Annual Program Support       Your contribution helps NCJW continue to be at the forefront of social change-championing the needs of women, children, and families while courageously taking a stand on issues like child welfare, women's rights and reproductive freedom. To contribute online to Annual Program Support Click Here To contribute by check Click Here for the mail-in form. Here's a glimpse of where your support dollars go: Locally 36,000 kosher meals delivered each year to senior citizens by over 100 dedicated volunteers 1,000 fleece blankets made annually and given to children placed into foster care in Oakland County Over $100,000 in educational loans and grants given annually to Jewish college students 1000 backpacks assembled and distributed each year to homeless students in Oakland County; 50 backpacks delivered to children of economically stressed Jewish families Bullying and Teen Relationship Awareness Program presented to more than 1,000 students annually Nationally Advocacy on Capitol Hill Benchmark: NCJW's Campaign to save Roe v Wade Plan A: NCJW's Campaign for Contraceptive Access Higher Ground: NCJW's Domestic Violence Campaign, a national effort to end domestic violence by improving the economic status of women In Israel Yad b' Yad which supports at-risk children and their families Women to Women: NCJW's Empowerment Initiative supporting women's rights in areas like economics, politics, domestic violence, and social justice. Calls for action on marital rights: calling for a resolution to assure that women receive a get (religious divorce)       Annual and life membership dues do not defray all expenses. You too can share in the mitzvah; your gift supports our continued success locally, nationally, and in Israel. Together we will continue to turn our Beliefs into Action! To contribute online to Annual Program Support Click Here To contribute by check Click Here for the mail-in form. Hannah's Heroines Make a financial gift to help perpetuate National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section      In the late 1800s, Hannah G. Solomon was elected as the first national president of National Council of Jewish Women. She was a pioneering woman of vision and courage. She was committed to creating better communities, a better world, and a better tomorrow. Over a century later, in our Greater Detroit Section, we have had many women who have followed in Hannah's footsteps.      Today, you can contribute to continuing the legacy of courageous women like Hannah, who have pioneered social change, by making a donation and becoming one of Hannah's Heroines.      Please contact NCJW/GDS at 248-355-3300, ext. 0 for more information, or send email to: Irma Glaser, President, or Susan Gertner, Executive Director Your Tax Deductible donation will allow the continuance of our community service projects that improve the quality of life for women, children and families in the Detroit metropolitan area. Scrip Cards DO YOU GROCERY SHOP? Shop and benefit NCJW!       Scrip is a great way to donate to our section and never miss a dime. If you shop at Kroger, Hiller's, Holiday Market, or Johnny Pomodoro's, you can participate. Every time you buy groceries with Scrip, up to 5% of your purchase will be donated to NCJW/GDS. You don't pay any more for your groceries, but our section makes money with every purchase you make. If you spend $100 a week on groceries, at the end of a year, you may have contributed $260 to GDS. If 100 of our 1600 members did that, GDS could receive up to $26,000 in one year. Amazing! KROGER: See our member Bulletin or Dates2Remember newsletter for details, or call the NCJW/GDS office at 248-355-3300, ext. 0 for more information. HILLER'S: Pick up a gift card at the NCJW office, add dollars onto the card at Hiller's service desk, and use when paying for your groceries. HOLIDAY MARKET: Pick up a scrip gift card at Holiday Market's customer service desk and inform them you are using it for NCJW/GDS. JOHNNY POMODORO'S: Sign up at their Customer Service Desk for a Loyalty Card and designate NCJW. NCJW will receive 5% of purchases made on Wednesdays and Thursdays.        Thank you in advance for shopping and benefitting NCJW/GDS. Your purchases help to support our many community service projects. Call (248) 355-3300 ext.0 if you need more information Gift Shopping at NCJW/GDS 12 Months of flowers from English Gardens. Only $35 (plus $1.50 if credit card payment) Perfect for Mother's Day, birthdays, or treat yourself! Order by phone, online or mail with this form. Our cookbook, Council Cooking ...Across the Country, is always a great gift for just $5.00. Domestic Violence Awareness Pins are available for purchase at $15.00 each. Pick up cookbook and pins at the NCJW/GDS office Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm NCJW/GDS Continues to Collect the Following New or gently used children's books to be given to students at Coleman Young Elementary School Cell Phones for Shelter Alliance Eyeglasses for the Lions Club Pop can tabs used to purchase household supplies at Ronald McDonald House Small toiletries to be given to Yad Ezra Drop items off at the NCJW/GDS office Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm Give A Gift of Membership       Honor your friends and loved ones with a gift of membership to NCJW/GDS. Your generosity will help enable us to make a difference in our community. Help support our programs and introduce your friends and family to our wonderful organization!       