Natick Service Council
Temple Israel, Sharon
Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA)
Temple Shalom, Newton
NextGen Communications No Loose Braids Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) Open Spirit Center Operation ELF Operation Warm Ora Catering OUTMetrowest Pelham Lifelong Learning Center Perini Management Services, Inc. The Rashi School Salem State University
Metrowest Workers (CASA) and Diego Low
Second Chance Cars
Metrowest YMCA
The Shapiro Foundation
MWRTA
Solomon Schechter Day School
Myers Family Fund
Southern Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC)
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Temple Shir Tikva, Wayland Temple Sinai, Brookline Temple Sinai, Sharon TJX Companies Tom Joyce Design Tova’s Catering Tufts Hillel at Tufts University UCC Boxborough Welcome Home Wellesley Dental Group Whitney Place at Natick William James College Yachad New England Yad Chessed, Waltham Yale Appliance Foundation Young Israel, Sharon
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES that multiply impacts and transform lives
At the Annual Meeting, Board member Debbie Gotbetter presented the Community Humanitarian Award to volunteer Michael Gilman. Pictured left to right: Staff Iryna Saks; Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships Lucia Panichella; volunteers Nan and Andy Langowitz, Board member Debbie Gotbetter; Michael Gilman; Lee-Ann Yolin; Ed Shapiro; former Board member Barbara Shapiro; staff Sarah Leacu; Board member Jodi Bring; and volunteer Maris Feinstein.
THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERISM Volunteers are the lifeblood of JFS. They come to JFS looking for an opportunity to do good – what they find is a partnership through which they can have real and significant impact in the lives of those who need help the most. Distributions of clothing and school supplies, holiday meal deliveries, wellness checks, assistance with medical appointments, English as a Second Language tutoring and acculturation support are just some of the ways volunteers fuel our work in the community. It is only through the Power of Volunteerism that JFS is able to make a difference in the lives of over 7,500 people each year. Thank you to our over 300 volunteers for partnering with JFS to have meaningful impact in our community! Jill Abend
Jean Albino-Betancourt
Zehra Ashraf
Peggy Barry
Nancy Blank
Susan Abrams
Helen Alcala
Diane Bailey
Latifa Bassou
Karen Blatt
Barbara Accetta
Barbara Alfond
Anwar Bardai
Elizabeth Beal
Donald Bloch
Donald Accetta
Antonio Alonso
Richard Baritz
Ruby Bearak
Ellen Bloch
Joseph Acquah
Robert Andrews
Amy Barker
Noreen Begley
Deon Body
Christopher Ahearn
Patricia Aronson
John Barrett
Howard Blank
Byrna Bornstein
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David Bornstein
Susan Driscoll
Margie Glou
Arnold Kaplan
Judy Leavey
Axie Breen
Phyllis Dvorkis
Julia Goldberg
Bernice Kaplan
Michael Leavey
Nancy Broner
Johanna Edelson
Sheldon Golder
Mindy Katz
David Lederer
Christine Brumbach
Jonathan Ellman
Jeff Goldman
Paul Kaufman
Eliana Lesser
Gary Budiansky
Jason Ernest
Angela Gomez
Jeff Keselman
Rob Levine
Ann Budner
Julia Falk
Christopher Gordon
Sarah Keselman
Richard Levy
Peter Bush
Roberta Falke
Julie Gordon
Caila Lewis-Jayms
Riad Cachecho
Jessica Federico-Grome
Sheila Green
Muhammad Amir Hamza Khan
Sue Cahill
Maris Feinstein
Meredith Greenberg
Lauren Kinghorn
Laura Lilly
John Caldas
Paul Feinstein
Nancy Gregg
Angie Carias
Deena Ferrara
Linda Greyser
Elsa Carvalho
Robert Ferrara
Paula Grieco
Marsha Chasen
Sarah Fleckner
Irene Gruenfeld
Rev. Deborah Clark
Genevieve Fosa
Jane Ha
Karen Cohen
Rosalie Fox
Oded Haber
Scott Cohen
Barbara Frank
Gretchen Hall
Jane Cohn
Susan Freed
Terri Handler
Sarah Coletti
Gustav Freedman
Ava Harder
Amy Cook
Barbara Friedman
Mariel Harlow
Alison Corton
Denis Friedman
Nathan Hayes
Jeff Cotton
Linda Friedman
Wendy Heineman
Colleen Creamer
Mark Friedman
Carol Hengerle
Michelle Cuata
Barbara Gainsboro
George Hengerle
Jackie Dana
Angela Garabet
Scott Herzog
Nathalie de Fontnouvelle
Barbara Garner
Lisa Hickey
Priyanka Deka
Elizabeth Garrigan-Byerly
Barbara Holtz
Nancy Deutsch
Helene Gelber
Sherri Horn
Lisa Deveau
Daniel Gilfix
Jane Horne
Lucas Deveau
Laura Gilman
Joel Hurwitz
Lori DiGisi
Michael Gilman
Roberta Jackson
Eric DiPaolo
Benjamin Ginsburg
Ann Jeffris
Nancy Dlott
Jason Glasgow
Jane Joiner
Annabel Dodd
Adam Glassman
Joan Jouzaitis
Alexandra Double
Paula Glickman
Stephanie Juma
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Beverly Klau Max Klau Jeffrey Kleiman Madeline Knapp Lior Kopolovic Robin Kostin Kostin Yanina Kostyumynska Julie Kozhukhin Victor Kusmin Andy Langowitz Nan Langowitz Jessica Lasser
Kunru Li Richard Lindo Sophia Lindsay Elena List Judith Locke Debra Loevy Rebecca Loren Hillary Mann Melanie Marcus Karen Margolis Lauren Marks Elaine Marmer Jenny Marte
Director of Volunteer Services IJ Anyanwu prepares a volunteer to deliver Passover meals to community members in need. Photo: Sheldon Golder
Laura Matz
Trinity Peng
Eric Sandberg
Susan Sloane Sherman
Keya Waikar
Gail Mazzarese
Marcia Perna
Barbara Sands
Elizabeth Sobol
Mary Elizabeth Waters
Valerie McGrath
Susan Phillips-Gray
Jeffrey Sands
Peter Solomon
Kathryn Weinberg
Deborah Medvinsky
Abigail Porter
Nancy Schachter
Geri Spina
Garry Weiner
Terri Mendoza
Lisa Porter
Sue Schaufeld
Mark Springer
Deborah Weinhaus
Nina Menzel
Eden Price
Susan Schechter
Nancy Springer
Lisa Weinman
Jeffrey Merritt
Heather Rafey
Karl Schlotterbeck
Candace Steingisser
Lisa Weinstock
Marcia Metz
Jonathan Ramin
Katarzyna Schwarzman
Lee Steingisser
Peter Weinstock
Janice Miller
Joseph Regen
Adena Schwarzwald
Michael Stepansky
Robin Welch
Gail Milowe
Pam Remis
Lisa Schwarzwald
Jodi Sufrin
Laurence Wellington
Jacqui Milowe
Amir Reza
Rachel Seliber
Andrea Sussman
Rachel Welt
Susan Moody
Leslie Riedel
Barbara Shapiro
Michael Svidrun
Barbara Wetzstein
Jennifer Morin
Nahid Robertson
Lily Sherman
Ayala Tamir-Avissar
Elizabeth Wexelblatt
Casey Morrocco
Alexandra Rose
Carina Shi
Lucy Tannen
Kathleen Wick
Lina Musayev
Sabina Rosenfeld
Lynn Shyevitch
Barbara Tereso
Bradford Wilkinson
Jessica Myers
Joel Rosenhaus
Susan Sidel
Lila Tereso
Mary Wilkinson
Cheryl Nagle
Carissa Rubin
Deena Siegel
Deborah Tofias
Robin Wood
Denise Nelken
Susan Sabin
Renee Silva
Svetlana Vashkevich
Cynthia Worthington-Berry
Leslie Nelken
Mirele Sagan
Cynthia Silverman
Ayyapparaj Veerian
Lee-Ann Yolin
Dana Neshe
Sejal Sagar
Rick Silverman
Bella Vogt
Rachel Zach
Stephanie Ngom
Ester Salinsky
Eileen Simons
Dana Volman
Barbara Zoob
Santana Oliveira
Maria Pia Sanchez
Juliana Singer
Cindy Shore Wadness
Rabbi Henry Zoob
Shabnam Panahi
Jackie Sand
Leslie Singer
Michael Wadness
(L) Board member Michelle Bearak hosted over 20 friends and family members for an evening of wrapping and giving. Guests brought new hats, gloves and throw blankets then wrapped them as gifts for over 50 vulnerable, isolated older adult clients, which (R) Board member Stephanie Elkind and volunteer Dana Volman helped deliver.
