
A community leader empowering people to achieve fulfilling lives.
Help our New American Program resettle refugees in Western Massachusetts!
Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts provides exceptional social services, grounded in Jewish values, to support individuals and families from diverse religious, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Our programs strengthen our community by strengthening the individual–from resettling refugee families, to supporting New Americans to become self-sufficient, counseling young adults through life’s transitions, equipping older adults to age well, protecting elders from abuse, leading caregiver support groups, and helping individuals enhance their Jewish connections.
Jewish Life
Enriching the quality of life for individuals in the Jewish community of Western Massachusetts.
Older Adults
Serving the unique needs of older adults, their families, and/or caregivers.
Behavioral Health
Supporting individual and family resilience.
New Americans
Helping refugees resettle and thrive in our community.
Citizenship & Immigration
Assisting immigrants and refugees to become US Citizens.
Volunteer
Engaging community members, offering internships, and placement for AmeriCorps staff, to help our newest neighbors succeed.
Latest Updates

JFS Welcomes New Executive Director!

Update on Our Work With Ukrainians in Western Massachusetts

Looking Back at JFS in 2022
Click here to read our 2022 Impact Report and see how much we have accomplished! Highlights include: 2026 individuals strengthened their Jewish connections; 105 immigrants became U.S. Citizens; 545 refugees were welcomed and resettled; 1230 new Americans were assisted through our Citizenship & Immigration Program; 436 individuals were helped through counseling to cope with life’s challenges; 560 older adults maintained their independence; 22 vulnerable elders were protected from abuse; 43 caregivers connected and supported each other; 446 volunteers gave of themselves and provided 3,750 volunteer hours; and so much more!

Refugee Shabbat 2023
Upcoming Events
Jewish Family Jam with Felicia Sloin!
Spread the Word—We Have Openings in Our Caregiver Support Groups
Afghan Cultural Orientation Trainings for Providers on YouTube
How You Can Help
Help Welcome New Refugees
Everyday brings new Ukrainians and Haitians to JFS, in addition to our ongoing resettlement work welcoming refugees from other countries including Eritrea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guatemala and Syria. While we aim to keep our storeroom supplies stocked, with the urgent influx of need, we are continually working to replenish our inventory.
- Help us replenish our supplies by purchasing items from our WISHLIST. Please designate delivery to JFS, 15 Lenox Street, Springfield, MA 01108, and add a gift receipt so that we can thank you! If you have any questions, contact Dana Lanoue at d.lanoue@jfswm.org, or call (413) 737-2601.
- Sign up to Volunteer! As we expand our programming, more support from the community is needed to help newly arriving refugee families! Click here to find a volunteer opportunity to fit your interests and schedule.
- Welcome refugees as a Faith-Based Group or Team. Host Organization Support Teams (HOSTs) organize to welcome and support newly arrived refugees. To learn more, click here.
- We are seeking pro bono legal assistance to help our new clients become asylees.
See how a family like yours is welcoming refugees.

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