Fall Mitzvah Mania
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Fall Mitzvah Mania
Mitzvah Mania Fall 2011 Join the JUF TOV Volunteer Network! Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago Super Sunday Packing Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago delivers 5,000 Rosh Pack non-perishable food items in boxes. You must sign up in advance for a shift. Hashanah and 5,000 Passover food boxes to needy Jews who live in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Bulk shipments are also provided to several thousand needy in shelter houses, Date: September 18 Time: 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Ages: 12+ health care institutions Day-of Packing and Jewish prisoners Pack perishable food items in boxes. Signing up in advance is encouraged, but not necessary. throughout the state. Volunteers are needed to assemble boxes, pack perishable and Date: Sunday, September 25 Time: 6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Ages: 12+ non-perishable food and deliver the food boxes to the needy so they may observe the holidays in a traditional and dignified manner. Additionally, teams of volunteers meet trucks at large subsidized buildings to distribute boxes to individual apartments. Volunteers are also able to spend time with the recipient(s) in their Maot Chitim Delivery Deliver to Chicago and its suburbs. You do not need to pre-register, but you must have a vehicle for delivery. Date: Sunday, September 25 Time: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Ages: Family Friendly homes or apartments. CONTACTS: For more information, contact Audrey Lane-Schiff at 847-674-3224. To volunteer as a group or individual or to sign up for a Super Sunday shift, email Mike at [email protected]. To volunteer in the south suburbs, contact Alene Rutzky at (708) 798-1884 or email her at [email protected]. Warehouse Location: TBD Check maotchitim.org for directions or call the Maot Chitim office (847-674-3224) for more information. Volunteers: Unlimited Join TOV Tutoring for the 2011-2012 School Year! JEWISH UNITED FUND TOV Tutoring places volunteers in Chicago area Jewish Day Schools. The project’s goal is to help elementary and middle school children enhance their academic skills. In just one hour a week, volunteers can make a real impact on a child’s academic and personal life. As a volunteer with TOV Tutoring, you can either work with students in the classroom during the week or at the Bernard Horwich JCC on Sundays. Volunteers must be college-age or older and must commit to tutoring for the full academic year. If interested, please contact TOV or sign up online at www.juf.org/tov/face_to_face_tutoring.aspx. We’re accepting tutor applications until August 31, 2011. 2 M I T Z VA H M A N I A • FA L L 2 0 1 1 JUF TOV Volunteer Network 2011 Fall Mitzvah Mania To sign up for a project, call TOV at 312-357-4762 or go online at www.juf.org/tov/mm_form.aspx The JUF TOV Volunteer Network connects volunteers with numerous social service agencies throughout the Chicago area. TOV is designed to engage members of our community in the mitzvah of tikkun olam, repairing our world. Family Friendly projects welcome adults with children so that children can learn the true meaning of tikkun olam. Volunteer opportunities are limited, so please contact TOV soon! Due to the popularity of these opportunities, each individual/group can register for a maximum of two projects unless space permits. You will receive a confirmation email or letter with all the necessary information regarding your assignment. *The JUF TOV Volunteer Network office will be closed Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30 for Rosh Hashanah; Thursday and Friday, October 13 and 14 and Thursday and Friday, October 20 and 21 for Sukkot; and Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Skip Schrayer, Chairman of the Board Dr. Steven B. Nasatir, President Beth Cherner, Vice President, Campaign Audra P. Berg, Assistant Vice President, Leadership Development & Campaign Steve Miller, TOV Committee Chair Yael Brunwasser, Director, Volunteer Services Marissa Comin, TOV Senior Program Associate TOV is a program of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Cont act TOV at 3 1 2 -3 5 7 -4 7 6 2 o r w w w. j u f. o rg / to v 3 Here is a list of the agencies participating in this year’s Fall Mitzvah Mania! *Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community. *The ARK The ARK provides free social and medical services to help distressed members of the Chicagoland Jewish community return to self-sufficiency. Today, The ARK improves the quality of life for more than 3,500 needy individuals by providing a broad array of vital human services, including food; shelter; clothing; medical, dental and eye care; pharmacy services; legal aid; emergency financial assistance; and much more. Brentwood North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center For more than 25 years, Brentwood has provided long-term, sub-acute and rehabilitation services for over 100 residents. The Center organizes a variety of recreational programs for the residents in its dementia, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and longterm units. The Center for Enriched Living The Center strives to help people of all ages with developmental disabilities lead more independent and fulfilling lives through education, recreation and social activities in a safe, fun and welcoming environment. *CJE SeniorLife CJE SeniorLife assists older people and their families through quality programming. The services offered include physical and/or psychological assistance to elders in their own homes, adult day services, and full-time care and protection in a long-term care facility. 