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SEIZE THE DREAM
Building Thriving Communities
Left: The staff of Chestnut Hill Realty; Top right: Ed E. Zuker; Bottom right: David and Gail Milowe
JFS proudly honors David and Gail Milowe and Max Michelson Humanitarian Award recipients Ed E. Zuker and Chestnut Hill Reality, extraordinary community partners whose powerful efforts are impacting the lives of children and their families throughout Metrowest, greater Boston and communities around the world.
FOOD COMMITTEE
FOOD COURTESY OF
Stephanie Elkind
A Perfect Taste
Dena Kowaloff
Bakers Best
Elana Margolis
The Buckley Kitchen and Bar
Denise Rosenblum
Burtons Grill
Lee-Ann Yolin
Chubby Chickpea Domenic’s Italian Bakery and Deli
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Enzina Pizzeria
Gino Beniamino, 5 to 9 Media LLC
Farm Grill Rotisserie
Jodi Blankstein, Cantorial Soloist
The Federal
Adam Dehner, Guitarist
Larry Levine’s Kosher Market
Mark Globerson, DOWSHU
Legal Sea Foods
Ben Simmoneau, Anchor/Reporter WCVB-TV
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Mamaleh’s Delicatessen Restaurant Michael’s Deli New City Microcreamery Obosá Restaurant Pressed Café Rail Trail Flatbread Co. Roche Bros. Salt Patisserie Stazione Di Federal Yummy Mummy Bakery
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WAYS TO GIVE
to ensure JFS’ continued impact in the community
(L) The staff of Dia Feliz Adult Day Health Center contribute warm blankets, gloves and hats to be gifted to older adults in need; (C) Selected as the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) Philanthropic Partner of 2023, Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships Lucia Panichella and Senior Director of Philanthropy Jayne Lampert share information about JFS during their annual Summit; (R) In honor of his Bar Mitzvah, a young donor collected gift cards to be distributed to struggling Veterans through the Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry.
PARTNER WITH JFS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE - NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS JFS exists to accelerate social, academic and health equity in our community. We would not be able to do this work without the generosity of passionate donors, foundations, companies and volunteers. Your gift to JFS ensures the health and safety of parents and grandparents at home, that vulnerable immigrant families with young children have the tools they need to succeed and that Jewish families experiencing financial distress have access to critical emergency assistance to help them get through difficult times. JFS’ sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a multi-year 4-star rating from Charity Navigator (with a 100% PERFECT SCORE!) so you can have confidence that your donation will drive change and make a difference. Whether you are making an unrestricted gift (that can be used to support any program) or designating the use of funds for a specific purpose, investing in JFS ensures that the resources are available to: •
Respond in the event of an emergency
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Expand programming to serve more clients
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Maintain the highest consistent levels of service delivery
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Develop innovative solutions to address emergent community needs
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At her bequest, a generous donation from the estate of Susan Copeland (z’’l) has made the JFS Center for Social Innovation possible and will support its operations for many years to come.
THE JFS GENERATION TO GENERATION LEGACY CIRCLE Your support has allowed JFS to care for more than 100,000 vulnerable older adults, immigrants and Jewish families seeking safety in the community for the past 45 years. Now it is time to plant the seeds for the next 45 years with a legacy gift that will enable JFS to continue its important work in our community. To ensure the values that have inspired your involvement and investment in JFS will endure for future generations, consider becoming a member of the newly created JFS Generation to Generation Legacy Circle, by including JFS in your estate plans. Join the Legacy Circle so that your bequest will continue to support the vital and essential impact of JFS for years to come. Contact Jayne Lampert, Senior Director of Philanthropy today to learn how you can become a member of The Legacy Circle: Email: jlampert@jfsmw.org Call: 508-875-3100 x 430
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“Years of meaningful work by JFS of Metrowest has made a difference in our community. We are committed to its future by joining the Legacy Circle with a meaningful gift. We encourage others to join us today.” - Susan and Aron Ain
“We have designated a legacy gift to JFS of Metrowest because we are committed to ensuring that the work of the agency continues for generations to come.” - Chester and Diane Black
“As a CPA, I believe financial planning is of utmost importance. My confidence in, and support of JFS is now reflected in my estate plans.” - Sari Anne Rapkin
DONORS AND CONTRIBUTORS
(T) Larry Tobin of The Shapiro Foundation and Board member Denise Rosenblum with resettlement clients (L) Rahmatullah Wakili and his wife (R) Sabira Khalili. Sabira joined the staff in 2023 to work with immigrants from Afghanistan; (L) Partnering since 2021, Yale Appliance Company and the Yale Appliance Foundation have worked with JFS to provide more than 1,500 pairs of shoes and boots to low-income students through distribution events as well as the Resource Room at the Framingham Public Schools. Photo: Sheldon Golder; (R) Former CEO Marc Jacobs, former Board President Aron Ain and former Board President Lester Schindel with his wife Caren.
$500,000+
$25,000-49,999
The Sudbury Foundation
$5,000-14,999
Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) – includes core capacity and all programmatic grants
Cathy and Richard Boskey
Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley
Aiyana Foundation, Inc.
Ken and Jodi Bring
Yale Appliance Charitable Fund
Nancy Antonacci Shaich
Harvey and Marsha Chasen
Steven and Michelle Bearak
$50,000-199,999
Cummings Foundation, Inc.
