Tikkun Olam Initiative
For the duration of the war in Gaza, Tikkun Olam will be dedicated to the people of Israel. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has opened a fund to meet the immediate and ongoing needs on the ground. Visit https://www.houstonjewish.org/support-for-israel/ to donate now.
The Federation is in close contact with their overseas partners, and anticipate an unprecedented need to assist victims of terror and their families.
100% of the funds will be distributed to support victims of terror for:
- Basic Needs: Food and financial assistance for impacted families, the elderly, and the homebound.
- Evacuation, Housing, Respite, and Support for Frontline Communities: Including support for communities under fire and for new olim (immigrants to Israel) living in absorption centers.
- Funds for Victims of Terror: Providing immediate cash grants to families and individuals who have been impacted by acts of terror and violence, for post-trauma care, etc.
- Trauma Relief and Psychosocial Care: To support wide-scale trauma relief and psychosocial support.
- Emergency Medical Services and Healthcare: Medical supplies and equipment for first responders and hospitals in close proximity to the front line.
- Special Populations: Targeted assistance to vulnerable populations and their caregivers.
- Local Efforts and Volunteers: Israel’s home front has mobilized and funding is needed to enhance capacity and provide operational support to evacuees, special populations, frontline communities, and those responding to the crisis.
For any questions, please contact Shlomit Alon, Event Coordinator.
Volunteer at Celebration Company
Monthly, the last Tuesday each month at 7:00 PM at Jewish Family Service Houston Celebration Company, 4131 S. Braeswood.
The Celebration Company volunteer group is open to all. The event takes place every month at the Celebration Company which is a division of the Jewish Family Service of Houston. It is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm.
About Celebration Company: https://www.jfshouston.org/services/disability/celebration-company. It assists adults with cognitive disabilities by providing them with employment and helping them to develop life skills.
Our volunteers assist the employees of the Celebration Company by assisting with tasks that require fine motor skills, such as creating candles, greeting cards and other artwork that is sold in the Celebration Company's store.
We are open to volunteers of all ages, although minors should be accompanied by adults.
Anyone with questions can reach out to Jennifer Finger at jf4782@gmail.com or 281-740-2144.
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Monday through Friday from 10:30 am-1:00 pm, ERJCC.
Become a cherished volunteer for seniors in your community! Meals on Wheels offers flexible volunteer shifts at just once or twice a week to fit your busy schedule. Come visit with us today to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of many by providing hot meals and friendly visits to your homebound neighbors. For more information, email Kari Stein or call her at 832-408-3532.