4 *CJE SeniorLife Adult Day Services Adult Day Services provides weekday traditional adult day-care programs and Alzheimer’s care with kosher meals, outings and activities. *CJE SeniorLife Gidwitz Place Gidwitz serves older adults who require a supportive environment yet still wish to live as independently as possible. *CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Geriatric Health Centre Lieberman is a skilled-nursing facility offering social, recreational and rehabilitative programs. Franciscan Outreach Association Since 1963, Franciscan Outreach Association (FOA) has provided emergency and long-term services to poor and homeless individuals in Chicago. The Marquard Center soup kitchen serves a hot, sit-down meal to approximately 100 guests every night of the year, in addition to providing laundry, shower and casemanagement services. The Franciscan House Shelter holds up to 250 individuals each night and provides two meals, showers, a medical clinic, an interim housing program and case management services. MI T Z VA H M A N I A • FA L L 2 0 1 1 *Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) Jewish Child & Family Services provides an array of programs serving thousands of children, adults and families through the diverse Chicago community each year. Services include counseling, treatment for individuals with disabilities, respite care, special educational programs and residential care of abused and neglected youth. *JUF Uptown Cafe The Dina and Eli Field EZRA Multi-Service Center coordinates the Cafe under the auspices of the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago. The Cafe, which is the first kosher anti-hunger program in Chicago, provides meals to people who are hungry while nourishing their spirits. A Just Harvest A Just Harvest’s mission is to reduce poverty and hunger in Rogers Park and the greater Chicago community by providing nutritious meals daily while building a just society through advocacy and collaborative relationships across racial, cultural and socioeconomic lines to promote the well-being of patrons served. Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) KEEN is a volunteer organization that provides free one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. At each KEEN session, a participating athlete is paired with a volunteer coach for a variety of age-appropriate recreational activities. Lambs Farm Lambs Farm serves developmentally disabled adults. Its mission is to empower people with developmental disabilities to lead personally fulfilling lives. Park District of Highland Park The Park District of Highland Park, founded in 1909, operates and manages over 650 acres of land in 44 park areas, and offers approximately 3,000 recreation and seasonal programs. Pushing the Envelope Farm Pushing the Envelope Farm aims to build vibrant Jewish life by connecting to the land. With a 14-acre site, the Farm raises goats, chickens, bees and fruit trees in addition to a vegetable garden. Through farming, nature education and creative programming, the Farm hopes to renew Jewish life in the greater Chicago area. Temple Sholom of Chicago’s Monday Meal Temple Sholom, founded in 1867 and one of Chicago’s oldest synagogues, affirms Judaism as a dynamic and motivating force in the lives of its congregants. The Temple sits in the forefront of Reform Judaism, educating both young and old, presenting lectures and programs of broad appeal, serving the disadvantaged in the community and helping those searching for new forms of worship and expression within Jewish heritage. Women in Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) WINGS is an agency that works with suburban homeless women and children and victims of domestic violence. Cont act TOV at 3 1 2 -3 5 7 -4 7 6 2 o r w w w. j u f. o rg / to v 5 September SUNDAY MONDAY 11 Pushing the Envelope Farm TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 12 THURSDAY 13 14 20 21 FRIDAY SATURDAY 15 16 17 22 23 24 30 OCT. 1 Uptown Cafe 18 19 Brentwood Maot Chitim Packaging Uptown Cafe 25 26 Franciscan Outreach 27 Lambs Farm Maot Chitim Delivery 28 CJE Gidwitz TOV Office Closed 29 CJE Lieberman Franciscan Outreach TOV Office Closed CJE Lieberman October SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 2 WEDNESDAY 3 4 THURSDAY FRIDAY 5 SATURDAY 6 7 CJE Lieberman 9 10 CKNU WINGS 12 TOV Office Closed 13 TOV Office Closed 14 15 TOV Office Closed 20 TOV Office Closed 21 22 CJE Adult Day CJE Gidwitz 16 17 Brentwood A Just Harvest KEEN 11 JCFS 8 CJE Lieberman CJE Gidwitz 18 19 Uptown Cafe 23 24 CJE Lieberman 25 Monday Meal 26 CJE Lieberman 27 28 29 Deborah’s Place November SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY OCT. 30 Uptown Cafe OCT. 31 6 7 Family Craft 13 14 20 21 WEDNESDAY 1 Uptown Cafe The ARK 8 THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 9 10 SATURDAY 4 5 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 PDHP 15 16 KEEN Brentwood Center for Enriched Living CKNU 6 Uptown Cafe 22 23 CJE Adult Day TOV Office Closed The ARK CJE Lieberman CJE Gidwitz M I T Z VA H M A N I A • FA L L 2 0 1 1 2011 Fall Mitzvah Mania Projects * Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community. b Listings with this symbol are family friendly projects. _ Listings with this symbol are inter-generational projects. Pushing the Envelope Farm *JUF Uptown Cafe Sunday, September 11 Tuesday, September 20 Come help bring the farm to life! Join the Pushing Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear the Envelope staff for a hands-on afternoon starting tables and visit with guests. with a tour. Then, help plant in the Tzedakah Garden, which will be harvested and donated to a local food bank. Each participant will also plant their own micro-greens tray to take home. 