JFSWM in the News

NEWSWEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008:JFSWM kicks off its CARE (Community Aging: Resources and Education) Program. Full Story»
NEWSWEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008: Two new parenting programs are offered by JFSWM. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, March 24, 2008:JFSWM proudly announces the agency’s receipt of Hague temporary accreditation from the Council on Accreditation. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, March 24, 2008: JFSWM staff will lead workshops on developing cultural competencies at the Social Work Practice with Refugees Conference on April 2nd. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, March 24, 2008:JFS will bring Passover food to the homebound, Jewish émigrés and those serving in the armed forces. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, February 25, 2008:Learn about adoption as an option to grow your family. AdoptionLink annouces their 2008 Monthly Information Meeting Schedule. 2008 Schedule»
NEWSFriday, January 25, 2008:HAIS reception honors over 50 volunteers who support refugees resettled by JFSWM. Full Story»
NEWSFriday, December 15, 2007:JFSWM will host speaker Bert J. Goldberg, President and CEO of the Association of Jewish Family and Children’s Agencies on Monday, January 28. Full Story»
NEWSFriday, December 15, 2007:JFSWM has received a very generous donation to the Bereavement Program from an anonymous program participant. Full Story»
NEWSTuesday, November 20, 2007:JFSWM offers two programs designed for interfaith families: Grandparenting in the Age of Intermarriage and The Mothers Circle. Full Story»
NEWSTuesday, November 20, 2007:The annual JFSWM New American Program volunteer appreciation event will be held on Monday, December 3rd. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, November 19, 2007:JFSWM prepares for a major community-based fundraising campaign. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, November 19, 2007:Attorney Hyman G. Darling and State Representative Benjamin Swan were honored by JFSWM at the November 7th Annual Meeting. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, November 19, 2007:Sinai Temple's Bar/Bat Mitzvah class supports Project RIDE. Full Story»
NEWSWednesday, October 17, 2007:The JFSWM 92nd Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 7th will honor Attorney Hyman G. Darling and State Representative Benjamin Swan. Full Story»
NEWSWednesday, October 17, 2007:The JFSWM expands its Fall programs in Northampton. Full Story»
NEWSWednesday, September 5, 2007:The Mothers Circle - JFS sponsors a popular, free, course to teach mothers about the basics of Judaism, Jewish parenting, and home observances. Full Story»
NEWSTuesday, July 10, 2007:Project RIDE "Ride-A-Thon" - The Project RIDE celebration on June 17th at Bay Path College was a huge success! JFSWM and Project RIDE gratefully acknowledge all contributions. Total proceeds for the day exceeded $39,000. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, July 9, 2007:World Refugee Day - On June 20th, Springfield Mayor Charles Ryan signed a proclamation at City Hall recognizing World Refugee Day. Participating from JFS were Robert Marmor and Barbara Stoll. Full Story»
NEWSThursday, June 14, 2007:World Refugee Day Activities - Every year on June 20th, the United Nations, the world and JFSWM honor the courage, resilience and strength of refugees. Full Story»
NEWSThursday, June 14, 2007: Thirteen rabbis attended the Domestic Violence and the Jewish Community seminar lead by Rabbi Mark Dratch at JFSWM. Full Story»
NEWSThursday, June 7, 2007:Get the latest news from the Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts! The Spring edition of our newsletter, Family Matters, is now available. Check your mailbox or view it online: JFSWM Newsletter
NEWSMonday, May 21, 2007:Jewish Family Service is featured in PBS documentary entitled: Rain in a Dry Land. This poignant and compelling documentary follows two families from refugee camps in Africa to their new lives in Springfield, Massachusetts and Atlanta, Georgia. Scheduled airdate: June 19, 10:00 p.m. on Point of View (PBS) Full Story»
NEWSMonday, May 21, 2007:The Good Morning Fund announces the 2007 GMF recipients – Martin and Julianne of Southampton and Tom and Tracey of Chicopee. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, May 21, 2007:Project RIDE trikers and their families will celebrate the 2nd anniversary with a morning of activities, music and, of course, a trike ride in Longmeadow. Sunday, June 17th, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, May 14, 2007:JFS will host Rabbi Mark Dratch on June 7, 2007. Rabbi Dratch is a leading expert in the field of Jewish domestic violence with a particular focus on working with clergy on issues of abuse. Full Story»
NEWSMonday, April 30, 2007:The Good Morning Fund is holding its 2nd annual fundraiser, The Family Challenge, to raise money for adoption grants. Saturday, June 9, 2007, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Full Story»
NEWSWednesday, March 21, 2007:JFS announces expansion to it’s sixth and newest office at 475 Rear Sumner Avenue at the “X” in Springfield. Full Story»
NEWSWednesday, March 14, 2007:From the Springfield Republican: Having expanded its focus over the years to resettle refugees of any background, the Jewish Family Service of Greater Springfield was hailed yesterday as a national model in resettlement. Full Story»
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