SOJAC Donations by the Numbers!
By Sharon Silver, Chair
In November, we welcomed 50 attendees with a SOJAC Shabbat with dinner, a special Rhythm & Ruach, and an outstanding speaker, Joan Grangenois-Thomas. Nearly 100 SOJAC Booklets were distributed, as we worshipped together and focused our learning on the connections between Jewish teachings and the work of SOJAC. Here’s a quick view of what we, as a community, accomplished:
CRC Holiday Gift Drive- December 9th and 16th
- 120+ Fleece blankets for adults
- 120+ Activity Books for children ages 4-12
- Plus hats and gloves for children ages 3 months -4 and $25 gift cards for teens
SOJAC Shabbat Weekend- November 16,17 and 18Th (Mitzvah Day)
Caritas thanked us for our generosity, counted and told us that we collected for them…
- 72 cans of vegetables
- 24 cans of fruit and juice 19 cans of soup
- 94 bottles of cooking oil!!!!! (About $500)
- 340 toiletries and hygiene items
- Over 100 snack bags made by WJC congregants
That does not include…
- 60+ boxes of diapers for My Sisters’ Place and Providence House
- 48+ men’s warm winter jackets and sweatshirts for CRC day laborers and Caritas
- 400+ toiletries and hygiene items for My Sisters’ Place and Providence House
- Dozens of children’s warm jackets and winter clothing for CRC
- And more…!