During this time of uncertainty and social distancing, many are looking for ways to contribute and make a difference.

After the success of our first drive in May, The B’nai Israel Social Action and Refugee Committees have organized another donation drive so that we, as a B’nai Israel community, can do our part to assist others in this time of need: Please contribute to B’nai Israel’s COVID-19 Relief Donation Drive, Thursday, August 20. Drop off from 9:00 AM– 11:00 AM in the B’nai Israel parking lot.

Please note that all donations will be contactless drop offs. Our volunteers will then sort and distribute to our recipients described below. We do not encourage our community to make extra trips outside their homes to purchase items. Please either add donation items to your already-scheduled supply trips/deliveries, or consider donating money from the safety of your home. If dropping off, please separate donations by organization/recipient.

The three recipients include:

Weller Road Elementary School Linkages for Learning Program: School Supplies
Linkages to Learning is a community school partnership with an integrated focus on health, social services, community engagement and leadership to support student learning, strong families, and healthy communities.

ITEMS TO DONATE: While the youngsters are in their zoom classes, they can use headphones/ear buds. Other materials needed include crayons, coloring books, colored pencils, whiteboards, dry erase markers, pencils, kid scissors, notebook-paper, markers, rulers, pocket folders, etc.

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Contact: Signe Wetrogan 

Leveling the Playing Field
Leveling the Playing Field gives underprivileged children the opportunity to enjoy the mental and physical benefits of youth sports participation. We do this through the donation of used and excess sporting equipment to programs and schools serving low-income communities.

Items to donate; New and gently used baseball, softball, football, basketball, soccer, field hockey, hockey, lacrosse, golf, volleyball, and playground and fitness equipment. Please see https://www.levelingtheplayingfield.org/ways-to-help/donate-equipment for a complete list of items.

Contact: Randi Poli

The National Diaper Bank
The National Diaper Bank is a nonprofit organization with a nationwide network of over 200 diaper banks that provide basic essentials to those in need.

ITEMS TO DONATE: Any unused diapers in open or unopened packages, pull-ups, wipes, infant formula, toiletries, and feminine hygiene products. 

Contact: Alexis Anolik