$15,000-24,999
Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR)
Simon B. Gottlieb Charitable Foundation
Aron and Susan Ain
Chester and Diane Black
Robert and Cari Band
The Boston Foundation
Edward and Peggy Barry
Fernando Castro and Neide Coutinho
Community Foundation for MetroWest
Richard and Gabrielle Henken
BJ’s Charitable Foundation
Herb and Maxine Jacobs Foundation
Saul & Gitta Kurlat Foundation
MetroWest Health Foundation
David and Gail Milowe
Deborah M. Noonan Memorial Fund
Ellis and Barbara Morris
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation
Charles and Jessica Myers
The Shapiro Foundation
Adam Ochlis and Eve Tapper
Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation
Edward and Barbara Scolnick
Josef and Dana Volman
Peter and Hinda Drotch
Edward and Barbara Shapiro
Mary and Bradford Wilkinson
Eastern Bank Foundation
I. Scott and Ronna Cohen Jay and Barbara Gainsboro Brad and Allison Kates
Allan and Rebecca Chasen COMM, Ashley DePaolo Do It All Services, Inc. Tom and Corrie Dretler
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Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops
Atlantic Elevator Service
Scott and Kathleen Cohen
AVIDIA Bank
Commercial Cleaning Service, Inc.
Ron Balk and Carol Woolfe
Community Resources Group
Madeleine Bates
Congregation Beth El, Sudbury
Bay State Services for Building
Conservice, LLC
Marcia Rosenberg
Ben Steverman, Inc.
Continental Pools
Neil and Tracy Ross
Benevity Community Impact Fund
David and Lori Schechner
Alan and Judy Bernstein
Teddy deCaro-Copley and Chris Copley
Philip and Rachel Strauss
Gerry and Debra Bickoff
Jeffrey and Heather Swartz
BCBS - Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
Temple Beth David, Westwood
B’nai B’rith Housing NE
Michael and Karen Tichnor
Boston Breast Diagnostic Center, Elsie Levin
MutualOne Charitable Foundation New England BioLabs RBC Wealth Management-Boston and RBC Foundation-USA
While struggling to pay for necessities, a single mom could not afford to send her son to a summer camp, which was important because of his special needs. With help from a generous donor, the aspiring athlete was able to enjoy the social and physical benefits of the program and start the school year off right.
Stephanie Elkind and Jay Freedman
TJX Foundation Andrew Troop and Andrea Sussman United Parish, Brookline Willis Towers Watson Y & R Charitable Trust, Lisa Y. Rourke
Daniel and Dana Finn Steven and Renée Finn Ari Freisinger and Elizabeth Mishkin
$1,000-4,999 Martin and Rachel Abramson
John and Mary Boyle Brunca Waterproofing Corp. Phyllis Buchsbaum Riad and Doris Cachecho Chase Carpenter and Lucy Caplan F. Javier Cevallos and Josée Vachon-Cevallos
Cora and Lawrence Gordon
Alarmex, Inc.
Carl and Carol Chudnofsky
James Gordon
Jeff Alexander and Jocylyn Bailin
Lawrence and Beth Greenberg
All Drain Services, Inc.
John and Amy Herrera
American Arabic Benevolent Association
Robert McCormack, Jr.
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Jeremy and Sherrie Delinsky John and Janet DePiero Andrew Diamond and Elizabeth Dean-Diamond (Gift Cards) Douglas and Mona Dolgov John Driscoll Courtney Ek Frances Elovitz ERLAND Construction
European Closets
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Natick
Melanie Marcus and Chris Leonard
Andre and Marilyn Danesh
Ernst & Young
Reuben and Christine Ackerman
Louis and Rosanne Kates
CST Construction Corp.
Conrad and Lisa Chanzit
Joseph L. & Ray L. Freund Foundation
Charles and Sharon Karp
Lino and Kathryn Covarrubias
AMPS Law PC Robert Andrews and Ron Shiloh Asphalt Engineering At Your Service Homecare
ACCELERATING SOCIAL, ACADEMIC AND HEALTH EQUITY
Federated Hermes Board member Anita Lavakumar with her husband Karthik, Rev. Debbie Clark of Edwards Church in Framingham and Board member Andrew Troop with his wife Andrea Sussman.
During the 12th annual Build a Backpack event, (L) former Board member Peggy Barry joined dozens of community members who donated empty backpacks that they filled with supplies so that over 300 low-income students would have the tools they need to succeed in school. Photos: Sheldon Golder
Maris and Paul Feinstein
Deborah and Wyatt Gotbetter
Matt and Susan Kehoe
Ery and Laura Magasanik
Kenneth Fishman and Lisa Wendell
Marjorie Gove
Joseph Kennedy
Mallory Portraits (Gift Cards)
Brendan and Katharine Fitzsimmons
Ben Greenberg
Madeleine and Kenneth Klipper
Gloria and Dmitri Mamokhin
Harvey Fleishman
Steven Grinspoon and Winnie Sandler
Lauren and Jerald Korn
Warren Manning and Susan Rodgin
Polly Kornblith
William and Cynthia Marcus
Mitchell and Ann Kramer
Marshfield Associates
Fred Krimm
Massa Viana Law
David and Mandi Kunen
Harry and Deborah Merkin
Andy and Nan Langowitz
Middlesex Savings Bank
Richard and Judy Lappin
Joan Milowe
Judith Leary
Jeffrey and Pam Mittleman
Jeffrey and Meryl Levine
Moisturetek Irrigation Systems, Inc.
Laurence and Gloria Lieberman
Majed Mouded
Barry and Debbie Lipsett
John Nies
Dennis Lombardo
Ofosu-Amaah Family
Jason Anthony Corp.
The David and Lura Lovell Foundation
Laura and Matt Olton
James and Donna Kausek
LR Construction, Louis Laskey
Richard and Judith Fox Melvin and Beatrice Fraiman Framingham Union Aid Association John and Nancy Frantz Frazer Construction Corp. Arnie Freedman and Lori Kahn David and Molly Fried Helene and Seth Gelber Joseph Geller and Maria Benet P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Robert and Susan Glovsky Jeff and Molly Goodman Nancy Gossels
Jake and Liz Grossman Peter Hamlin and Lee Mason Carol and Alain Hanover Tammy Harris Highbridge Concierge, Inc. Home Chef (Gift Cards) Marc and Diane Homer Susan Hughes Donald and Marcey Hunter Iraheta General Construction Corp. Marc and Joanne Jacobs
Gordon and Lorri Owodes
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Gregory and Kim Pappas
Schwartz Charitable Foundation
Jed Weiss and Ilana Braun Weiss
Daniele and Ronald Bick
Max and Mindy Peckler
Elizabeth Serotte and Richard Campbell
Liz Weiss and Tim Caruthers
Andrew Bloch
Ronald and Deena Whitfield
Donald and Ellen Bloch
Pelham Island Fund Edward and Janet Polansky Lisa and Evan Porter Press Family Foundation Proskauer Rose Quirk Auto Dealers Judi Raphael Sari Anne Rapkin Alan and Cathy Regensburger Dan Romanow
Jane Shapiro Gary and Caryl Shaw William Shaw Mara and Rob Sherman Margaret Shukur Susan and James Sidel Robert and Myra Snyder Michael and Arlene Sobol Stephen and Trudy Sonis Biria St. John Jill and Michael Stansky Supreme Energy Swerling Milton Winnick Public Insurance Adjusters, Inc.
