Social Action
Family Promise - Keeping our promise to those who are homeless
We'll need assistance with breakfasts and lunches left the night before, dinners at 5:30pm, evening hosts from 5:30-8:30pm to be around, maybe play a board game or show a movie. We'll need a member to spend the night in the sanctuary each night. 8:30pm to 6-7am. Just bring a sleeping bag and pillow, lock up the temple and leave early in the morning.
We ask that each temple family and every havurah decide how they can contribute and support our commitment to Family Promise each rotation, typically every 3 months.
Some members have graciously donated their time and/or money regardless of recognition, but we must have greater participation to do this more successfully in the new year. Please make this a resolution.
If you have questions, contact Ofra Naylor using the Social Action Contact Page
Additional information about this program can be found at: http://familypromisescv.org/
Upcoming Family Promise dates coming soon. You can sign up by clicking below:
We ask that each temple family and every havurah decide how they can contribute and support our commitment to Family Promise each rotation, typically every 3 months.
Some members have graciously donated their time and/or money regardless of recognition, but we must have greater participation to do this more successfully in the new year. Please make this a resolution.
If you have questions, contact Ofra Naylor using the Social Action Contact Page
Additional information about this program can be found at: http://familypromisescv.org/
Upcoming Family Promise dates coming soon. You can sign up by clicking below:
SCV Food Pantry
The SCV Food Pantry often runs low and is still in need of these protein-rich foods: Tuna, Macaroni & Cheese, Peanut Butter and Canned Meats, Beans.
Other items also appreciated: Canned fruits and vegetables, tomatoes, pasta, dried soups, rice and beans, cereal, dry milk,
In addition, personal care items are appreciated such as: toothpaste & toothbrushes, soap, shaving cream, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, diapers and even dog/cat food (so people can keep their pets!)
Should you have any questions or want any further information, please contact Francine G. Van Scoyoc. Thank you.
Help the Hungry Never come empty – handed. Bring a can of food for the Santa Clarita Valley Food Bank
Other items also appreciated: Canned fruits and vegetables, tomatoes, pasta, dried soups, rice and beans, cereal, dry milk,
In addition, personal care items are appreciated such as: toothpaste & toothbrushes, soap, shaving cream, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, diapers and even dog/cat food (so people can keep their pets!)
Should you have any questions or want any further information, please contact Francine G. Van Scoyoc. Thank you.
Help the Hungry Never come empty – handed. Bring a can of food for the Santa Clarita Valley Food Bank
The Kibbutz Program Center
The Kibbutz Program Center has announced the roll-out of its new website www.kibbutzprogramcenter.org presenting programs like Kibbutz Ulpan, Kibbutz Volunteering, Tikkun Olam - Social Justice, Arabic and Coexistence, Creative Ecology and Environmental Studies and lastly Build Your Own Israel Experience, potential participants will find panoply of short and long term programs. The office can be reached at (212) 462-2764
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters
Excellence in Mentoring
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters (JBBBS) is a faith- based one-on-one community-based mentoring program for children, ages six to18 years old. Volunteer mentors pick up the child from his or her home and go on outings in the community. JBBBS offers suggestions for low and no-cost outing ideas, free tickets to community events when available, and JBBBS events for all of its matches to participate together such as bowling, fishing or watching a magic show.
Volunteer Requirements:
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters (JBBBS) is a faith- based one-on-one community-based mentoring program for children, ages six to18 years old. Volunteer mentors pick up the child from his or her home and go on outings in the community. JBBBS offers suggestions for low and no-cost outing ideas, free tickets to community events when available, and JBBBS events for all of its matches to participate together such as bowling, fishing or watching a magic show.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Age: 21 and older
- Religion: Jewish
- Transportation: Must have a valid drivers license and have transportation
- Commitment: One year, twice a month for 3-5 hours per outing
- Safety: Complete a background check (paid for by JBBBS)