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All Kids
Playground
"Where All Kids are Special," this is a universally accessible
playground for all kids, (2004 winner of the prestigious
daVinci Award). It is designed for children of all
abilities, including those with special needs. It's
built with transfer platforms, ramps & other safety
devices. Kids will enjoy imaginative, interactive &
dramatic social play.
The playground is located
at
Hess-Hathaway Park, 825 S. Williams Lake Road in
Waterford.
Get directions.
Hess-Hathaway Park is the home of
Lone Cedar Farms, with animals to visit and year-round
family activities.
To make a financial
contribution, see our
Donate Page or call NCJW/GDS at 248.355.3300, ext. 0. |
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Children's Advocates
Court Appointed Guardianship
Services are provided by volunteers who work as advocates for children
requiring legal guardianship within the Oakland County
Family Court System. Advocates are provided periodic
In-Service training for help in finding referral services in our community.
(Volunteers are not needed at this time.)
Call (248) 355-3300 ext.0 for more information or referrals.
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Community Outreach: Backpack Project
This worthwhile endeavor ensures that many homeless
students, kindergarten through twelfth grade
in Oakland County, are able to enter school in
the fall with colorful new backpacks filled with new
school supplies. The program is coordinated through
Oakland Schools Homeless Student Education Program.
Volunteers, including children and grandchildren spent
two fun-filled days setting up and filling the
backpacks. Thanks to our Community Outreach Committee and a grant
from the Filmer Memorial Charitable Trust Fund for a
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Education Assistance
Dates: Application Dates and details available
through contacts below
Education Assistance provides interest free loans and grants to
students needing financial aid to continue and complete their college
undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies. Applicants must be full-time
students and be able to document their need. They must attend an accredited
college or university in Michigan (unless comparable education is not available
in state) and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress toward a career goal.
NCJW/GDS is a participating organization of the Jewish Educational Loan Service (JELS). The JELS program is administered by JVS, Hebrew Free Loan, and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. For further information on qualifying for a JELS loan contact Marvin Berman, PhD.
at 248-233-4209 or mberman@jvsdet.org.
Call the NCJW/GDS office at (248) 355-3300 ext.0
or for more information, or to volunteer for the committee.
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Friendly
Visitors to Homebound Adults
Volunteers are matched with a homebound older adult
who is seeking companionship and support. "Friendly Visitors" visit every
other week or weekly for 30-60 minutes, by phone or in person. Jewish Family
Service directs the program and provides training. Men are welcome!
Information meetings at the NCJW Office: Tues., Jan. 12, 2010 at 10:00am or
Wed., Jan. 20, 2010 at 7:00pm.
Call (248) 355-3300 ext.0 to R.S.V.P. for information meeting.
Older Adults seeking a friendly
visitor should contact Jewish Family Service at (248) 592-2300
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Jewish
Youth Awards
NCJW/GDS proudly sponsors a community-wide awards
program for Jewish high school seniors, recognizing them
for academic achievements and community service. All
High School Seniors are invited to apply.
NOTE: Application form, six collated copies and all supporting documentation as
outlined in the Application Form below must be received at the NCJW/GDS office, 26400 Lahser Rd., Suite 306, Southfield, MI 48033-2675, no later than Monday, January 25, 2010, 4:30 p.m.
Interviews March 7 or March 14, 2010.
Award Ceremony
for the Ten finalists will be Thursday evening, April 22, 2010.
Awards: $2,500 First Place; $1,500 Second Place; $500 Third & Fourth Places; $250 Six Honorable Mentions
Print the Application Form,
and submit per the instructions.
Call (248) 355-3300 ext.0 with questions.
Funding provided by the Dina and Herman (z'l) Brodsky Jewish Youth Awards Fund, Nathan and Esther Katz, and support from Narens Family Youth Endowment Fund
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Kadima Project Friendship
Sue Simon, Julie Zussman and Myra Gross
display Chanukah crafts with Kadima clients
This bi-monthly Sunday Brunch program funded by NCJW-GDS provides a variety of enjoyable activities for
Kadima clients with chronic mental illness. Interesting and educational field trips, holiday celebrations, and opportunities for social interaction are all part of this supportive program.