Former Board President Kathryn Covarrubias, former Board President Louis Kates and Board Vice President Ian Rubin.
Denise and Scot Rosenblum Rotary Club of Framingham Lisa and Stuart Rothman
World Marble & Granite, Inc. Robert Worth Yardi Systems, Inc. Evelyn Yudowitz Joseph Zipkin
$250-999 120 Mount Vernon St., LLC Aalanco Service Corp. Peter and Jill Abend Donald and Barbara Accetta Jonathan and Lauren Adams Jane Adolph and Bill Poznik
Chrisann Taras and Jerome Nocera
Jason Agress
Sarah and Michael Tauer
Jonathan Aibel and Julie Rohwein
Temple Beth Am, Framingham (Cash and Gift Cards)
Harvey and Zachary Albert
Temple Beth Avodah, Newton Temple Israel, Natick (Gift Cards) Larry and Jesse Tobin TUFTS Health Plan Foundation
Board member Jodi Bring and donor Cathy Boskey volunteer during a distribution event to help outfit children and families in need with winter footwear. Photo: Sheldon Golder
Adam Blumer and Sarah Guernsey Jayne and Joe Blute David and Byrna Bornstein Jonathan Bornstein
Robert Allen and Shirley Hui
Boston & Cambridge Appliance Repair, Inc.
American International Group (AIG)
John Boyajain
Jason Aroesty
Joseph Bratica
Ian Arvin and Carolyn Drucker
Robert and Rosalind Brown
Rabbi Jordana Schuster Battis
Burgess Pest Management
Stuart and Lee Bauer
John and Robin Butler
Jessica Rubinstein
United Way of MA Bay and Merrimack Valley
RW Plumbing, Inc.
Wendy and David Waldman
Andrew and Deborah Becker
Simon Butler
S.F. Hughes Electric, Inc.
Neil and Lisa Wallack
Evan and Elana Beckman
The Butlers Cleaning Co., Inc. Kirk Carter
Lester and Caren Schindel
Walter Shuffain P.C.
Cary and Susan Benjamin
Andrew and Barbara Schultz
Garry and Bette Ann Weiner
Bob and Lisa Berman
Charity On Top
Karen Schwab
Lisa and Peter Weinstock
Eric and Teresa Bertz
Herb and Joan Chasan
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Stuart and Ellen Chasen
Howard and Lauren Flitt
Glen and Annie Glater (Gift Cards)
Brian and Marca Katz
Chevra Yom Chamishi, Sudbury
Jim Flowers
Tara Gold
David and Mildred Katzman
Rev. Deborah Clark
Kevin and Paula Foley
Gold Landscaping Service
Kevin Kauffman
Classico C&C, Inc.
Amanda Formica
Gerry and Liz Goldman
Aaron Clayton
Mark and Barbara Friedman
David and Sharon Goldstein
Keane Fire & Safety Equipment Company, Inc.
Clean & Safe, Inc.
Michael and Linda Frieze
Jonathan and Jamie Gossels
CLS General Construction, Inc.
Ira and Jill Gansler
Sanford and Lorraine Gotlib
Rosemarie Coelho
Phyllis Garr
Morris & Lillian Gould Foundation
Irving and Mindy Kempner Daniel and Andrea Kennedy Kira Khazatsky
Martin and Janise Cohen
Anne and Robert Grace
Theo Kindermans and Catherine Cagle
Marcus and Jane Cohn
Camilla Graham
Linda and Thomas Kirchman
Amy and Jamie Cook
Sheryl Greenberg and Michael Schwartz
Kistler & Knapp Builders, Inc.
Jordanna Court
Michael Grossman
Kathryn Dahl
Steven and Barbara Grossman
Marcie and Vincent D’Aleo
Colleen Hart
Steven and Jennifer Dannin
Jacki Hart
Ashley and Mike DePaolo
Sophie Hearne and Chris Scharff
Harriet DeVerry
Sam and Meredith Hendler
Helen Draper
Martin and Ellen Herbordt
Steve Emmerich and Eve Horwitz
Barbara Holtz
Empower Wealth Group
Joshua and Felicia Hyman
Energy Economics, Inc.
Sue Idelson
Eversource Energy Foundation, Inc. Rise Fanger Jeffrey and Loren Feingold Steven and Deborah Feldman Marcia Fine Lawrence Fishman and Wendy Valentine Brady and Katherine Fitzsimmons Leslie and Paul Flaherty Paul Flaherty Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Donor Diane Black assists Senior Director of Philanthropy Jayne Lampert with “Welcome Baskets” hampers of household goods donated for resettlement clients to wish them luck in their new homes.
Eric Gashin Alan Geller GiftCard Partners Bain and Nadine Gill Give Lively
John and Anne Ingard Ronald and Linda Isaacson Allyson Jaffe JMD Construction, Inc. JVM Contractors, Inc. Greta Kahn Joel and Jane Kamer Kaplansky Insurance Deborah Kaster
John Knapp Martin and Phyllis Kornguth Dena and Noah Kowaloff Edward Kross Bob and Bonny Kusik L L & N Maintenance Ruth Lander (z”l) Brett Leav Michael Leipziger Paul Lesser and Karen McKoy Jerry and Linda Levin Steven and Sara Pollak Levine Karen Levy Meyer and Caraline Levy Ellen Liao Anita Lichtblau and Rick Brunell Tiffany Lillie LJ Brennan Electric Lucero Property MGMT, LLC Maltby & Co., Inc.
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Edward Mann
Naturalawn of America
Michael and Kerrie Rothschild
Rose-Jane Sulman
Ariel and Elana Margolis
Jeremy Naylor
Cindy Rowe
Michael and Ellen Suvalle
Neil and Susan Markson
Network For Good
Ian and Maggie Rubin
Reva Tankle and John McArthur
Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center
New England Seal Coating
Aviva Sapers and Judith Sydney
Temple Beth Sholom, Framingham
MDA Painting & Handyman
Next Generation Communications, LLC
Jeffrey Savit
Temple Beth Torah, Holliston
Michael and Barbara Sawyer
Temple Shir Tikva, Wayland
Marcia Metz and Mr. Alfonso Delgado Jeff and Liza Meyerhardt Jeremy Mirsky Cathie Morat David and Debbie Morris
Amanda Nussbaum Victor Nussbaum and Karen Margolis Oasis at Dodge Park Randy and Bill O’Brien
Steven Scari and Robin Schreier-Scari Ronald and Evelyn Schneider Jill Schwab and Peter Alpert Jo Seibel
Neil and Arielle Morris
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB)
Moscaritolo General Contractors, Inc.
Samuel and Alyne Oppenheim
Edward Shapiro and Deborah Benik
David Orlinoff and Cherry Muse
Douglas and Andi Shaw
Srivani Pandurangan
Geraldine Marie Shea
Paolino Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Ira and Linda Shoolman
Rabbi Eliot and Judy Pearlson
Joan Shulman
James Pennington and Jason Cho
Bob Silver (Gift Cards)
Steven Tobias
David Podell
Robert and Joanne Silver
Tosti’s Service Station, Inc.
