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During this time when so many people are scared or isolated, acts that demonstrate the Jewish value of tikkun olam<\/em> (repair the world) are more important than ever. Below are many ways that the Jewish Volunteer Center is offering you to help people get through this, while spreading kindness, compassion and goodwill.<\/span><\/p>\n If you decide to post a photo or video of your mitzvah<\/em> (good deed) on Facebook<\/a> or Instagram<\/a>, remember to tag @JVCPalmBeach<\/strong><\/a> and #beamensch<\/strong>. <\/span>If you have questions or would like more project ideas, email volunteer@jewishpalmbeach.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for Jewish Federation’s full list of projects, activities and community programs for you and your loved ones to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n If you or someone you know needs help, call our friends at Alpert Jewish Family Service at 561.684.1991.<\/span><\/p>\n Donate kosher food and toiletries to our community’s Kosher Food Pantry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> Collect food to donate to a food bank. <\/span> Collect clothing to donate. <\/span> Collect books to donate. <\/span> Donate household items when collection sites reopen. <\/span> Scavenger hunt for loose change around the house. <\/span> Check in on a neighbor to see if they need help. <\/span> Reach out to someone to brighten their day.<\/span> Save a life from home with the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry.<\/span> <\/div> Send a “Happy Day” message to seniors living in isolation. <\/span> Take the Summer Mitzvah A Day Challenge<\/em>, in partnership with PJ Library\u00ae<\/sup>. <\/span> Take photos of your mitzvot<\/em> and when you post about it on Facebook, tag us @JVCPalmBeach<\/a> so we can inspire others.<\/span><\/p>\n This initiative is a collaboration between JVC and PJ Library\u00ae.<\/span><\/p>\n Write sidewalk messages of positivity and kindness. <\/span> Share kindness on social media. <\/span> Say thank you to our service men and women. <\/span> Share your gratitude with your child’s teacher.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> Draw pictures for nursing homes.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span> Be a part of our Community Cares Phone Tree.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> Make a toilet paper roll bird feeder.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span> Be a virtual visitor. During this time when so many people are scared or isolated, acts that demonstrate the Jewish value of tikkun olam (repair the world) are more important than ever. Below are many ways that the Jewish Volunteer Center is offering you to help people get through this, while spreading kindness, compassion and goodwill. If you decideprojects & ideas<\/span><\/h1>\n
Foster a pet.<\/span>
\nAnimals need foster homes while waiting to find their forever home, especially now while there are limited volunteer resources onsite to care for animals. This is great for all ages, especially those who live alone and are looking for companionship during this time of physical distancing and isolation.
\n\u2022 Big Dog Ranch Rescue<\/a>
\n\u2022 Peggy Adams<\/a>
\n\u2022 Furry Friends<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nManaged by our partners at Alpert Jewish Family Service (JFS), the Kosher Food Pantry benefits local people in need. Take some time to collect items for JFS to distribute; they are seeking toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, toothpaste, soup, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit and canned tuna. When you\u2019re ready, please call Alpert JFS at 561.684.1991<\/strong> to find out where to drop off your donation. If you would like to inspire others to do the same, post about your mitzvah<\/em> (good deed) on social media, tagging our Federation\u2019s Jewish Volunteer Center with @JVCPalmBeach and using #beamensch.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nPerfect when you are cleaning your house for Passover! Put together a box of canned good and other non-perishables (or chametz!) that you may not need. Many donation sites may be closed, but you can donate them when they reopen.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Palm Beach County Food Bank<\/a><\/span>
\n\u2022 CROS Ministries<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nCleaning out and organizing your closet is a great way to pass the time, and your clothes may be a great resource for someone in need. Note that many donation sites may be closed, but you can donate them when they reopen.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Place of Hope<\/a> (especially kids\u2019 clothing, toiletries and other items)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Joshua Tree Thrift Shop<\/a><\/span>
\n\u2022 Dress For Success<\/a><\/span>
\n\u2022 St. Ann\u2019s Place<\/a> (in need of toiletries, too)<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nClean out those dusty book shelves! Note that many book collection and donation sites may be closed, but you can donate them when they reopen.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Palm Beach County Libraries<\/a><\/span>
\n\u2022 Literacy Coalition<\/a><\/span>
\n\u2022 Place of Hope<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nClean out dishes, serving pieces, flatware and more that could be of use to someone in need. While many donation sites may be closed, you can bring what you\u2019ve collected when they reopen.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Place of Hope<\/a><\/span>
\n\u2022 Joshua Tree Thrift Shop<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nSearch your home to find loose change for tzedakah<\/em> box to donate to organization of choice. Spend time researching organizations online to determine where to donate. This is a great way to being teaching your youngsters about the impact and importance of philanthropy.<\/span>
\nIf you\u2019d like to support the Jewish Volunteer Center, please contribute to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County here<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nOnce you\u2019ve made sure you and yours are all taken care of, check in on a neighbor who may need food or need to have something picked up. Seniors in particular may be having a difficult time or be anxious about going out right now, and they may not be comfortable taking the first step in asking for help. <\/span><\/p>\n
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\nCall or video chat with a friend or family member who you know is living alone or sick. Reaching out to people and seeing faces or hearing a voice can go a long way during this time while people many feel isolated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nFrom the comfort and safety of your home, join the life-saving efforts of the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry. Click here<\/a> to join our Federation donor circle. On the right side of the page, click the \u201cget swabbed\u201d button to request a swab kit to be sent to your home.
