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One Time Volunteer Opportunity!

Help TANS as we distribute coats and winter accessories to individuals in need. 

 3rd Annual Campaign Against Hunger

Coat Distribution

November 6, 2011

Pulaski Garage in Glen Cove, NY

12:00 p.m.--4:00 p.m. 

To register as a volunteer, please contact: 

 Bridgette Adair, AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator at:

 (516) 484-1545 ext. 115 or badair@sjjcc.org 

New and gently used coats and winter accessories are being collected through November 5 at:  

Sid Jacobson JCC  300 Forest Drive, East Hills NY

Volunteers Needed for Dog Festival Sunday October 9, 2011

Dog Lover’s Volunteer Opportunity THIS Sunday!

Sunday, October 9,
11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
At Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp
340 Wheatley Road, Old Westbury, NY, 11568

Care for Thy Neighbor is partnering with the Happy Tails Dog Festival to collect dog food to feed the “hungry dog,” which will provide pet food for local individuals and shelters in need.

Additionally, the Happy Tail Dog Festival would like to invite you to volunteer at the festival on October 9^th. 

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Yvette Bergman, Director of the Adult Center, at ybergman@sjjcc.org

For more information on this event check out: http://www.sjjcc.org/special-events/dogfestival/

See you there!

Care for Thy Neighbor Committee

Urgent Blood Drive August 8, 2011

Sid Jacobson JCC will be hosting a Blood Drive on

 August 8 from 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

It is especially difficult to maintain safe levels of blood during the summer months, Long Island Blood Services is currently at a 2 day supply.  Please help save lives by donating blood and spreading the word!

For any questions or to reserve a time please contact Bridgette Adair badair@sjjcc.org (516) 484-1545 ext. 116

Connect to Care Knitting Group

Check out what one of Connect to Care's groups did to

Care for Thy Neighbor:

Featured are Jane, Loretta and Linda who contributed to the creation of this blanket

"The Connect to Care Knitting group was started by Linda Frank at the end of February this year. The group was formed for those who enjoy knitting and a support for managing stress. Knitting for many is a means to manage the stress during these tough economic times. While sharing coping strategies, members worked on creating a blanket that will be donated to, Care to Knit, Inc. Care to Knit, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide hand knit and crocheted items to those in need in shelters, hospitals, hospice, nursing homes, etc.  It was a great group which not only provided support to each other, but in the end will also be helping someone else."

--Audrey Dinstell, LCSW, Connect to Care Social Worker

Volunteer Opportunities this Summer!

Southwest Airlines Tour40

Southwest Airlines is celebrating 40 years with 40 conservation service projects in 25 locations. Join the Tour40 team from Southwest and SCA this summer as they cross the USA doing a world of good.

You'll work side-by-side with other people who share your desire to make a real difference in your community.  Southwest Airline employees are encouraged to get involved, great networking opportunity! 

For more information and to register visit:
 http://tour40-newyork.eventbrite.com/

Long Island Cares 

Volunteers Needed

Long Island Cares is looking for volunteers for many different community based activities.  I am including the listing of activities and shifts that are still available.  All volunteers need to be at least 16 years old- any volunteers under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them the duration of the event.   If interested, please contact Amy Datkun at adatkun@licares.org

That 70’s band

When:  Tuesday July 26^th

Time:  5pm to 9pm (2)

Where:  Nesconset Gazebo

Address:  127 Smithtown Blvd. Nesconset, NY

Number of Volunteers Needed:  2 per shift as seen above

Tasks:  Setting up information booth, handing out food drive fliers, selling t-shirts and cd’s

Additional information:  Parking is available across the street

 Marcum Workplace Challenge Event

When:  Tuesday July 26^th

Time:  3pm to 6pm (4)

Where:  Jones Beach

Number of Volunteers Needed:  4 per shift as seen above

Tasks:  Stuff goodie bags and/or packing ice bags

What:  Stuff a Truck

Where:  Middle Island Wal-Mart

Address:  750 Middle Country Road Middle Island, NY 11953

When:  Friday July 29^th

Time:   11am to 1pm (3)

1pm to 4pm (3)

4pm to 7pm (3)

Number of Volunteers Needed:  3 per shift as seen above
Tasks:  Helping set up information booth, collect donations, and will be handing out fliers to customers upon entering the store.  Please know that volunteers will be outside in front of the store, so dress accordingly

Pack bags for our 2 Mobile Vans

Where:  Long Island Cares Hauppauge

Address:  10 Davids Drive Hauppauge, NY

When:  Tuesday August 9^th

Time:  9am to 12pm (3)

Number of Volunteers Needed:  3 per shift as seen above

Tasks:  All materials will be set up and ready to pack

Additional Information:  All volunteers for this event must be at least 18 years old

Personal Care Items Drive Summary

 “During these difficult times it is important for everyone to realize their worth. Not only did collecting personal care items help individuals of various backgrounds give back, it also exemplified the enormous need within our communities.”  Bridgette Adair, AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator

This spring, Care for Thy Neighbor , a UJA Federation of New York’s Connect to Care and  Sid Jacobson JCC AmeriCorps Volunteer initiative, ran a Personal Care Drive April 1, 2011 through May 27, 2011.  Halfway through the drive, on May 1, 2011, volunteers successfully collected hundreds of items from customers of CVS in Roslyn, Shop Rite of Plainview, Whole Foods of Jericho, and Uncle Giuseppe’s of Port Washington.  Additionally, collections were held at 10 synagogues across Long Island. 

These volunteer efforts resulted in a cumulative collection of over 10,000 personal care items. A volunteer day of sorting and distribution was held on June 12, 2011 at Sid Jacobson JCC. Care for Thy Neighbor was able to donate personal care items to Island Harvest, UJA Federation of New York’s Supplies for Success, and MOMMAS House.