James and Elise Popkin
Andrew and Sharon Silverman
Total Services Commercial Corp.
Abigail Porter
Michael and Barbara Snyder
Harold and Millie Tubman
Martin and Deborah Quitt
Senate President Karen Spilka
Shimon Unterman
Ronald Rajewski
Jen and Eric Spindt
Jill Vernes
RESCON Boston
Judith and Herbert Spivak
Mark and Beth Volk
Riverside Services
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (Gift Cards)
Diana Wainrib and Alfred Hamilton
Joel Moskowitz and Janet Buchwald Imad Mouline
When Haitian asylum seekers were relocated to Framingham, JFS took the lead in coordinating services and moving the families from emergency shelter to more suitable temporary housing. Thanks to generous contributions from scores of donors, JFS has been able to provide these families with food, diapers, medicine, clothes and winter gear, strollers and car seats, and many other essentials.
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Martha and Paul Rizzolli Jeff and Kathy Rodman Gloria Rose
Risa Shames and Neil Silverston
Stanetsky Memorial Chapels Philip Stathos and Alice Murphy
Donor Jessica Myers and her son Josh prepare to deliver Passover meals to community members in need. Photo: Sheldon Golder
Waste Focus, LLC Bernard Weichsel David and Deborah Weinhaus
Gail Rosenberg
Sheila Statlender and Russell Donnelly
Richard and Nancy Rossman
David and Leslie Stearns
Barry Weiss and Laurie Alpert
Scott and Lauren Roth
Toby Steinberg
Irwin and Amy Weiss
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Norman and Sheila Weinstock
Rachel and Will Welt
David Baxter
Jean and Michael Callan
Stephen and Linda Desatnick
Lyn Whinston-Perry
Rabbi Laurence and Leslie Bazer
Michael Cannon
Nancy Deutsch
Susan and Richard Wilk
David Becker and Jackie Belf-Becker
Chantha Carter
Rue Diamond and Chuck Hall
Michele Williams
Noreen Begley
David Cella
Nancy Dlott
James and Laura Wilner
Philip Benjamin and Melinda Milberg
Harvey Chafitz
Judith Dow
Gerda Chalfin
Daniel and Astrid Dretler
Gail and Larry Chancey
Sarah Dunworth
Julia Chase
Mark Dwin
Kenneth and Cheryl Chernack
Cameron Eide Adam and Michelle Eisenberg
David Wilson Joel and Ruth Winett Jayme Winnick Raphael Wolf and Huong Nguyen Wolf
Susan Bergman Murray and Rebecca Berkowitz Anthony Bernardo Freya Bernstein Broff
Howard and Candice Wolk
Mark Bissonette
Josh Chisholm and Michael MacDonald
Nancy Wolk
Joan Blair and Donald Schuler
Elizabeth and Christopher City
David and Malka Young
David Blaustein and Jennifer Meyerhardt
Thomas Clark
Arnold and Brenda Zaltas Barbara and Jerry Zolit
$100-249 Susan Abrams Ruth Aisenberg James Alderman and Janette Cavallo Brenda Altschul Amazon Smile Apartment List David and Maryann Aronson Wallace Arthur Peter and Barbara Aschheim Melissa and Carol Balbes David and Anne Ball (Gift Cards) Caroline Balz Lorraine Barilaro Mark and Eileen Barnett
Patricia Bleicher Elise Bloom Norman and Ronda Bloomstein Rabbi Sam and Amalia Blumberg Deborah and Scott Bobek Dena Bodian Rev. Frances Bogle Susan Borzelleca Alice Braunstein George Brener Jeffrey Brenner Leonard Brenner and Jill Turk Barbara Bressler Jayson and Irma Brodie Gerry and Helen Brody Alan Buck Michael Caljouw
Herschel Clopper Betsy Closs Alan Cohen Brian Cohen
Lewis and Mindy Elias David and Toby Ellis Mike and Alison Ellsworth Carol and Lewis Epstein Daan Erikson Robert Evans
David and Harriet Cohen Benjamin and Jacqueline Cohn Milton and Barbara Coleman Congregation Or Atid, Wayland Stacey and Christopher Constas Meredith Cooper Alice and John Costa Alma and Gregg Cothias Amanda and David Coughlin Barbara Cox Mindy and John Cox Phyllis Cutler Gary and Karen Dauer Elisabeth DeGrush
Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR) held a donations drive at one of their apartment sites in Framingham to support Haitian families seeking asylum and JFS was grateful to receive cash, gift cards, diapers and other items from the residents.
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Lisa Fass and David Vivat
Kathleen Gannon
Mark and Pam Greene
Leonid and Alla Kazyulin
Karen Febeo
Jeffrey and Liz Ganz
David and Dara Grossman
Larry Keller and Stacey Slavkin
Alex Fedosov
Judith Ganz
Michael Gutman
Jim Kelly
Jody Feinberg
Diane and Michael Gardener
Martha Hammel
Jeff and Sarah Keselman
Judith Feldman
Lee and Sharon Gartenberg
Samantha Harmon
Aditi Kirtikar
Robert and Deena Ferrara
Paula Geller
Hebrew SeniorLife
Ruth Klepper
Ian and Rachel Fier
Burt and Dianne Gesserman
Toby and Ted Heilweil
Susan and Charles Kohn
FayeRuth Fisher
Glen Oak Condominium Trust
Ellen and Kal Heller
Julia Komarovskaya
Joni and Reid Fishman
Larry and Holly Glick
Alan Hershon
Barry and Robin Kostin
Fitts Insurance
Richard and Laurie Gliklich
Marilyn Horan and John Kiley
Joel and Dana Kramer
Nancy Fliesler
Franklin and Bonnie Gold
Michael Horan
Patricia Kryzak
Heather and Bill Flugrad
Gregory Goldfarb and Malvina Drummond-Goldfarb
Donna and Christopher Horblit
Sew-Leong Kwa
Rick and Gitte Irving
Mary Beth Landrum
David Isaacson
Jerold and Elaine Last
Marie-Louise Jackson-Miller
Karthik and Anita Lavakumar
Sherry Jacobs
Ronald and Carole Lechan
Roberta Fox
Jewish Workshop for Education & Culture
Virginia Lee
Stephen and Rosalie Fox
Mark and Judith Johnson
Cathy and Richard Freedberg
Robert and Susan Joseph
Susan and Larry Freedman
Jack and Audrey Kadis
Adam Freudberg
Elizabeth Kaldeck Smith
Martin Flusberg and Helen Tager-Flusberg
Alan and Linda Goldstein
Michael Form Jennifer Forman Orth Arthur and Gloria Fox
Neil and Carole Frieband Lee Ann Friedman Donald and Nancy Fried-Tanzer Peter Friend Alexandra Furth Lisa Fusaro Kathryne Gadarian David Gainsboro Margaret Gallagher
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Former Board member Barbara Shapiro writes notes to accompany holiday gifts for older adult clients, wishing them a Happy Hanukkah.
