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Community Service Programs
Select a Community Service
from the list to see its description
*If you are interested in a support group that is not listed, please call SPACE for Changing Families - 248-355-9936
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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
Where:
NCJW/GDS office, 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 306, Southfield, MI 48033
Dates: Wednesday, 8/25/10 & Thursday,
8/26/10
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
SEE PHOTOS FROM BACKPACKS 2009!
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 spend
two fun-filled days setting up and filling the
backpacks. To volunteer for either day or both days call
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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.
Award Ceremony
for the Ten finalists was on Thursday evening, April 22, 2010.
The Class of
2010 Winners are: Jacob Allen, Hannah Cohen, Michelle Kappy, Ruth Gila Lehmann,
Elizabeth Levine, Rachel Margolin, Avielle Movsas, Zoe Pinter, Erica Sachse, and
Hayley Sakwa.
Congratulations to the deserving winners!.
Awards: $2,500 First Place; $1,500 Second Place; $500 Third & Fourth Places; $250 Six Honorable Mentions
For award criteria, view the Application Form.
Check back with us at the end of 2010 for the 2011 Award criteria and
submission forms.
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, with support from Narens Family Youth Endowment Fund
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Job
Seekers Get Help
Join a Success Team
Where:
NCJW/GDS office, 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 306, Southfield, MI 48033
Dates: Fridays, beginning June 4, 2010
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Help for Job Seekers:
Join a Success Team to help you stay focused on your job search. JVS facilitated meetings in an informal setting will keep you motivated! Learn proven job search techniques, share triumphs, and plan your strategy. Six to eight participants meet weekly for eight weeks.
For more information or to join a group, contact: Toby Arons, SPACE for Changing Families: 248-355-9936
This program is co-sponsored by JVS and NCJW/GDS.
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Kadima Project Friendship
Sue Simon, Julie Zussman and Myra Gross
display Chanukah crafts with Kadima clients
This twice-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 (2010) (2011)
| June 27 -
Brunch |
January 9 - Bowling |
| July 11 - Royal Oak Art Fair |
January 23 - Tu B'Shevat Celebration |
| July 25 -
Tigers Baseball Game |
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| August 8 -
Charach Art Gallery at JCC |
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| August 22 -
Royal Oak Flea Market |
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| September 19 -
Cider Mill/Apple Picking |
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| October 17 -
Miniature Golf/Ray's Ice Cream |
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| November 14 -
Cranbrook Planetarium |
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| December 5 -
Chanukah Party |
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| December 19 -
Royal Oak Flea Market |
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Volunteers are needed for all activities. 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
Meals on Wheels provides two
nutritious Kosher meals five days a week to those unable to provide for
themselves, or have no one to assist them with meal preparation. Meals are
packaged and delivered from the kitchen of Jewish Apartments and Services by
volunteers of the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section.
If you or someone you know is ...
- temporarily unable to prepare meals following a hospital stay
- handicapped and unable to provide meals for themselves
- homebound without someone in their home to help with meals
- elderly needing assistance in maintaining independence in their home
...then Meals on Wheels is the answer |
Meals on Wheels Cooking Demo, June 2010 |
For further information call
Jewish Family Service.
248-592-2300, ext. 2311
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Fees are determined by Jewish Family Service on the basis of the
client's and/or family's ability to pay. The program is subsidized by NCJW/GDS, and tax
deductible contributions from families and friends.
- Client evaluation and follow-up are provided by Jewish Family Service
- Meals are supervised by the Council of Orthodox Rabbis.
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 call: (248) 967-0967, Hours: 8:00am - 10:30am,
Monday - Friday
View Press Release:
June 10, 2010
Funding for Meals on Wheels
is provided by Area Agency on Aging 1-B through the Office of Services to the Aging, and funding through the
federal Older Americans Act in compliance with Title V of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
with support from the Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation. |
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Reading at Coleman Young Elementary School
Where: Coleman Young Elementary School
Date: Fall 2010 dates: To be
announced
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
Check back here for the next 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 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, October 12 - November 16, 2010 (6
sessions)
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Congregation Shaarey Zedek and the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit
Section-Space for Changing Families 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, Suite 125, Bingham Farms, 48205
Dates: Wednesdays, July 28 -
September 1, 2010
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section--SPACE for Changing Families--is offering a six week bereavement support group for adults grieving the death of a parent.
The group is facilitated by Cindy Goldman, MEd, LPC, 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 and you need to attend all six sessions. 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
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 Road, Farmington Hills
Dates: Mondays, October 18 -
December 6, 2010 (No Meeting on November 1)
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 or email
SPACE@ncjwgds.org for more information and to register.
There is a one-time $10 material 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: (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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SPACE for Changing Families
Divorce Support Group
for Adults
Where:
To be announced
Dates: To be announced
Time:
To be announced
A Divorce Support Group for Adults will be
scheduled.
.Please call 248-355-9936 or
send email to
Space@ncjwgds.org to find out when the
next session will be.
There is no charge
for this program, but donations are appreciated.
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 Awareness
Did you know that 1 in 3 teens experience violence
in a dating relationship?
THE FACTS ABOUT TEEN
DATING ABUSE - A program to raise awareness about Teen
Dating Abuse, presented by National Council of Jewish
Women, Greater Detroit Section.
Trained facilitators provide programs in
schools and synagogues to foster awareness. This program
is available to high school students at no charge. If your school, synagogue
or youth group is interested to schedule a presentation,
please call 248-355-9936 or send email to
TDA@ncjwgds.org
Volunteers available to help out should call the NCJW/GDS office 248-355-3300, ext. 0.
Teen Dating Abuse is a nonsectarian community
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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:
www.teenyellowpages.org |
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Thrift
Shops
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 hours, locations, and sale events see the
Thrift Shops page on our
website.
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Tutoring
Elementary School Students ***NEW***
Starting in the fall of 2010, NCJW/GDS will begin
a program to tutor first and second graders in the
Detroit Public Schools. Emphasis will be on reading
skills. Each volunteer will meet weekly
with three students, for one-half hour each. Volunteers
are asked to commit to once a week sessions for at least
3 months. Training will be provided to volunteers. Both
students and tutors should look forward to a rewarding experience!
Please call (248) 355-3300 ext.0 for more information or to volunteer.
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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 (No Sundays in July & August)
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. No
Sundays in July & August, but all ages are welcome to come on Mondays at 10!
These projects
depend on Tribute Funds so keep us in mind when making your tribute donations.
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