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Tucson, AZ 85718
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Social Action News
SOCIAL ACTION NEWS
(January, 2008)
I want to thank the many volunteers I have worked with over the past seven years, as chair of the Social Action Committee. I have recently passed the reins to Scott Krasner. Thank you Scott! Please assist him as much as you did me.
We currently are housing and feeding the homeless for three nights January 19th, 26th, and February 2nd during Operation Deepfreeze / Project Hospitality. We need assistance with meal making, cash donations to supplement food and other items, long heavy cotton socks (Costco or Sam’s Club have the best prices) and heavy cotton t-shirts. Make checks payable to Congregation Or Chadash and specify Operation Deepfreeze. You may drop items at my house or the congregation office. Call me (748-7687) for more information.
Thank you to all who continue to bring food donations to Friday night services or to the Temple; we encourage others to participate in this mitzvah.
Or Chadash has a strong history of Tikkun Olam, helping to repair the world. Our children learn by example when we include them in social action programs, through Or Chadash or the community.
Shalom, and have a good and giving 2008.
Andi Elkins
TIHAN HAS AN UNPRECEDENTED NEED FOR CARETEAM MEMBERS
This successful program by the Tucson Interfaith HIV/Aids Network provides compassionate, non-medical, in-home help to a CarePartner living with HIV or AIDS. Each team is assigned to work with a person living with HIV. Help may include visits, errands, shopping, light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation and companionship for medical appointments, and respite for primary caregivers. We also serve CarePartners in hospital and hospice settings.
When our CarePartners have needs beyond our abilities, we make referrals to appropriate agencies. In addition to supporting their CarePartner, members of each CareTeam meet regularly to support one another emotionally and spiritually.
Care Team Members typically volunteer 2–4 hours each week. Please sign up for one of the upcoming orientations and then participate in the all day training.
Call 299-66547 for more information, or email Dave@tihan.org
ICS (Interfaith
Community Services) NEWS
(Formerly known as the Northwest Interfaith Center, ICS creates connections between faith communities and volunteers
to serve seniors, disabled persons, and individuals in financial crisis.)
Gifts of Love: Families participating in ICS case management need your help this holiday season. The program allows individuals, business groups, and faith communities a chance to provide a family with special holiday gifts and needed items. If you are interested in participating, call Barbara Souter, 297-6049.
Food Bank Needs: Holiday food drive donation bags are now available at the ICS office to pick up bags with a list of needed items attached. We also need powdered milk, spaghetti sauce, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, canned fruit, canned soups, canned chili, canned tuna, Jell-o, infant formula, diapers sizes 3 and 4, personal hygiene items, and ready-to-eat foods for travelers.
Caregiving Office Volunteers Needed: Do you enjoy talking to people? Are you comfortable with computers? If so we need you! The ICS Caregiving office makes all of the connections between homebound seniors and volunteers. Caregiving shifts available 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Friday and 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Training provided.
Mobile Meals Drivers Needed: Deliver nutritious and appreciated meals to elderly and disabled neighbors between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. every weekday. The greatest number of deliveries are in the 85705, 04, and 41 zip codes. ICS offers mileage reimbursement for Mobile Meals volunteers. Training provided.
Caregiving Services Volunteers give in many ways! Our volunteers do everything from provide rides to necessary appointments, to performing fix-it projects around the house. Anyone can find a place on our team of wonderful volunteers making a difference in our community. ICS offers mileage reimbursement for transportation volunteers. Specific needs are in zip codes of 85705, 11, 12, 16, and 19. Training provided.
Visit www.icstucson.org by clicking here for information or call 297-6049, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
SANDWICH MAKING FOR
THE WORKING HOMELESS
Congregation Or Chadash is assisting The Primavera Foundation in their Primavera Works program—the extended men's homeless shelter where the 25 men work in the community Monday through Friday.
We provide lunches for two days each month and need volunteers to shop, pack and deliver 50 lunches. Sack lunch packing is 11:00 a.m., on the 2nd Sunday of every month at the office.
Call Fay Roos at 298-4403 to volunteer for sandwich making. If you can shop or deliver, contact Diane Kerrihard at 629-0193.
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