Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

We are so grateful to be among the recipients of this generous and much needed funding! https://www.masslive.com/business/2026/05/million-dollar-idea-anonymous-donor-boosts-basic-needs-through-wmass-foundation.html?gift=df46f2be-45f8-4961-83be-d95ba513747d

The donor gave the foundation just three months to distribute the funds.

05/22/2026

We’re so grateful to Women with a Purpose for their generosity towards JFS. It was such a pleasure to welcome some of their members for a tour of our new space and to receive a donation from them via a comically oversized check.

Women with a Purpose brings together women from across Western Mass to network, learn about local nonprofits and make a real impact through collective giving. It’s a stellar example of community in action.

They’re currently welcoming new members, so if you’re looking for a way to both network with other professionals and give back to our community, we strongly recommend you consider joining. Learn more about them here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092239574515

Love the concept, but don’t have time? You can contribute to the organization here: https://www.grapevine.org/nonprofit/AwSKwp/Womens-Fund-of-Western-Massachusetts

05/21/2026

We just got our photos back from the Blossom Brunch; what a gorgeous gallery! It is going to be tough to narrow it down to just few shots to share with you here in a few days.
In the meantime, we are reminded of the success of the event by this abundance of photographic evidence and would like to once again thank those sponsors who made it possible. Please remember to support those who help JFS continue to flourish and grow.

05/01/2026

We’re happy to share this for our friends at the Indian Orchard Citizens Council who are hosting a Mother’s Day event to celebrate moms 55+.

Sunday, May 10, 2026
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hope Center for the Arts
150 Bridge Street
Springfield, MA 01103

The first 100 mothers (age 55+) to register will receive a gift.

See flyer for full details.

04/29/2026

We were fans of the Nourish Your Career program even before we tasted the food at their student showcase, but WOW, these students can cook!

The program offers intensive culinary training to help students (including some of our clients) learn the skills they need to find work in restaurants.

04/27/2026

Inspired by Volunteer Appreciation Week? We have opportunities that fit a diverse range of skill sets, interests, and time commitments. We'd love to have you join our volunteer crew.

The volunteer roles include:
-Attorney
-Appointment Companion
-Child Engagement Volunteer
-English Language Coach
-Classroom Support Helper
-Refugee Youth Mentor

Visit our website for more detailed descriptions and to complete an interest form: https://jfswm.org/volunteer/

04/24/2026

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week. Yesterday, JFS staff gathered with English Language Coaches and Classroom Support Volunteers for a celebration of these generous individuals and the significant impact they have on the lives of those they help teach.

Along with light refreshments, our volunteers were treated to a tour of our newly renovated community center. More about this space (formerly H&R Block) once it is completely finished—it is so close.

JFS is always looking to add to this great team. Click here to learn more about volunteering: https://jfswm.org/volunteer/

04/23/2026

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, what better time to highlight our VITA team than at the close of their busiest month. Each year during tax season, this small but mighty team of volunteers offers free, professional tax preparation for immigrants and refugees navigating the complex United States tax laws. We are so grateful Laura, Cheryl, Laurel, Brittany, Fazl, and Jimmy for their hard work and for showing such compassion and respect to our clients during these challenging times.