Time: 10:45am - 1:00pm
Dates: Sundays (2009)
(2010)
| June 26 - Annual Meeting |
January 24 - TBA |
| July 12 - Royal Oak Art Fair |
February 7 -
Bowling Party |
| July 26 - Birmingham Farmer's Market |
February 21 - Purim Celebration |
| August 9 - Miniature Golf |
March 7 - TBA |
| August 30 - Tigers Baseball Game |
March 21 - Pesach Celebration |
| September 13 - Apple Picking at Erwin's Orchard |
April 11 - TBA |
| October 18 - TBA (To Be Announced) |
April 25 - TBA |
| November 1 - Dossin Great Lakes Museum |
May 2 - TBA |
| November 15 - Cranbrook Science Museum |
May 23 - TBA |
| December 6 - Chanukah
Art Project & Celebration |
June 13 - Annual Picnic |
| December 20 - TBA |
June 27 - TBA |
Volunteers are always needed. To volunteer for any of the above activities, please contact:
NCJW-GDS Office (248) 355-3300 ext. 0
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Meals on Wheels
At Kosher Meals on Wheels, devoted packers and
drivers make sure that homebound clients receive 2 kosher meals a day, 5 days a
week. This program is in cooperation with
Jewish Family Service.
We are currently looking for men and women to serve as volunteers in
the Meals on Wheels program. If you are interested in helping out by driving a
delivery route, being a substitute driver, or assisting in packing the meals for delivery, please contact:
Robert Lebow, Phone: (248) 967-0967, Hours: 8:00am - 10:30am,
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Reading at Coleman Young Elementary School
Where: Coleman Young Elementary School
Date: Spring 2010 dates:
3/15/10, 4/21/10, 5/18/10
When NCJW/GDS volunteers arrived at Detroit's Coleman Young Elementary School in November, 2008, they were noisily chatting about the presidential election, the books they planned to read to the students and what to talk about with them. They were met by student ambassadors in the school office and escorted to their assigned rooms where enjoyable reading time was had by all. Please say you'll join this years group of volunteers and read to these delightful students.
Call >(248) 355-3300 ext.0 for more information.
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Ronald McDonald House
Regularly there is opportunity for our generous members to provide lunch and dinner to families staying at Ronald McDonald House. It is a chance for us to perform a mitzvah for people at a difficult time in their lives. If you would like to make a dish and/or help deliver the food and visit this beautiful facility, call the NCJW/GDS office at 248.355.3300, ext. 0
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Safe
Place
Safe Place provides Kosher temporary housing to
women and children in need of a place to stay due to
domestic abuse situations. This program is in
cooperation with
Jewish Family Service. Contact Jewish Family
Service at 248-592-2300, if you are in need of this service. |
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Share Your Soles
Share Your Soles is an annual used shoe drive for
needy children world-wide. NCJW/GDS works in cooperation with the Share Your
Soles organization. Next shoe drive will be in 2010.
Call the NCJW/GDS office at 248.355.3300, ext. 0
for the 2009 shoe drive dates.
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SPACE for Changing Families
Bereavement Support Group (Death
of Spouse/Partner)
Where: Congregation Shaarey Zedek,
27375 Bell Road,
Southfield, MI
Dates:
Tuesdays, March 16 - May 4, 2010 (no meeting on March 30th and April 6th)
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit
Section-Space for Changing Families, and Congregation Shaarey Zedek offer a six week Bereavement Support Group for individuals who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner.
Pre registration is required. There is no charge,
however donations are appreciated. For more information or to register call (248) 355-9936 or send
e-mail to
Space@ncjwgds.org.
SPACE for Changing Families is a nonsectarian community
service project of the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section
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SPACE for Changing Families
Adult Bereavement Support
Group (Loss
of a Parent)
Where: Bingham Office Park, 30300
Telegraph Rd., Ste. 125, Bingham Farms, 48205
Dates: Wednesdays
2/17/10 -
3/24/10
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A six week adult bereavement support group for
individuals who have experience the loss of a parent. A trained and caring facilitator (Cindy Goldman, Med, LPC) will lead the group, providing a safe atmosphere for participants to share and discuss the issues involved in grieving the death of a parent.
This is not a drop-in group, pre-registration
required. There is no charge, however donations are appreciated.