Annual membership is $50. Give the gift of Life Membership for $350--payable over two years. See our Membership page or call (248) 355-3300 ext.0 for more information. Stay-at-Home Tea to benefit Luggage for Freedom & other NCJW/GDS Community Service projects (Luggage for Freedom provides HAVEN, a local women's shelter, with personal and household items for their clients transitioning to a new living situation) February 2012, at your leisure... 1.  Boil water and drop a teabag into your favorite cup. 2.  Choose a level of support. 3.  Sit back and relax, knowing you have made a difference. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS A GROWING CONCERN IN OUR COMMUNITY NCJW/GDS offers a variety of free outreach services & programs. Since 1891, NCJW/GDS has been a leader in the fight against domestic violence in the Detroit area. Groundbreaking programs include: Bullying and Abuse in Teen Relationships, Court Appointed Children's Guardianship Services, Domestic Abuse Awareness, Financial Literacy Education, Secured Credit Card Loans, Luggage for Freedom, Safe Place, and Wrapped in Love. Your willingness to support this event will help those who can't do this alone. (Select contribution amount and "Buy Now," or "Donate" button to enter a different amount. Then in the next screen "Pay with debit or credit card," if you don't have a PayPal account.) Yes, I would like to contribute: High Tea $1,000.00 USD Tea Party $500.00 USD Afternoon Tea $250.00 USD Tea & Crumpets $100.00 USD Mid-Morning Tea $75.00 USD Tea for Two $50.00 USD Or, Tea on the Go...Fill in your own support level: Or, call 248-355-3300, ext. 0 to donate by phone. Tributes              What a great way to ... Honor a loved one or commemorate a special occasion, or memorial, with a gift to NCJW/GDS. - Your contribution will help to advance the projects supported by National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section. - You can direct your gift to support one of numerous funds. - Blue ($10-17), Silver ($18-35), or Gold ($36-99) Tribute Cards available, or personalized letter ($100+).        - A special card is available for tributes directed to All Kids Playground (min. $10 donation). . . Or, select our new Celebrate or Thinking Of You card to commemorate special occasions. (min. $10 each)   To pay online Click Here for our Online Tribute Form. To pay by check, print and mail the Mail-in tribute form. You may also send all information by email to mail@ncjwgds.org Tribute Card Packets (5 for $25) available for pick-up and payment at NCJW/GDS Southfield office. Make a Donation      Your tax deductible contribution will help support National Council of Jewish Women's many vital educational and community service programs in the Detroit metropolitan area.      You can direct your gift to support any one of a number of funds. Online Donation Form to pay online (donation only--for tributes, see below) Mail-in Donation Form to print and mail your donation Establish a Name Fund      It's easy to establish a name fund. For details contact Irma Glaser, President, 248-355-3300 ext. 1 or Susan Gertner, Executive Director, 248-355-3300 ext. 3.      Your tax deductible contribution will help support National Council of Jewish Women's many vital educational and community service programs in the Detroit metropolitan area.   All Kids Playground                    Where All Kids Are Special       NCJW's All Kids Playground is an innovative project that will accommodate all children regardless of their physical, sensory, and/or developmental limitations. It affords children, whatever their abilities, challenges at their highest level of functioning.       Your names, engraved on brick pavers and visible to all, will provide a permanent sign of your contribution to All Kids Playground. There are three sizes to choose from:     - 12" X 12" allows for (7) lines of writing, 21 spaces per line, and costs $1,000.     - 8" X 8" allows for (5) lines of writing, 14 spaces per line, and costs $250.     - 4" X 8" allows for (3) lines of writing, 14 spaces per line, and costs $100. Click Here for the Order Form Or, designate ALL KIDS PLAYGROUND in a Tribute or Donation Council ReSale Shops and ReDesign HOME Consignment AS YOU CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS PLEASE THINK OF COUNCIL RESALE SHOPS and REDESIGN HOME CONSIGNMENT! Donations needed for Clothing and Designer Clothing, Furniture, Accessories, Housewares, Jewelry, Books, Collectibles, and Vintage. Special Needs in Berkley: Draperies, Drapery Panels, all Fabric Yardage, Fans and De-humidifiers, Stereo Speakers, Stereo Receivers, CD Players, Turntables, Cassette Decks, Sewing machines, Lamps (floor, table, wall and lamp shades), Chandeliers, Cufflinks!!!, Cookware and all things VINTAGE... Special Needs in Royal Oak: Kid's clothes, Dishes, Household items, Vases, Bric-a-brac, hats, Men's and children's shoes, Designer clothing, and Seasonal Fashions. Additional Items needed: Refrigerator, Microwave, Hand Trolley, Ladder, Display Cases, 4 drawer file cabinets, Toolbox & Tools, Lightbulbs, Snow Shovel, Commercial Floor Broom, Wringer Mop & Bucket, Flashlights, Magnifying Glasses, Adding Machine Donations are accepted at ALL locations. Donations are Tax Deductible Home | Calendar | Community Service | Programs | Advocacy | Council ReSale | Donate | Volunteer | Membership | About Us © 2012 NCJW/GDS