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 20 AGES: 6+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 1700 Averill Rd, Geneva TIME: 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 6 AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago TIME: Franciscan Outreach Association’s Marquard Center Thursday, September 22 *JUF Uptown Cafe Help with prepping and painting second and third floor landing walls at the Marquard Center. Prep Monday, September 12 work will include light cleaning, taping and setting Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear up drop cloths. tables and visit with guests. 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 AGES: 18+,12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago TIME: Brentwood North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Sunday, September 18 Bring your dog and spend an hour visiting with the residents. 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 families/10 dogs AGES: 16+, 0–16 with an adult b _ LOCATION: 3705 Deerfield Rd, Riverwoods TIME: 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 6 AGES: 18+ LOCATION: 1645 W. Le Moyne St, Chicago TIME: *CJE SeniorLife Gidwitz Place Wednesday, September 28 Help seat residents, pass out kipot & books and serve refreshments at the Erev Rosh Hashanah service. 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 3 AGES: 12+ LOCATION: 1551 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield TIME: Cont act TOV at 3 1 2 -3 5 7 -4 7 6 2 o r w w w. j u f. o rg / to v 7 b Listings with this symbol are family friendly projects. Franciscan Outreach House Shelter _ Listings with this symbol are inter-generational projects. *CJE SeniorLife Gidwitz Place Saturday, October 8 Thursday, September 29 Help serve refreshments and socialize with the Help with a variety of projects at the shelter. Projects residents after the breakfast Yom Kippur service. may include cleaning and organizing the storage/food TIME: pantry area, defrosting and cleaning the freezers and refrigerators, folding sheets and towels, shampooing and disinfecting office chairs and cleaning and painting walls in the North Dormitory. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 15 AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 2715 W. Harrison St., Chicago TIME: 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 12+ LOCATION: 1551 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield Campus Kitchen at Northwestern University Sunday, October 9 Repackage unused dining hall food into individual *CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Geriatric Health Centre meals as well as large family style meal dishes. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. 12:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 12+ b _ Thursday, September 29: Deliver prepared meals to clients around Evanston. TIME: Escort residents to and from and assist during 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie People who deliver must have a car; two-person TIME: minimum per car. 2:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 5+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: Allison Dining Hall, 1820 Chicago Ave, Evanston TIME: Friday, September 30: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie WINGS Friday, October 7: Sunday, October 9 TIME: Work on the sales floor of the WINGS Resale Store. 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie TIME: Help with organizing, rearranging, stocking, sizing, re-hanging, dusting and vacuuming. Saturday, October 8: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 5:30–7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4/shift AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie TIME: 8 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 6 AGES: 12+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 8349 W. Golf Rd, Niles TIME: MI T Z VA H M A N I A • FA L L 2 0 1 1 *JCFS A Just Harvest Tuesday, October 11 Sunday, October 16 JCFS will be purchasing coats and cold weather Help prepare and serve dinner at the Community accessories for needy clients of JCFS using funds Kitchen to about 150–175 food-deprived adults received through JUF’s Chanukah Coat Club. and children. Volunteers will be shopping for specific requests for specific children (i.e. pink coat, white boots, purple gloves, etc.). 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. VOLUNTEERS: 15 AGES: 16+, 5+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: Target (food court), 2209 Howard St, Evanston TIME: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 15 AGES: 12+ b _ LOCATION: 7649 N. Paulina Ave, Chicago TIME: *JUF Uptown Cafe Tuesday, October 18 Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear *CJE SeniorLife Adult Day Services Wednesday, October 12 Help with large group programming and events for the Fall Dance. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 18+ LOCATION: 1015 Howard St, Evanston tables and visit with guests. 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 12 AGES: 18+,12+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago TIME: TIME: *CJE SeniorLife Gidwitz Place Wednesday, October 12 Help seat residents, pass out kipot & books and serve Kiddush at the Erev Sukkot service. 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 12+ LOCATION: 1551 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield TIME: Brentwood North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Sunday, October 16 Thursday, October 20 Escort residents to and from and assist during Shemini Atzeret services. 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie TIME: *CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Geriatric Health Centre Friday, October 21 Escort residents to and from and assist during Simchat Torah services. 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie TIME: Bring your dog and spend an hour visiting with the residents. 