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Adopt a Caseworker
Raising money to provide food, clothing, furniture, car seats, and tutoring for the welfare recipients assigned to specific caseworkers.
Adopt a Family
Congregation provides holiday meals and gifts to less fortunate families in their area. Community Contact Information: Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot Irvine, CA www.shmtemple.org Goals: Engage congregation in addressing local poverty. Assist local families in acquiring specific needs.
Adopt a Social Worker
Donation drive for clothes, books and toys for social worker clients – including survivors of child abuse. Community Contact Information: Temple Beth Sholom of Orange County Santa Ana, CA www.tbsoc.com Goals: Encourage congregation to get involved in local community.
African American-Jewish Alliance
An interfaith effort to bridge understanding and cooperation between African-Americans and Jews.
After-School Tutoring
Congregation set up a school tutorial program for neighboring inner-city elementary school students. Community Contact Information: Rodef Sholom Youngstown, OH http://oh001.urj.net Goals: Allow congregants to use their specific knowledge and areas of expertise to help others.
Alphabetical Food Drive
Congregation re-envisioned its food drive by requesting non-perishables by assigned first letter. Community Contact Information: Beth Tikvah Worthington, OH www.bethtikvahcolumbus.org Goals: Engage the congregation in actively combating local hunger.
And Justice for All
Local clergy work together to create an inter-religious coalition to combat homophobia. Community Contact Information: Temple Kol Emeth Marietta, GA www.kolemeth.net/ Goals: Challenge discriminatory legislation in the community. Work with other religious groups to fight anti-gay prejudice.
Anti-Gun Violence Coalition
Series of events about gun violence in advance of a local NRA convention. Community Contact Information: Temple Beth El Charlotte, NC www.beth-el.com Goals: Educate the community about issues of gun control. Engage the Jewish and general community in peaceful assembly against gun violence.
ASK: Asking Saves Kids
Initiative to educate community about issues of gun control, safety measures and awareness.