On Sunday, November 8, 225 volunteers and 50 Volunteer Captains from Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot set out all over Orange County to make a difference for those in need.
More than 15 different non-profits benefited from their efforts.
Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter, lead by Phil Kaplan, provided lunch for 32 residents.
Hemopet Life Line, lead by John Forbes, realized an army of volunteer dog walkers for the many greyhounds at their facility.
The Jessica Herron Inner City Partnership, Lead by Viki Zuckerman and Dana Herron, collected sleeping bags along with sign ups to provide assistance for our local community over the holiday season.
Bone Marrow Registry was on hand to enroll possible donors for their life saving efforts as was The American Red Cross Blood Donor, and Organ Donor registry.
200 fleece dog toys and blankets were handcrafted and Donated to the Irvine Animal shelter.
Ronald McDonald house recieved travel size toiletries, baked goods and even had there orange trees picked.
Binky Patrol was on hand to knit squares that will be made into blankets and donated to families in need of warmth and comfort.
Donations were collected for Jewish Family Service to assist with crisis counseling.
The Darfur Action table sent more than 80 letters to President Obama to encourage his continued efforts at a peaceful resolution.
30 people went out and cleaned the beach of debris on behalf of Orange County Coastkeeper.
25 Members joined in the Walk to Cure Diabetes at UCI.
Several Members of the Junior Choir went to an assisted living facility for the elderly and provided music and a bright spot for many feeling lonliness and isolation.
A garage sale to benefit needy families was held in Aliso Viejo.
The largest collection of shoes, over 1000 pair, were collected to benefit Share Our Soles. The shoes will be sent to the organizations SOS center located at USC. From there, they will be sent to Kenya to be distributed to many living well below the poverty level. This event was coordinated by Wendy Leberman, myself, and Rabbi Richard Steinberg.
With some creativity, enthusiasm; and muscle, much can be done to make a real difference with out significant cost.
It is inspiring to see so many people feeling compassion for others.
More than 15 different non-profits benefited from their efforts.
Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter, lead by Phil Kaplan, provided lunch for 32 residents.
Hemopet Life Line, lead by John Forbes, realized an army of volunteer dog walkers for the many greyhounds at their facility.
The Jessica Herron Inner City Partnership, Lead by Viki Zuckerman and Dana Herron, collected sleeping bags along with sign ups to provide assistance for our local community over the holiday season.
Bone Marrow Registry was on hand to enroll possible donors for their life saving efforts as was The American Red Cross Blood Donor, and Organ Donor registry.
200 fleece dog toys and blankets were handcrafted and Donated to the Irvine Animal shelter.
Ronald McDonald house recieved travel size toiletries, baked goods and even had there orange trees picked.
Binky Patrol was on hand to knit squares that will be made into blankets and donated to families in need of warmth and comfort.
Donations were collected for Jewish Family Service to assist with crisis counseling.
The Darfur Action table sent more than 80 letters to President Obama to encourage his continued efforts at a peaceful resolution.
30 people went out and cleaned the beach of debris on behalf of Orange County Coastkeeper.
25 Members joined in the Walk to Cure Diabetes at UCI.
Several Members of the Junior Choir went to an assisted living facility for the elderly and provided music and a bright spot for many feeling lonliness and isolation.
A garage sale to benefit needy families was held in Aliso Viejo.
The largest collection of shoes, over 1000 pair, were collected to benefit Share Our Soles. The shoes will be sent to the organizations SOS center located at USC. From there, they will be sent to Kenya to be distributed to many living well below the poverty level. This event was coordinated by Wendy Leberman, myself, and Rabbi Richard Steinberg.
With some creativity, enthusiasm; and muscle, much can be done to make a real difference with out significant cost.
It is inspiring to see so many people feeling compassion for others.
