Mitzvah Mania. Fall Join the JUF TOV Volunteer Network!

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1 Mitzvah Mania Fall 2011 Join the JUF TOV Volunteer Network!

2 Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago delivers 5,000 Rosh 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, health care institutions and Jewish prisoners throughout the state. Volunteers are needed to assemble boxes, pack perishable and 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 homes or apartments. CONTACTS: For more information, contact Audrey Lane-Schiff at To volunteer as a group or individual or to sign up for a Super Sunday shift, Mike at volunteer@maotchitim.org. To volunteer in the south suburbs, contact Alene Rutzky at (708) or her at AleneRutzky@juf.org. Super Sunday Packing Pack non-perishable food items in boxes. You must sign up in advance for a shift. Date: September 18 Time: 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Ages: 12+ Day-of Packing Pack perishable food items in boxes. Signing up in advance is encouraged, but not necessary. Date: Sunday, September 25 Time: 6:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Ages: 12+ 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 Warehouse Location: TBD Check maotchitim.org for directions or call the Maot Chitim office ( ) for more information. Volunteers: Unlimited Join TOV Tutoring for the 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 We re accepting tutor applications until August 31, MITZVAH MANIA FALL 2011

3 JUF TOV Volunteer Network 2011 Fall Mitzvah Mania To sign up for a project, call TOV at or go online at 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 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. Contact TOV at or 3

4 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. *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. 4 MITZVAH MANIA FALL 2011

5 *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. 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. Contact TOV at or 5

6 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 11 Pushing the Envelope Farm 12 Uptown Cafe September Brentwood Maot Chitim Packaging Uptown Cafe Franciscan Outreach 25 Lambs Farm Maot Chitim Delivery TOV Office Closed 29 TOV Office Closed 30 OCT. 1 CJE Gidwitz CJE Lieberman Franciscan Outreach CJE Lieberman October SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CJE Lieberman CJE Lieberman CJE Gidwitz CKNU WINGS TOV Office Closed 13 TOV Office Closed JCFS CJE Adult Day CJE Gidwitz 16 Brentwood A Just Harvest TOV Office Closed 20 TOV Office Closed Uptown Cafe CJE Lieberman CJE Lieberman KEEN Monday Meal 25 Deborah s Place November SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY OCT. 30 OCT Uptown Cafe The ARK Family Craft Uptown Cafe PDHP KEEN Brentwood Center for Enriched Living CKNU TOV Office Closed Uptown Cafe CJE Adult Day The ARK CJE Lieberman CJE Gidwitz 6 MITZVAH MANIA FALL 2011

7 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. blistings with this symbol are family friendly projects. _Listings with this symbol are inter-generational projects. Pushing the Envelope Farm Sunday, September 11 Come help bring the farm to life! Join the Pushing the Envelope staff for a hands-on afternoon starting 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. TIME: 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 20 AGES: 6+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 1700 Averill Rd, Geneva Monday, September 12 Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear tables and visit with guests. TIME: 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 AGES: 18+,12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago Brentwood North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Sunday, September 18 Bring your dog and spend an hour visiting with the residents. TIME: 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 Tuesday, September 20 Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear tables and visit with guests. TIME: 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 6 AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago Franciscan Outreach Association s Marquard Center Thursday, September 22 Help with prepping and painting second and third floor landing walls at the Marquard Center. Prep work will include light cleaning, taping and setting up drop cloths. TIME: 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 6 AGES: 18+ LOCATION: 1645 W. Le Moyne St, Chicago *CJE SeniorLife Gidwitz Place Wednesday, September 28 Help seat residents, pass out kipot & books and serve refreshments at the Erev Rosh Hashanah service. TIME: 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 3 AGES: 12+ LOCATION: 1551 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield Contact TOV at or 7

8 blistings with this symbol are family friendly projects. _Listings with this symbol are inter-generational projects. Franciscan Outreach House Shelter Thursday, September 29 Help with a variety of projects at the shelter. Projects may include cleaning and organizing the storage/food 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. TIME: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 15 AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 2715 W. Harrison St., Chicago *CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Geriatric Health Centre Escort residents to and from and assist during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. Thursday, September 29: TIME: 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie Friday, September 30: TIME: 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie Friday, October 7: TIME: 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie Saturday, October 8: TIME: 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 7:30 p.m. /shift AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie *CJE SeniorLife Gidwitz Place Saturday, October 8 Help serve refreshments and socialize with the residents after the breakfast Yom Kippur service. TIME: 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. AGES: 12+ LOCATION: 1551 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield Campus Kitchen at Northwestern University Sunday, October 9 Repackage unused dining hall food into individual meals as well as large family style meal dishes. TIME: 12:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. AGES: 12+ b _ Deliver prepared meals to clients around Evanston. People who deliver must have a car; two-person minimum per car. TIME: 2:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. AGES: 5+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: Allison Dining Hall, 1820 Chicago Ave, Evanston WINGS Sunday, October 9 Work on the sales floor of the WINGS Resale Store. Help with organizing, rearranging, stocking, sizing, re-hanging, dusting and vacuuming. TIME: 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 6 AGES: 12+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 8349 W. Golf Rd, Niles 8 MITZVAH MANIA FALL 2011

