Neighbors in Need

Who: Adults, teens, families
Where: At the Temple, at your home, or elsewhere
When: Throughout the year

Hundreds of infants, children, and teens are placed into foster care on an emergency basis each year in Montgomery County. Most leave home or school in a hurry and cannot take anything with them. The children may also have to wait in a Child Protective Services social worker’s office before being placed into emergency foster care. The Tikkun Olam Committee and WTBA hold programs throughout the year to collect items needed by these children. Please watch for announcements of the need for volunteers and donations for Grab and Go programs in the Temple email blasts.

Who: Adults, teens ages 14 and older
Where: Montgomery County, MD
When: Last two Sundays in April and first Sunday in May

Help repair/brighten the home of a low-income family in Montgomery County by working alongside other TBA members. Contact Roger Rothman. (Volunteers can sign up for a half day or full day on any or all of the dates.)

Who: Adults, teens, families

Where: At TBA or occasionally at a JFGH home in the Rockville area

When: Throughout the year

Join fellow volunteers in hosting several JFGH women residents for an afternoon outing of crafts and fun at the Temple. Help residents with a craft project, play bingo, and enjoy a snack on a Sunday afternoon. Volunteers also needed to help host JFGH residents at Spirit of Shabbat Services periodically at the Temple. We also occasionally go to one of the group homes for Sukkot and other holiday celebrations. Contact Charlotte Zuckman for more information or to be added to the list of potential volunteers for these activities.