Social Action – February 2023

TBS Social Action Committee – the Diane Kaplan Social Action Fund 

Each month we plan to highlight each of our agencies so you may know more about what they do. Please continue to give generously to the fund. It allows us to support these agencies in the greater New Haven area.

This month we will focus on three programs that have been helping many in our community; IRIS, The Food Pantry of North Branford, and New Reach. (more…)

Comments Off on Social Action – February 2023

Social Action – January 2023

Donate to the Diane Kaplan Social Action Fund Each month we plan to highlight each of our agencies so you may know more about what they do. Please continue to give generously to the fund. It allows us to support these agencies in the greater New Haven area. This month we will focus on two programs that have been helping many in our community; our Knitting Group, and Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Ongoing Programs: Knitting Project: Helene Meltzer and a dedicated group of knitters have produced approximately 500 knitted items this year. The hats and scarves were donated to IRIS, New Reach and the Keefe Center. The knitting group has received heartfelt letters of thanks including one from BH Cares, an abuse center in Greater New Haven. New knitters are always needed. Ronald McDonald House: Gerry Ganezer has been collecting and bringing pop tabs to the Ronald McDonald…

Comments Off on Social Action – January 2023

Social Action – February 2022

We have taken on Columbus House as a new partner!

Please continue to make donations to the Diane Kaplan Social Action Committee!!

Your financial donations allows us to support all our partners throughout the year, with gift cards and items they request.

  (more…)

Comments Off on Social Action – February 2022

TBS Social Action Committee June 2021

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Thank you to those who donated to the Diane Kaplan SocialAction Fund!

Please note that we cannot accept donations of items at TBS at this time.

Only monetary donations please!

Thank you for your generosity. Together, we are all making a difference!

Ongoing Programs: (more…)

Comments Off on TBS Social Action Committee June 2021

Race Against Hunger

In memory of a beloved TBS member, Diane Kaplan, the TBS Social Action committee is supporting the Connecticut Food Bank/Foodshare 5K Race Against Hunger walk, April 5-April 11, 2021.

Diane was an ardent supporter of the Connecticut Food Bank Race and in her memory the TBS Social Action Committee has made an initial donation of $200 to get TBS started. (more…)

Comments Off on Race Against Hunger

February 2021 Social Action Programs

Donate to the Diane Kaplan Social Action Fund.

Please note that we are not accepting donations brought to TBS at this time. Only monetary donations please!

The Diane Kaplan Social Action Fund is the best way to support TBS’ commitment to our greater community. A monetary donation to the fund allows us to purchase items our organizations need.
We have been able to supply community programs we work with, financial support and materials they need, to help those in need! Thank you for your generosity, we are all making a difference.

Ongoing Programs: We will resume all programs as soon as possible. Some programs can be done at home. (more…)

Comments Off on February 2021 Social Action Programs

December 2020 Social Action Programs

Social Distance Increases Need for Social Action
Donate to the Diane Kaplan Social Action Fund

Please note that we are not accepting donations brought to TBS at this time. Only monetary donations please!

The Diane Kaplan Social Action Fund is the best way to support TBS’ commitment to our greater community. A monetary donation to the fund allows us to purchase items our organizations need. Thank you for your generosity, we are all making a difference.

Ongoing Programs: (more…)

Comments Off on December 2020 Social Action Programs

Isaiah Project Update

For over 9 years the Isaiah Project has been an active program at TBS – delivering food and groceries every month to both the Jewish Family Service Pantry (JFS) and the Hamden Food Bank (HFB). The project was initiated in response to the recognition that a growing number of singles, children, families and seniors in our area face hunger on a regular basis. (more…)

0 Comments

Keeping Diane’s Dream Alive

JOIN OUR TBS TEAM KEEPING DIANE’S DREAM ALIVE AS WE WALK TO END HUNGER IN CT DATE: APRIL 23, 2017 LOCATION: LIGHTHOUSE POINT PARK, NEW HAVEN, CT TIME: 2:00 PM WALK BEGINS PLEASE SING UP Online: Look for our existing team and either sign up to walk or make a donation. It’s easy, just follow the link below for directions to our team information: http://ctfb.convio.net/goto/tbsteam click the green button that reads, “Join our Team” TBS Keeping Diane’s Dream Alive, and complete the online registration form. Sponsored by the Social Action Committee of Temple Beth Sholom For more information contact Marjorie at 203-248-1046 or mdrocks2@gmail.com

0 Comments