Social Justice Committee News
Unfortunately, hunger and need know no season. If you would like to support our area soup kitchens and food banks, you can do so at the links below.
You can make donations by going directly to these websites:
The Madison Food Pantry https://madisoncommunityservices.org/food-pantry/
The Guilford Food Bank www.guilfordfoodbank.org/donations
The Branford Community Dining Room https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7Y442MFZSFBJQ&source=url
Raise the Roof
Your Shoreline Habitat Connection
The Raise the Roof Gala / Dancing for a Cause Congratulations to Temple member Sophie Mervine-Schiff, and dance partner Trip Rizzo, who danced for a cause at the Raise the Roof Gala! Not only did they dance with heart, but they raised the most funds towards building future Habitat for Humanity homes! They took 2nd place in the overall dance competition!
Over 20 years, our Temple volunteers have had the honor of being part of this worthy cause of building homes, working with families, strengthening communities, and improving lives.
The photo to the left is the Wahidi family at their groundbreaking ceremony in late summer 2023. So much build progress has been made, with help from TBT volunteers, that the family should be in their home in the near future. Our next opportunity to volunteer will be announced soon.
For more information go to www.raisetheroofct.org and click on How to Volunteer or I Want to Build. This will guide you through the Volunteer Up registration process with Habitat for Humanity. If you need help with registration you can email Heather at contactus@raisetheroofct.org or Allison Mangles, Volunteer Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven amangles@habitatgnh.org or call (203) 785-0794 ext. 110.
For questions regarding our next TBT build day, contact Linda Brody
Thank you for making Mitzvah Day a SUCCESS!
Mitzvah Day 2023 was a big success!
The theme was inspired by the future landscaping to be done at TBT post renovation. The students were participants in Shomrei Adamah...Guardians of the Earth.
They created stepping stones, bird houses, wind chimes, and Ruach Rocks (aka Kindness Rocks) for the soon to be planted TBT gardens.
If you are interested in joining the Social Justice Committee, please contact Lizzie Sharp (lizzie.sharp@comcast.net) or Irma Grebel (irmagrebel@gmail.com).
Our Social Justice Committee works on many projects unique to TBT and in conjunction with other social service agencies. You can get involved in:
Working with Madison's Raise the Roof, TBT participates in at least two Habitat for Humanity builds each year.
Cooking for the Community Dining Room in Branford, CT.
Food drives which help to keep hunger at bay all year long for our neighbors in need.
Distributing back packs to local school children each fall.