(Courtesy of JFS MetroWest) Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ (JFS) announced that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned it a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates JFS as an official “Give With Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively, based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually.

Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as “beacons.” Currently, nonprofits can earn scores for the Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability beacons.

“We are delighted to provide Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator. “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”

“Our Four-Star Charity Navigator is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance and financial health,” said Diane K. Squadron, PsyD, chief executive officer at JFS. “We hope that it will introduce our work to new supporters who can help us advance our mission to provide for the social services and mental health needs of the greater community with unparalleled professionalism, humanity and respect for all who seek its support.”