9 *JCFS Tuesday, October 11 JCFS will be purchasing coats and cold weather accessories for needy clients of JCFS using funds received through JUF s Chanukah Coat Club. Volunteers will be shopping for specific requests for specific children (i.e. pink coat, white boots, purple gloves, etc.). TIME: 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 *CJE SeniorLife Adult Day Services Wednesday, October 12 Help with large group programming and events for the Fall Dance. TIME: 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. AGES: 18+ LOCATION: 1015 Howard St, Evanston *CJE SeniorLife Gidwitz Place Wednesday, October 12 Help seat residents, pass out kipot & books and serve Kiddush at the Erev Sukkot service. TIME: 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. AGES: 12+ LOCATION: 1551 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield Brentwood North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Sunday, October 16 Bring your dog and spend an hour visiting with the residents. TIME: 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 A Just Harvest Sunday, October 16 Help prepare and serve dinner at the Community Kitchen to about food-deprived adults and children. TIME: 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 15 AGES: 12+ b _ LOCATION: 7649 N. Paulina Ave, Chicago Tuesday, October 18 Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear tables and visit with guests. TIME: 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 12 AGES: 18+,12+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago *CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Geriatric Health Centre Thursday, October 20 Escort residents to and from and assist during Shemini Atzeret services. TIME: 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie *CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Geriatric Health Centre Friday, October 21 Escort residents to and from and assist during Simchat Torah services. TIME: 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. AGES: 13+ LOCATION: 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie Contact TOV at or 9

10 blistings with this symbol are family friendly projects. _Listings with this symbol are inter-generational projects. KEEN Sunday, October 23 Work one-on-one with an athlete at a KEEN sports session. Activities include playing with basketballs, jump ropes, scooters, parachutes, hula-hoops and more. Shift time includes training. TIME: 2:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 AGES: 12+ LOCATION: UIC Sports and Fitness Center 828 S. Wolcott Ave, Chicago 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. TIME: 3:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 15 AGES: 12+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 3480 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago Deborah s Place Wednesday, October 26 Help with indoor cleaning projects as well as outdoor landscaping. TIME: 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 AGES: 16+ LOCATION: 2822 W. Jackson Ave, Chicago Sunday, October 30 Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear tables and visit with guests. TIME: 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 7 AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago *The ARK Wednesday, November 2 Serve a meal at Café ARK. TIME: 4:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. AGES: 12+ b LOCATION: 6450 N. California Ave, Chicago *TOV Family Craft Project Sunday, November 6 Help decorate reusable tote bags to be donated to clients of the JUF Uptown Cafe. TIME: 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 20 AGES: 4+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: Bernard Weinger JCC, 300 Revere Dr, Northbrook Tuesday, November 8 Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear tables and visit with guests. TIME: 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 12 AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago Park District of Highland Park Friday, November 11 Join the PDHP for a morning of restoration by helping clear out the invasive species, Buckthorn. If the weather is right, volunteers may also partake in burning a brush pile and/or prescribed burning in the woodlands and prairies of the Heller Nature Center. TIME: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 AGES: 8+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park 10 MITZVAH MANIA FALL 2011

11 KEEN Sunday, November 13 Work one-on-one with an athlete at a KEEN sports session. Activities include playing with basketballs, jump ropes, scooters, parachutes, hula-hoops and more. Shift time includes training. TIME: 2:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 10 AGES: 12+ LOCATION: UIC Sports and Fitness Center 828 S. Wolcott Ave, Chicago Brentwood North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Sunday, November 13 Bring your dog and spend an hour visiting with the residents. TIME: 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 Campus Kitchen at Northwestern University Sunday, November 20 Repackage unused dining hall food into individual meals as well as large family style meal dishes. TIME: 12:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. AGES: 12+ b _ Deliver prepared meals to clients around Evanston. People who deliver must have a car; two-person minimum per car. TIME: 2:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. AGES: 5+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: Allison Dining Hall, 1820 Chicago Ave, Evanston Tuesday, November 22 Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear tables and visit with guests. TIME: 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS: 12 AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult b LOCATION: 909 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago *CJE SeniorLife Adult Day Services Wednesday, November 23 Help with large group programming and events for Thanksgiving. TIME: 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. AGES: 18+ LOCATION: 1015 Howard St, Evanston *CJE SeniorLife Gidwitz Place Thursday, November 24 Play Bingo and visit with the residents on Thanksgiving. TIME: 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. AGES: 8+ with an adult b _ LOCATION: 1551 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield *The ARK Thursday, November 24 Assemble and deliver approximately two food packages to needy Jews living on the north side of Chicago and in the suburbs for Thanksgiving. Volunteers may also have the opportunity to visit with the recipients. Volunteers must have their own cars. TIMES: 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 Contact TOV at or 11

12 2011 Fall Mitzvah Mania Non-Profit U.S. Postage JUF TOV Volunteer Network Ben Gurion Way 30 South Wells Street Chicago, Illinois PAID Permit No 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) or tov@juf.org for further information.