Urgent Economic Response Program
No one is immune to falling on hard economic times. If you need help, call JFS.
The Urgent Economic Response Program supports Jewish individuals and families going through hard economic times with programs and services to address their needs.This Program includes:
- Information and referrals to community resources;
- Counseling and social work support;
- One-time emergency financial support; and
- Assistance with employment search - resumé writing, interviewing skills and coaching.
See, Online Resources and A Time of Crisis: Sudden Job Loss to help you. Also, What to Tell Kids If You Lose Your Job can help parents.
This program is made possible with funding from the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts.
For more information call 413.737.2601or email info@jfswm.org.


