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AWAY FROM SHALOM PARK
1. FLORENCE CRITTENDON
SERVICES
Is a residential facility for single pregnant adolescent and young
women. We will provide a cook-out, games and arts & crafts activities. Must
be 18+ to participate.
Captain: M.E. Hessberg <me_hessberg@mindspring.com>
2. CRISIS ASSISTANCE
Is an agency that offers temporary assistance to those facing a short
term crisis. As a part of this service, poverty simulations are held at
various locations. We will provide volunteer support for such a simulation
at a TBD
location. Ages 16+
Captain: Beth Daniel <elizabethdaniel@bellsouth.net>
3. LATIN AMERICAN
COALITION
Is an organization that promotes full Hispanic participation in the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg region by informing, educating and advocating for the
Latin American community. We will work around their office doing odd jobs
and
painting. Ages 14+
Captain: Beth Daniel <elizabethdaniel@bellsouth.net>
4. INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
Is an organization dedicated to bringing Charlotte and the world
together. Their mission is to promote international understanding by serving
as a center for diversity, advocating for people of diverse national
backgrounds and
facilitating professional and cultural programs. We will be doing painting
inside the house and planting pots on their front porch. Pizza will be
provided! Ages 14+
Captain: Beth Daniel
<elizabethdaniel@bellsouth.net>
5. MECKLENBURG PARKS AND REC
Is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of parks across the
county. As a part of this project, we will clean up and do some
groundskeeping at a local park. Ages 8+
Captain: Beth Daniel
<elizabethdaniel@bellsouth.net>
6. SALVATION ARMY CENTER OF HOPE
Is a shelter for homeless women and children. We will prepare and serve
lunch to the residents of the shelter.
Ages 18+
Captain: Beth Daniel
<elizabethdaniel@bellsouth.net>
7. CATAWBA FOUNDATION RIVER KEEPERS
Works to keep the Catawba River (the major source of drinking water for
Mecklenburg Co.) clean and pollutant-free. We will clean up a section of the
river. Pack a lunch! Participants must be comfortable around water. Ages 12+
Captain:Beth Daniel <elizabethdaniel@bellsouth.net
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8. SUMMIT HOUSE
An alternative to incarceration for female felons who are pregnant or
have young children. Moms and their kids are able to remain together as a
family at Summit House while moms work towards putting their lives back
together and achieving self-sufficiency. Hosting a mother's day lunch, a
craft activity, and bingo for the families. Ages 10+
Captain:Susan Abroms <
rsabroms@carolina.rr.com >
9. THOMPSON CHILD &
FAMILY FOCUS
embraces children who are at risk for social and academic failure by
providing intensive treatment, protection, specialized education and
stabilized family environments. We will provide activities and games for the
children in
a carnival-like atmosphere. Ages 18+
Captain: Beth Daniel <elizabethdaniel@bellsouth.net
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AT TEMPLE BETH EL
10. RECYCLING
Of electronic gear is critical especially given some of the potential
pollutants that are used in their construction. We will be collecting old
equipment and ensuring earth-friendly disposal. Ages 14+
Captain: Marian Brawer <
mwbrawer@bellsouth.net >
11. MD 2008 VOLUNTEER
BREAKFAST SET UP
Is an opportunity for early risers who like to slice fresh bagels! Come
at 7:30 AM, slice bagels & set up for the breakfast. Then, clean up & be
done by 9:30 AM.
Captain: Liz Wahls <
ewahls@carolina.rr.com >
12. MD 2008 VOLUNTEER
REGISTRATION
Are you an efficiency expert? Do you know EVERYONE at the Temple? Then
this is the job for you! Help staff the registration table at MD 2008 and
get the day off to a good start for our many volunteers.
Captain: Erica Katz <
epkatz@carolina.rr.com >
13. RED CROSS BLOOD
DRIVE
Congregants and Religious School families will be able to donate blood
as a part of MD 2008. Give one pint of blood (potentially save 3 lives) but
definitely lose one pound. To schedule a donation time, please call or email
Ray Fales at (704) 778-5143 or
r-fales@hotmail.com.
THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS ARE BEING
LED BY THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
-- Open to Anyone--
Questions: Janna
Stein
704-814-4652 or Lisa
Garfinkle 704-814-4652
- Parent participation is required.
- Both sessions of Religious School will join together
for this special event.
- Parents must arrive with their children at the Temple
at 9:00 AM.
- You may sign up for one of the Religious School
projects below or any of the other MD 2007 projects.
- Make sure that the project you choose is age
appropriate for your children.
