(Courtesy of JCC MetroWest) While Northfield Avenue, countless side streets and all major highways were paralyzed by the storm last week, the J was open; warm; and filled with over 100 children, two dozen senior adults and 30+ staff members until nearly 3:00 a.m..

Caring for the community is in the DNA of everyone who works at the JCC, but that night was extraordinary. The JCC sends a huge thank you to the staff and community members who got everyone through the night safe and sound.

Here are a few of the highlights: notable moments and descriptions of the heroic staff from that night:

There were many more notable moments and memories that the staff will share for years to come.

The last thank you is to the community that the JCC staff serves—thank you for entrusting your children and loved ones to the JCC every day and giving them the opportunity to serve the community in such a meaningful way.