Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam Projects and Sub-Committees
“Repairing the world through righteous acts and Tzedakah"

Blood Drive
http://www.redcross.org/donate/give/
Neveh Shalom supports the American Red Cross by hosting blood drives 3 times per year in November, February, and May. Next collection date is Sunday, November 4, 9am-1pm. Call to sign up!
Congregation Contact: JoAnn Bezodis, 503-293-7309; jbezodis@nevehshalom.org

Community Warehouse Northwest
www.communitywarehouse.org/
Community Warehouse is a volunteer-based nonprofit agency in Portland that provides furniture and household items to people in need, at no cost to them. Volunteers are needed to provide transportation for the pick-up and delivery of items to families, for the purpose of setting up a home. We need your donations of household goods!
Congregation Contact: Roz Babner, 503-227-3644, Roz755@aol.com

Food Barrels
Neveh Shalom has 2 food barrels (in the coat closet near the sanctuary and near the administrative offices) for the collection on canned food and other non-perishables for the support of these local agencies that address the needs of the hungry in SW Portland.
Congregation Contact: JoAnn Bezodis, 503-293-7309; jbezodis@nevehshalom.org

Neighborhood House brings neighbors together to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and educate young and old. We strengthen community by providing resources to support self-reliance, economic independence and dignity in people of all ages and backgrounds. http://www.nhweb.org/

Sunshine Pantry is a nonprofit food bank operated by Sharon Straus. Donations welcome. Find out more by calling (503) 646-6856. Located at: 6170 SW Cherryhill Dr., Beaverton, 97008

Foundation School Mitzvah Cradle
Foundation School collects gently used clothing and toys in our Mitzvah Cradle to be donated to Neighborhood House throughout the school year.
Congregation Contact: Jan Skolnik 503-293-7307 or jskolnik@nevehshalom.org

Hands On Greater Portland
http://www.handsonportland.org/
“Hands On” connects volunteers with one-time projects that required no advance training or experience. They assemble a monthly calendar of service projects in partnership with 200 nonprofits, schools and community organizations. Neveh Shalom members may join with Men’s Club in various projects promoted through this agency.
Congregation Contact: David Sibell, 503-705-3753; sibelld@ohsu.edu

JOIN
http://www.joinpdx.com/
Assists homeless individuals and families in making connections to housing and other support structures to prevent them from returning to homelessness.
Congregation Contact: Wendy Vollen, wenvol@msn.com

Oregon Food Bank
http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/
The synagogue’s Men's Club provides volunteer help for the Oregon Food Bank’s “Stock the Pantry” effort on the fourth Thursday of most months from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The activity involves helping prepare food packages for those in need. All volunteers are welcome to join us!
The Food Bank recovers food from farmers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, individuals and government sources. It then distributes that food to individuals, families, and a number of other programs helping needy families in NW Oregon. Those most likely to need emergency food are children, working families, the elderly, the retired, the disabled.
Congregation Contact: David Sibell, 503-705-3753; sibelld@ohsu.edu

Outside In
http://www.outsidein.org/
One Sunday a month Neveh Shalom members gather to prepare prepackaged meals for Outside In, a social service agency serving low-income adults and homeless youth.
Congregation Contact: Aviva Zigman, ajzigman@hotmail.com

Religious School Social Action
Our religious school regularly supports the Harvey Scott School and other local charities through targeted charity drives throughout the year. Some of the items we collect are: blankets, coats, canned food, school supplies, toiletries, and cell phones.
Congregation Contact: Dayle Maizels-Tyrrell dayle@nevehshalom.org

Shomrei Teva Committee
Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life http://www.coejl.org/index.php
Shomrei Teva, means “guardians of nature” and is the environmental branch of the Tikkun Olam committee. Their goal is to raise environmental awareness through the annual Tu b’Shevat seder, articles in the monthly newsletter, and other projects to “green” the synagogue. They promote conservation, recycling, environmental responsibility and sustainability.
Congregation Contact: Jordan Epstein, yaakovm@northwest.com

Yossi’s Suit Closet
Yossi’s Closet is a lending service to help growing boys recycle suits for Bar Mitzvah events. We are accepting donations of suits in like-new condition, as well as dress shirts and shoes. To borrow a suit or to make a donation, please contact Stephanie Arnheim.
Congregation Contact: Stephanie Arnheim 503-690-7768 Stephanie@equityhs.com

For more information on the Tikkun Olam Committee, please contact:
Tikkun Olam Committee Chair: Steve Sirkin; 503-454-0610; stevejew18@verizon.net
CNS Staff Liaison: JoAnn Bezodis, 503-293-7309; jbezodis@nevehshalom.org