Lauren Goldy Susan Goldy Chris and Julie Gordon Ruth Gorman Sheila Green
Susan Kalish Bernard and Faith Kaplan
Robert Leikind and Ellen Jawitz Leslie Levine Phil Levine and Heidi Cheris Rob and Judi Levine Diana Levinson Pearl Libenson
Jason and Elissa Kaplan
Arlene, Mark and Benjamin Lieberman
Robert and Helen Kaplan
Susan and Wilfred Lieberthal
Burton and Renee Karlin
Risa Lifshatz
Katahdin Group
Judy Linden
Michael Katzman
Thomas Loonie and Julie Winston
Dina Katz-Wosk
Glenn Lotto
Phyllis Kaufman
Harvey Lowell and Carolyn Keller
ACCELERATING SOCIAL, ACADEMIC AND HEALTH EQUITY
Michael and Bobbi Luxenberg
Judith Odenheimer and Richard Marsh
Allen Post
Susan Shapiro
One Concepts, International Merchandise Fulfillment, Rory Smith (Gift Cards)
Nadine Pravda
Shelley and Alan Sherman
Alison Quackenbush
Mark and Irina Shklovsky
Steven and Donna Rabb
Howard and Sharon Sholkin
Daniel and Ellen Mainzer
Moragh Ramage
Daniel and Diane Shusman
Taylor Malmsheimer
Lauren Ready
Jonathan and Rachel Sieber
Gena and David Manalan
Nancy and Scott Richmond
Susan Siegel
Richard and Candace Mandel
Sarah Richmond
Ellen Silk
Richard and Ardis Manelis
Jennifer Riley
Nancy and Ira Silver
Steven and Barbara Marder
Eliana Roberts
Rick and Cynthia Silverman
Allen and Heather Margulis
Judith and Norman Rogers
Peter Simon
Guy Ronen and Michael Appell
David and Randy Singer
Nancy Ross (Gift Cards)
Craig and Leslie Slater
Sandra and Jeff Rowe
Social Painting, Inc.
Derek Rubinoff
Lauren Solomon
Ruthann Ruthfield
Norman and Joyce Spector
SafeRent Solutions
Ben Starr and Deborah Bean
Joy MacLeod Tim and Julie Mahoney Tracy and Joe Mahoney
Candace Matthew Barbara and Mike McGinley Michael McHugh MetroWest Nonprofit Network (MWNN) David Michael and Monica Weiss Michael
Third Generation Philanthropist Donates in Honor of His Bar Mitzvah - Sammy Chasen (pictured with his father, former Board member Allan Chasen) collected monetary donations as well as several boxes and bags of brand new and gently used items for the Resource Room at the Framingham Public Schools.
Judy and Ira Sager
Jeanette Stecker
Helaine Miller
Marvin and Cyd Ostrovsky
Lawrence and Jane Salk
Barry Stolzenberg
Jacqueline Milowe
Anne Parker
Abrielle and William Salloway
Richard Stone and Jane Brown
Morgan Partners
Jane Parker
Scott Sanders
Steven Strickland
Helaine Morrill
Alan Paster and Lois Bienstock
Mia Sardilli
David and Ellen Murachver
Joseph and Elaine Paster
Amy Scharf
Samuel and Abigail Sturgis (Gift Cards)
Beverly Murphy
Lewis M. & Esther Perlstein Family Foundation
Michael and Beverly Schechter
Rabbi Mimi Micner and Talia Lewis
N.E.C. Trophies Bruce and Robin Nable Denise Nelken Leslie Nelken Samuel and Ronni November Katelyn O’Brien
Karen Pincus Susan and David Pinsky Laura Pinto Andrea Plotkin Jonathan Plotkin and Stephanie Marks
Albert Schneider Liliane and Andrei Schor Joel and Nancy Schulman Barry and Henny Schwartz John and Rhoda Schwarz Betsy Selfo
Jodi Swartz Harvey and Rona Tananbaum Kate Terry Herbert Thaler Raymond and Darrel Tonkel Moyra and Robert Traupe Patricia Travis Toni Troop and Ilene Perlman
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Molly Turlish
David and Risa Abrams
Justin Budinoff
Joel and Marilyn Feinberg
Dorothy and Harvey Vine
David Affler
Daniel and Pamela Burnham
Gary Feldman
Kenneth Wadness and Sondra Kaminsky
Meenakshi Verma Agrawal
Donna and William Carleton
Robert and Sharron Feldman
Michael Agus and Elisa Deener-Agus
Carly Carlin
Norman and Rosalind Finkelstein
Robin and Karen Welch
Rabbi Katy Allen and Gabriele Mezger
Susan Castillo
Melaina Fireman
Arnee and Walter Winshall
Alves Cleaning Services, Inc.
Corey and Magaly Cheng
Jeff and Judy Fishman
Richard and Linda Wolk
Arnold and Barbara Andler
Jill Christians
Carol Franklin
M. Jeremy Yamin
Karen Appelstein
Michelle Cochran
Gustav Freedman and Jacquelyn Sand
Claire and William Wan
Adina Astor and Kevin Bolan James Atten Fanya and Nokhum Averbukh Lyudmila and Lev Averbukh Robert and Sharon Ayres Jay and Erica Ball Andrea and James Baron Board member Dena Kowaloff and former Board Vice President Sari Anne Rapkin.