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 families/10 dogs AGES: 16+, 0-16 with an adult b _ LOCATION: 3705 Deerfield Rd, Riverwoods TIME: *CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Geriatric Health Centre Cont act TOV at 3 1 2 -3 5 7 -4 7 6 2 o r w w w. j u f. o rg / to v 9 b Listings with this symbol are family friendly projects. _ Listings with this symbol are inter-generational projects. KEEN *The ARK Sunday, October 23 Wednesday, November 2 Work one-on-one with an athlete at a KEEN sports Serve a meal at Café ARK. session. Activities include playing with basketballs, jump ropes, scooters, parachutes, hula-hoops and more. Shift time includes training. 2:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 AGES: 12+ LOCATION: UIC Sports and Fitness Center 828 S. Wolcott Ave, Chicago TIME: 4:45 p.m.–7:00 p.m. AGES: 12+ b VOLUNTEERS: 4 LOCATION: 6450 N. California Ave, Chicago TIME: *TOV Family Craft Project Sunday, November 6 Help decorate reusable tote bags to be donated Temple Sholom of Chicago’s Monday Meal Monday, October 24 Set up, clean up, cook and serve a warm meal to 50-plus hungry local Chicagoans. 3:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 15 AGES: 12+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 3480 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago TIME: to clients of the JUF Uptown Cafe. 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 20 AGES: 4+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: Bernard Weinger JCC, 300 Revere Dr, Northbrook TIME: *JUF Uptown Cafe Tuesday, November 8 Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear Deborah’s Place tables and visit with guests. Wednesday, October 26 TIME: 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 12 AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago Help with indoor cleaning projects as well as outdoor landscaping. 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 AGES: 16+ LOCATION: 2822 W. Jackson Ave, Chicago TIME: Park District of Highland Park Friday, November 11 Join the PDHP for a morning of restoration by *JUF Uptown Cafe Sunday, October 30 If the weather is right, volunteers may also partake in Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear woodlands and prairies of the Heller Nature Center. tables and visit with guests. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 7 AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago TIME: 10 helping clear out the invasive species, Buckthorn. burning a brush pile and/or prescribed burning in the 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 AGES: 8+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park TIME: M I T Z VA H M A N I A • FA L L 2 0 1 1 KEEN *JUF Uptown Cafe Sunday, November 13 Tuesday, November 22 Work one-on-one with an athlete at a KEEN sports Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear session. Activities include playing with basketballs, tables and visit with guests. jump ropes, scooters, parachutes, hula-hoops and more. Shift time includes training. 2:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 AGES: 12+ LOCATION: UIC Sports and Fitness Center 828 S. Wolcott Ave, Chicago TIME: Brentwood North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Sunday, November 13 Bring your dog and spend an hour visiting with the residents. 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 families/10 dogs AGES: 16+, 0-16 with an adult b _ LOCATION: 3705 Deerfield Rd, Riverwoods TIME: Campus Kitchen at Northwestern University Sunday, November 20 Repackage unused dining hall food into individual meals as well as large family style meal dishes. 12:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 12+ b _ 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 12 AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago TIME: *CJE SeniorLife Adult Day Services Wednesday, November 23 Help with large group programming and events for Thanksgiving. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 18+ LOCATION: 1015 Howard St, Evanston TIME: *CJE SeniorLife Gidwitz Place Thursday, November 24 Play Bingo and visit with the residents on Thanksgiving. 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 8+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 1551 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield TIME: TIME: *The ARK Thursday, November 24 Deliver prepared meals to clients around Evanston. Assemble and deliver approximately two food People who deliver must have a car; two-person packages to needy Jews living on the north side minimum per car. of Chicago and in the suburbs for Thanksgiving. 2:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 4 AGES: 5+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: Allison Dining Hall, 1820 Chicago Ave, Evanston Volunteers may also have the opportunity to visit TIME: with the recipients. Volunteers must have their own cars. 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. AGES: 4+ with an adult b _ VOLUNTEERS: 6 cars per shift LOCATION: 6450 N. California Ave, Chicago TIMES: Cont act TOV at 3 1 2 -3 5 7 -4 7 6 2 o r w w w. j u f. o rg / to v 11 2011 Fall Mitzvah Mania Non-Profit U.S. Postage JUF TOV Volunteer Network Ben Gurion Way 30 South Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60606-5056 PAID Permit No. 6950 Chicago, Illinois TOV Collection Drive From Sunday, October 2 to Sunday, October 30, TOV will be collecting toilet paper, tissue, laundry detergent and new full-sized toiletries to benefit the clients of The ARK and EZRA Multi-Service Center. Donation Drop-Off Sites Bernard Weinger JCC 300 Revere Dr, Northbrook B’nai Yehuda Beth Sholom 1424 W.183rd St, Flossmoor Florence G. Heller JCC 524 W. Melrose Ave, Chicago Please contact TOV at (312) 357-4762 or [email protected] for further information.