EAST AFRICAN NATIONS FACE WORST DROUGHT IN 60 YEARS
The URJ in partnership with the Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief and the American Jewish World Service are providing relief during this crisis. The countries of Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti are experiencing life threatening drought conditions. As a result millions of people are in desperate need of food and water. The worlds largest REFUGEE CAMP, Dadaab in Kenya has been overwhelmed with tens of thousands of people fleeing the famine. Livestock and crops are deteriorating and malnutrition is on the rise. The UN Secretary General has determined that 12.4 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance.
To paraphrase, Fran Kraft, TBO Social Action co-chair, "While we understand people within our own community are very much in need, they arent walking hundreds of miles for water and watching their children perish on that journey. We need to help in any way we can."
or Send your Check to: Union For Reform Judaism, Attn: Africa Relief, 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
The URJ will forward all monies directly through their partner organizations working in the region
Rabbi Gross Food Closet: You CAN bring a CAN
EVERY TIME YOU COME TO TEMPLE, YOU "CAN " BRING A CAN! Our Rabbi Gross Food Closet serves approximately 60 needy families per month, WE NEED YOUR CONTINUED DONATIONS! Permenant collection box located outside of the ECC/Religious School wing. Please send in the following canned items, and CHECK THOSE EXPIRATION dates please!
Beans; Baked, Kidney, Black, Northern or other hearty bean
* most needed
We appreciate your donations but PLEASE ONLY NON EXPIRED DATES! Chair: Susan Feinberg 954-344-1946 or susan.feinberg@gmail.com Monetary gifts are always welcome and can be donated to the Finkelstone Food for The Needy Fund. We thank you for your generous support.
Baggers Needed
WE NEED YOU FOR 1/2 HOUR! Every Thursday we sort cans, stock the food closet and make bags for the folks who come to TBO for food. PLEASE stop by and help. A little time makes a HUGE difference. EVERY THURSDAY MORNING AT 9 am.
Kids in Distress
Our guest speaker was wonderful. Serving Broward County for over 30 years, Kids in Distress needs volunteers, donations and to raise awareness within our community. You too can HELP these children. Click here for more information. www.kidsindistress.org
EVERY TIME YOU COME TO TEMPLE, YOU "CAN " BRING A CAN! Our Rabbi Gross Food Closet serves approximately 60 needy families per month, WE NEED YOUR CONTINUED DONATIONS! Permenant collection box located outside of the ECC/Religious School wing. Please send in the following canned items, and CHECK THOSE EXPIRATION dates please!