Michael and Ronda Yeomans Lee-Ann Yolin Jean and Michael Zack Matt and Amy Zahler David Zaltas Lawrence and Annette Ziegler Rabbi Henry and Barbara Zoob Ruth Zuk
Inge Baye Brenda and Stephen Becker Dan Bendell Nancy Benton Jonathan Bier George Blum Mark and Stephanie Blumenthal Irwin Blumer and Lynne Beattie Carol and Ben Bragg Margie Brenner
UNDER $100 Heather Abbott Jon Abrahamson
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Jacob and Julie Barth
Karen Britton Cynthia Brown and Matthew Elliott David and Mimi Brown Jen Brumley
David Cohen Karen Cohen Morton and Marlene Cohen Rosalyn Cohen Joni Coleman Erin Creel Michael Croley Herbert and Ann Daitch Katherine Danley Bonnie Davis Maria DeFelice Mathew Demikat Robert and Annabel Dodd Adam Donnell Michelle Donohue (Gift Cards) Walter and Micki Dore Janet Drake David Dresner Susan Driscoll Diane Engel Stephen and Sharon Engler Lauren Fawell
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Joel and Betty Freedman Julie Freedman Deborah Funk Ellen Fusfeld Jacob Gendelman Jennifer Giffels Steven and Arlene Gilman David and Gail Gilvarg Rabbi Neal and Heidi Gold Judy Goldberg Marilyn Goldberg Sheldon and Jane Golder Nancy Goldsmith Tharler Debra Goldstein Rebecca Goldstein Joyce Shapiro Gordon Bonnie Gouveia Fred and Barbara Greenberg Maureen Greenwood Gail and Michael Gregory Charlotte Gruber Sylvia Ruth Gutmann
Eugene Katz
Philip Mason and Jacqueline Horwitz
Andy and Michelle Parven
Maurice Kaufman
Peter and Jill Matusow
PayPal Giving Fund
Jennifer Keen
Sharon McCarthy (Gift Cards)
Robert Paysnick
Dallas Kennedy
Geraldine McEachern
Kerry and Stephen Pepe
Herbert and Sally Kepnes
Megan Medeiros
Marcia Pessin
Herb Kimiatek
Neil Meltzer
Susan Phillips
David Klatzker
Harriet Merkowitz
Jordan and Carrie Pollack
David and Carol Krentzman
Myrna and Robert Merowitz
Arlene Pollak
Kenneth and Karen Krowne
Susan Merson
Julie Porter
Benjamin and Gloria Kuris
Dora Messana
Amanda Quigley
Andre Lamontagne
Phyllis Metzger
William and Sara Rabkin
Pamela Landis and David Lichtman
Marcia Miller
Mark and Joanne Raider
Linda Landsberg
Linda Mills
Bruce and Susan Rakusin
Jodie and Dick Hale
Ian Lang
Arthur Miner
Bruce Ravech
George and Joyce Hanna
Idy and Kenneth Lanier
Ilan Mizrahi and Deborah Glass
Michelle Rediker
Gerald Harris
Meredith Laurienzo
Susan Moody
Amy Regen
Nancy Hearst
Martin and Sylvia Lazarus
Harvey and Lorraine Moskowitz
Gila Reinstein
Robin Hegvik
Sheila Leeds
Sidney Mostow
Neil and Sharron Rich
Wendy Heineman
Julian Leff
Paul Murray
Max Riseman
David Hiitt
Lois Levick
Irma Napoleon
Marjorie Rochon
Stephen Hill and Laura Matz
Esta and Barry Lichtenstein
Sara Morrison Neil
Sydell Rosen
Mitchell and Susan Hollander
David Lieske
Network For Good
Allan and Ann Marie Rosenberg
Thomas and Eleanor Holmes
Richard Lindo and Christine Wolff
Martin and Edna Nichols
Leslie Rosenberg
Robert Housman
Melina List
David Nixon
Alice Rotfort
Leela Iyer
Nancy and Erwin Liverman
Daisal Obomanu
David and Francine Rothkopf
Roberta Jackson
David and Judith Locke
Heather Ostendorff-Bach
Marcia Rowe
Charlotte Jacobs
Taryn Lookner
Craig Ostroff
Pauline Rozowsky
Ellen Kahn
Alex Major
Jorge and Carmen Padilla
William and Evelyn Rubin
Esther Kaizerman
Emily Manders
Jane and John Page
Robert and Nancy Rudko
Steven Kane
Charles Manning
Leonard Paris
James and Susan Saber (Gift Cards)
Made possible through generous grant funding, the JFS refrigerator truck augments JFS’ capacity to address food insecurity. Pictured here, the truck was instrumental in transporting Passover meals to distribution sites so volunteers could deliver them to community members who otherwise would go without.
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Len Sadek
Ari and Linda Silverman
Janet Weishaus
Sara Salomon
Cynthia Silverstein
Susan Weiss
Cindy and Gary Sandler
Leonard and Gail-Ann Simon
Lee Wernick
Howard and Linda Schiffman
Marsha Slotnick
Barry and Sheila Wieder
Florine Schoen
Elisha Smith
Kira Wilke
Cary Schwartz
Miriam Smulow
David and Barbara Winer
David Schwartz and Betty Lehrman
Linda Sohmer
Paul and Harriet Wolf
Jeff and Kim Schwartz
Natalie Spring
Brina Wolpe
Steven and Jan Schwartz
Mark and Nancy Springer
Michael You
Rachel and Mark Seliber
Leslie Stern
Arnold and Debra Young
Kara Selsman
Susan Stock
Nate Young
Jennifer Severson
Stop & Shop (Bloomin’ 4 Good)
Daniel and Marissa Zwelling
Inna and Victor Shanson
Phyllis Strimling
Martin and Carol Shulman
Stephen Sugarman
Ronnie Sidman
David and Alissa Talamo
George and Ilene Silver
Roberta Taylor
In addition to the donors listed herein, we are grateful to the many donors who wish to remain anonymous. Gifts as of 9/30/2023.
Tamar Tesler Christine Tibor Sheryl Tobin Ruthann Tomassini Jodi and Heydon Traub Ellen Valade Tenley Valentino Stephen and Ann Van Buren Lev and Luba Volfson During the Annual Meeting, CEO Lino Covarrubias presented outgoing Board President Josef Volman with an Official Citation from the office of Senate President Karen Spilka for his unwavering dedication to and leadership of JFS.
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Valerie and Edward Waldman Michael and Carol Wasserman Stephen Weiner Geri Weinstein Jennifer and Jeffrey Weisberg
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2023-2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Introducing New Officers and Board Members NEW OFFICERS
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Rabbi Danny Burkeman
Allison Kates Board President
Jay Gainsboro Board Vice President
Barbara Schultz Board Vice President
OFFICERS
Shirley Nigri Farber
Antonio Massa Viana
Jake Grossman
Ben Gelber Youth Member
Jacki Hart
Ben Myers Youth Member
DIRECTORS
Jacki Hart, Dover
Framingham
Alan Bernstein, Waltham
President
Allison Kates, Wayland
Michelle Bearak, Wellesley
Sophie Hearne, West Roxbury
Philip Strauss, Southborough
Judith Bernstein, Waltham
Vice President
Jay Gainsboro, Framingham
Jodi Bring, Natick
John Herrera, Westport, CT
Shai Tabb, Newton
Carol Chudnofsky, Chestnut Hill
Vice President
Ian Rubin, Wayland
Rabbi Danny Burkeman, Natick
Dena Kowaloff, Framingham
Andrew Troop, Sudbury
Vice President
Barbara Schultz, Sharon
Chase Carpenter, Cambridge
Anita Lavakumar, Framingham
Nadia Valentin, Randolph
Kathryn Anbinder Covarrubias, Framingham
Vice President
Jeffrey Swartz, Weston
Fernando Castro, Ashland
Elana Margolis, Sharon
Secretary
Ashley DePaolo, Ashland
F. Javier Cevallos, Hopkinton
Antonio Massa Viana, Sudbury
Treasurer
Meyer Levy, Framingham
Douglas Dolgov, Bradenton, FL
Shirley Nigri Farber, Stoughton
Tom Dretler, Wayland
David Podell, Natick
MANY THANKS TO...
Stephanie Elkind, Newton
Denise Rosenblum, Natick
It is with abundant gratitude that we thank outgoing
Ari Freisinger, San Francisco, CA
Neil Ross, Wayland
Deborah Gotbetter, Hampton, NH
Omawali Stewart, Framingham
Jake Grossman, Dover
Cesar Stewart-Morales,
Vice President Sari Anne Rapkin for her generous service and for working with JFS to accelerate social, academic and health equity in our community.