For more information or to register, Call (248) 355-9936,
or send e-mail to
Space@ncjwgds.org
SPACE for Changing Families is a nonsectarian community service of the
National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section
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SPACE for Changing Families
Bereavement Support Group (Young Widows & Widowers)
If you are interested in a support group that is not listed, please call SPACE for Changing Families - 248-355-9936
or sent e-mail
Space@ncjwgds.org, to find out if there are plans to schedule a group in the near future.
Where: To be announced
Dates: To be announced
Time: To be announced
For young widows and widowers, age 55 and under.
Call (248) 355-9936 for more information or to register.
SPACE for Changing Families is a nonsectarian community service of the
National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section
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SPACE for Changing Families
Divorce Support Group
for Parents and Their School Age Children (thru grade 8)
"Rainbows--Guiding
Kids Through Life's Storms"
Where:
The Birmingham Temple, 28611 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills
Dates: Mondays: January 25; February 1, 8, 22; March 1, 8, 2010
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
This is a well-organized peer support group designed for parents and their
children who are trying to adjust to living in a single-parent household, in a
stepfamily or to any change in their family life.
Call (248) 355-9936 for more information and to register.
There is a one-time $10 materials charge per family
If you know a school
social worker, private therapist, pediatrician, etc. to whom we can mail information
to publicize this program, contact the SPACE office: Toby Arons (248) 355-9936
or send e-mail
SPACE for Changing Families is a nonsectarian community service of the
National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section
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Teen
Dating Abuse Prevention
NCJW/GDS trained facilitators provide programs in
schools and synagogues to foster awareness of teen
dating abuse and prevention. If your school, synagogue
or youth group is interested, call the NCJW/GDS office 248.355.3300, ext. 0, to arrange a program
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Teen
Yellow Pages
The
Teen Yellow Pages is a directory developed and
maintained by NCJW/GDS, which focuses on critical topics
for teens-- providing community service information &
contacts to get help for various issues.
Copies may be obtained by calling the NCJW/GDS office at 248.355.3300, ext. 0
Or,
view the information online at:
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Thrift
Shops
SPECIAL EVENT AT COUNCIL THRIFT - BERKLEY: Dress for Success, Tuesday, Jan. 19,
2010, 10:00am-3:00pm
Going on an interview? Need to update your work
wardrobe? Come to Council Thrift Shops to browse our racks for a new suit,
shoes, accessories or other career clothing.
- Jan. 19, 2010, 10:00am - 3:00pm, No Charge to attend, Open to the Public
- Location: Council Thrift Shop - Berkley, 3297 West Twelve Mile Rd, 248.548.6664
- Shop Berkley Thrift sales for interview/career
clothes and accessories
- Hear from JVS employment specialist about tips for resumes, networking, job searching,
& image
- 10:00-11:00 am & 1:00-2:00pm, Speaker: Walt Tarrow, JVS
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Topics will include: Attire and Appearance, Image and How Your Image Fits With Your Company
- Obtain information about computer skills job training at the David B. Hermelin ORT Resource Center
Detroit At Home
promotes Dress For Success
The Council Thrift Shops provide "High End
Merchandise without the High End Price." Customers can
find clothing suitable for job interviews, dressy
events, and everyday wear. In addition, toys, books,
collectibles and household items can be found, all at
bargain prices.
For Thrift Shop locations, hours and sale events see the
Thrift Shops page on our
website.
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Wrapped in Love
and Mitzvah Sunday
Where: NCJW/GDS
(248) 355-3300
Get Directions
Dates:
Every Monday, and Second Sunday of the Month
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
on Mondays; 1:00pm - 3:00pm on second Sunday
Abused and neglected children are removed from their homes every day by
Protective Services. They are placed in foster care homes or institutions. The
warm and cuddly blankets we make for them ease some of the trauma they are experiencing.
Your help is so important and it is so easy. Just drop in to the Council office on any Monday, no need to make a reservation. No sewing is involved, just cutting and tying. We provide all the materials, equipment, and even coffee & snacks. Give it a try and bring a friend or two!
Mitzvah Sunday is an opportunity for children and teens who want to participate in Wrapped in Love for mitzvah credit or community service activity. Bar/Bat Mitzvah students, youth groups, or BBYO are welcome to join as
individuals or a group project.
But you must call the NCJW/GDS office at (248) 355-3300 ext.0 by the Friday
prior to the second Sunday of the month to confirm your participation.
This project is dependent on Tribute Funds so keep us in mind when making your tribute donations.
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