- Parents must remain with their children during all
Mitzvah Day projects.
- Please join us for breakfast at 9:00 AM
Religious School
Projects - At the Temple
14. MITZVAH CIRCUIT #1
We will make boo-boo bunnies and decorate and fill shoeboxes with
activities for sick children at the Levine's Children Hospital, assemble
summer learning packs for K-2nd graders at Sterling Elementary, and prepare
bag lunches for the Salvation Army's Center for Hope. All ages.
Captains: Marissa Brooks <
mbrookspt@earthlink.net >
Elizabeth Lawrence <
ej176@carolina.rr.com >
Lydia Adrian < elsacasa@aol.com >
15. MITZVAH CIRCUIT #2
We will make posters for sick children at the Levine's Children
Hospital, assemble summer learning packs for 3rd -5th graders at Sterling
Elementary, and decorate and fill canvas bags for women and children at the
Battered Women's Shelter. Ages 9+
Captains: Erin Ashendorf <
erinashendorf@aol.com >
Zippy Koch <
zippykoch@bellsouth.net >
16. STERLING ELEMENTARY WORKSHOP
Support TBE's public school partner by assembling games and other
manipulatives for math and literacy centers, sewing curtains for the office
and the health room, and making a special surprise for the faculty and
staff. Ages 9+
Captains: Stacy Cohen <
staceyc72@yahoo.com >
Kim Wilkoff < kimwilkoff@aol.com
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17. DOLLS FOR DARFUR
Create worry doll pins to be sold by an organization that donates the
proceeds to combat genocide in Darfur.
Ages 12+
Captain: Lisa Garfinkle <
slgarfinkle@windstream.net >
18. PHOTOGRAPHERS
Photographers needed (with your digital cameras!) to record MD 2008
activities both at Temple Beth El and off-site. These photos will be used in
future MD articles and brochures. Ages 12+
Captain: Lisa Garfinkle <
slgarfinkle@windstream.net >
19. OASIS SENIOR GROUP AT THE JCC
We will be making seasonal centerpieces for the Oasis group to use daily
at lunch.
Captain: Gwen Orland <
theorlands@carolina.rr.com >
20. DELIVERY COMMITTEE
We need drivers to make deliveries later in the morning to Sterling
Elementary, the Battered Women's Shelter, Salvation Army's Center for Hope
and the Levine's Children Hospital. Ages 16+
21. LETTERS TO TROOPS - NO
REGISTRATION NEEDED
When you have completed your on-site activities, stop by and write a
letter and color a flag to send to wounded soldiers and our own recently
deployed TBE member, Barry Ross.
All ages.
Religious School Projects -Off Site
22. CHARLOTTE GREEN #1
Is an organization that works with inner-city residents to develop and
sustain community gardens. We will be working at Genesis Park at 1908
Genesis Park Place weeding and cleaning up the garden. All ages.
Captain: Karen Greenblatt <kgreenblatt@carolina.rr.com
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23. CHARLOTTE GREEN #2
Is an organization that works with inner-city residents to develop and
sustain community gardens. We will be working at the Afro American Center
located off 7th Street weeding and cleaning up a large flower bed and the
surrounding grounds. All ages.
Captain: Lisa Garfinkle <
slgarfinkle@windstream.net >
24. SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING
Sing songs, play bingo, and visit with the residents at TBE's across the
street neighbor! We will also make tissue paper flowers and present them to
the residents. Ages 8+
Captain: Andrea Seidler <
aseidler@carolina.rr.com >
25. HEBREW CEMETARY
Visit the Jewish Cemetery to clean headstones and work on grounds as
needed. Learn about the Mitvot and traditions for burying and honoring the
deceased. All ages.
Captain: Lisa Garfinkle <
slgarfinkle@windstream.net >
26. FAMILY PROMISE #1
Is an organization that helps low-income families achieve lasting
independence. We will be organizing furniture at their storage facility at
805 Pressley Road in the RSM Business Park. All ages.
Captain: Natalie Conner <
natalie@connerclinic.com >
27. FAMILY PROMISE #2
Is an organization that helps low-income families achieve lasting
independence. We will be painting and/or cleaning an apartment, and/or
helping a family move into their new home. Ages 9+
Captain: Natalie Conner <
natalie@connerclinic.com >
28. STERLING ELEMENTARY
BEAUTIFICATION
Plant shrubs and other plants in front of the school, spread mulch,
design and plant planters to beautify the entrance of the school. All ages.
Captains: Bridget Cohen <
bridgetcohen@yahoo.com >
Jill Blumenthal < jiljilbee@aol.com
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