James Gordon, Framingham
YOUTH DIRECTORS
Louis Kates, Framingham
Ben Gelber, Newton
David Milowe, Newton
Ben Myers, Weston
Judi Raphael, Hopkinton
ACTIVE PAST PRESIDENTS
Marcia Rosenberg, Sarasota, FL Lester Schindel, Framingham
Aron Ain, West Newton
Reva Tankle, Gilford, NH
Robert Band, Holden
Josef Volman, Boston
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STAFF
DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE TEAM Lino Covarrubias
Chief Executive Officer
Ijeoma (IJ) Anyanwu
Volunteer Services
Rosemarie Coelho
Chief Learning, Performance and Strategy Officer
Maryann Cardani
Amanda Coughlin
Senior Director, Operations and Revenue Programs
Jewish Family Assistance Network and Healthy Aging Initiative
Jayne Lampert
Senior Director, Philanthropy
Alma Cothias
Immigrant Services
Lucia Panichella
Senior Director, Programs and Partnerships
Wendy Kogan
Operations and Systems Technology
Malka Young
Allies in Aging JFS Elder Care Solutions
MANAGERS
IMMIGRANT FAMILY SERVICES
Patrick Dignan
Senior Accountant
Margaret (Maggie) Kenney
Immigrant Services
Dámaris MedinaHernández Abrielle Salloway
Homecare, Training Jewish Family Assistance Network and Healthy Aging Initiative
Mayra Tardiff
Homecare, Operations
Maryann Cardani, Director of Jewish Family Assistance Network and Healthy Aging Initiative celebrates her 25th anniversary with JFS!
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Returning to JFS, Maggie Kenney rejoins the team as Manager of Immigrant Services.
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Includes: Basic Needs Distributions, Case Management, the Resource Room at the Framingham Public Schools/Children’s Clothinvg Closet, Citizenship Assistance, Resettlement and other community programs Shabana Akbari
Olivia Harvey
Mahmoud Aljasem
Nermin Helaly*
Fahim Amin
Sabira Khalili
Oksana Andreieva
Sarah Leacu
Laurie Christie*
Patrick McGrath*
Susan Delahunt
Iryna Saks
Vera DeSouza
Jennifer Stern-Robbins
Malvina Drummond-Goldfarb
Christine Tibor Justo Rosario-Lebrón, Chief Learning, Performance and Strategy Officer Rosemarie Coelho and Manager of Homecare Training Dámaris Medina-Hernández work together at a resources fair in Framingham.
Celebrating at Seize the Dream - Director of Allies in Aging JFS Elder Care Solutions Malka Young, Jennifer Oglesby, Eileen Winston, Lindsay Goldberg, Senior Accountant Patrick Dignan and Joanne Kane.
JEWISH FAMILY ASSISTANCE
OLDER ADULT AND FAMILY CAREGIVING SERVICES
Includes: Case Management, Information and Referral Network, Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry and Ready for Success Employment Support
Includes: Allies in Aging JFS Elder Care Solutions, Jewish Healthy Aging Initiative, Healthy Partners, Homecare, Patient Navigator, Virtual Visitors and other community programs
Leslie Bazer Karen Block Lindsay Goldberg Emily Milstein-Greengart*
Merrill Adler
Joni Lebov*
Laila Vehvilainen
Annette Alderman
Mala Maurer*
Eileen Winston
Ruth Grieco*
Diana O’Brien
Sean Woo
Wen-Ying Ju
Jennifer Oglesby
Shashona Kaye
Ana Lisa Rodriguez
Thanks to a grant from CJP, staff had the opportunity to become CPR/AED certified. Pictured left to right: Karen Block, Director of Operations Systems and Technology Wendy Kogan, Ana Lisa Rodriguez, Senior Director of Operations and Revenue Programs Amanda Coughlin and Sean Woo.
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Cleotilde Marte Severio, Aparecida Morais, Manuel Sayán, Blanca Lopez Sanchez and Elsa Gutierrez provide homemaking services to medically compromised older adults in their homes so they may live safely, independently and with dignity.
HOMECARE DIRECT SERVICE STAFF
Tomico Guzman Genao
Olga Cordero
Blanca Lopez Sanchez
Jennifer CuellarRivera Margarita de Jesus* Michelle Domínguez Tatis Elsa Gutierrez
Josiah Ihechukwu
Cleotilde Marte Severio Keila Mieses
Elvia Morales
Jessica Pomales
Vanessa Verissimo*
Sandra Morales
Patricia Ribeiro
Ana Morillo-Rosario
Mirqueya Rosario Rivera
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/ TIKKUN OLAM
Carmen Santana
Gail Chancey
Manuel Sayán
Amanda (Mandy) Fleming
Jessica Ortiz Pomales Dolores Paredes Ada Pineda-Corado*
Aparecida Morais
Wendy Polanco Morales
Elidia Morales
Sandra Polanco Orellana*
Maria Isabel Vasquez Guillen*
Alexis Vincuilla
Karina Velasquez Lantigua
During the Annual Meeting, CEO Lino Covarrubias presents the Lebold Award to Homecare Operations Manager Mayra Tardiff for her hard work and commitment to the JFS mission.
Staff Gail Chancey, Mandy Fleming and Alexis Vincuilla assist participants at a Build a Backpack event.
BUSINESS OFFICE/ADMINISTRATION
STUDENT INTERNS
* BEST OF LUCK
Natella Dayn
Barbara Mines
Mariam Geris
Joanne Kane
Maya Pestov
Julia Goldberg
Risa Lifshatz
Justo Rosario-Lebrón
It is with sincere and heartfelt appreciation for their many years of hard work and dedication that we say goodbye to the staff members identified above who have left JFS to embark on new endeavors.
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2023 FINANCIALS FY 2023 - UNAUDITED Cash Receipts - $4,993,000 CJP-Core Capacity $141,250, 2.8% Designated Family Foundation Grants $1,180,000, 23.6%
CJP-Programmatic Grants $547,000, 11%
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Foundation, Corporation, Board Designated, and Other Grants $1,011,750, 20.3%
Annual Fund, includes Seize the Dream Gala $980,000, 19.6%
Homemaker Service $900,000, 18% Geratric Care, and Other Program Fees $233,000, 4.7%
FY 2023- UNAUDITED Cash Disbursements - $4,748,776
FY 2023- UNAUDITED Expenditure Allocations - $4,748,776 Fundraising, General, and Administrative 13% Other Services 5%
Operating Expenses $1,297,776, 27.3%
Homecare and Older Adult Services 26% Contractual, Professional, and Consultant Services $123,000, 2.6% Building and occupancy $115,000, 2.4%
Payroll, Taxes, Benefits, and Workman’s Comp $3,213,000, 67.7%
Jewish Family Assistance 17%
Immigrant and Youth Services 39%
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Jewish Family Service of Metrowest provides vital social, health and community services to alleviate suffering, enhance lives and support people in need.
The Future of Our Jewish Community is Here - Jewish Values through Action JFS’ collaborative partnership with The Rashi School includes the JFS/Rashi Learning and Leadership Council.
Guided by the Jewish traditions of social responsibility and compassion, we are dedicated to supporting people of all ages and backgrounds, treating them with respect and dignity, helping them maintain and sustain healthy lives and independence, providing culturally relevant services and working with community partners to broaden our impacts.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METROWEST PHONE: 508-875-3100
FAX: 508-875-4373
475 Franklin Street, Suite 101, Framingham, MA 01702
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