\nThis initiative is a collaboration between JVC, Business & Professionals (B&P), Emerging Leadership Program (ELP) and PJ Library\u00ae <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nMake a no-sew blanket for a local children\u2019s hospital to share with its patients. <\/span>
\nCreate a special blanket to spread love to children who are sick or in recovery. Don\u2019t know how to sew? No problem. Click here to learn how to make a no-sew blanket.<\/a> While many hospitals and care centers may currently not be allowing donations, we are in touch with our local partners and can ensure your blanket gets to them once safe to do so.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Send us an email<\/a> when you\u2019ve created your blanket, and we’ll connect with local children’s hospitals for delivery protocols.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n Have fun filling out this Wishing You a Happy Day<\/a> sheet, then take a picture or scan it and email it to erika.simon@jewishpalmbeach.org<\/a>, or mail it to Erika Simon at 1 Harvard Circle, Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409<\/span><\/span>. We will make sure seniors in the Palm Beaches receive your Happy Day wishes.
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\nSummer is here \u2013 let\u2019s do good deeds and challenge our friends to do the same! Click here<\/a> for a fun list of ideas such as hanging a sign on your door for the mail carrier, inviting someone to join you for dinner by video, drawing a cheerful sidewalk chalk message, making cards for isolated seniors and creating origami hearts to send to loved ones kindness. It doesn\u2019t matter how small. <\/span><\/p>\n
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\nMany people are using this time to take walks around their neighborhood. What if they could be inspired when they walk by your home? Use sidewalk chalk on your driveway or walkway to lift the spirits of those who pass by.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThere is enough bad news to go around right now. Be a source of good and kindness to help people get through this unsettling situation. Share an inspiring quote or write something nice on the social media page of a friend or family member who you haven\u2019t spoken with in a while. This is the perfect time to reconnect and spread joy.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nShow kindness to the US armed forces. Knit or crochet scarves and hats, make paracord bracelets, write handmade cards, and more. Our friends at Operation Gratitude have a lot of ideas, instructions and ways to get your act of kindness to someone who would appreciate it.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Operation Gratitude<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nWrite a thank you note or take a short video of yourself from you and your child, and email it to their favorite teacher as an expression of gratitude for all their hard work during this time. Maybe have your child add some of their own words, pictures or video. A great family project.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nAsk your kids to draw pictures that nursing homes can hang outside their windows, facing in. Scan or upload it to email and send it to volunteer@jewishpalmbeach.org<\/a>, and we\u2019ll ensure they\u2019re shared with nursing homes to tape to residents\u2019 windows and bring them some joy.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nTake part in our effort to check in on community members who may need our help. Email volunteer@jewishpalmbeach.org<\/a> to let us know you\u2019re interested. We\u2019ll give you the names and numbers of people in our community who you can call every few weeks to make sure they\u2019re safe and have what they need to get through this situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThere has been quite a craze over toilet paper, so what can you do with all the empty rolls!?!? Create a DIY bird feeder and hang it outside to invite nature into your view while caring for wildlife. Click here for instructions.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>Create a video message of kindness or an online card to people living in isolation, elder care facilities, such as MorseLife Health System, or someone in the hospital recovering from illness or surgery to put a smile on their face while visitors are limited. Send your video to volunteer@jewishpalmbeach.org <\/strong><\/a>(we recommend using the free service wetransfer.com<\/strong><\/a> for sending large files, such as videos). We will share it with someone in need, as well as on social media using the hashtag #BeaMensch.<\/span><\/p>\n
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