JFS 2020 Good Deeds Day - POSTPONED
Due to COVID-19's spread, and following the recommendations of NC Department of Health & Human Services, we have decided to postpone this year's Good Deeds Day event. The health and safety of our volunteers, staff and community is our top priority. Please be on the lookout for a new date!
Don't let the Good Deeds stop! We've create a few virtual volunteer opportunities for you! Check out our-
“Do Good From Home” projects:
Make “Caring Bags” for the homeless to keep in your car and give to individuals in need – include items such as individually packaged nuts/protein bars, socks, travel size toiletries and cards of encouragement.
Help with yard work or neighborhood beautification: check in with the elderly, neighbors, those who are sick and help out with yard work. Walk around your neighborhood and pick up trash.
Make Check-in calls: call and check in on your friends, elderly relatives, or neighbors. Sign up to volunteer with JFS to help check in on our older adult clients.
Donate Kosher for Passover food to JFS to support 40 households during the holiday. Check out our needs on Amazon and have the food shipped directly to us.
Donate food to those in need: Help children and families facing food insecurity with food insecurity by donating food to our food pantry, through Porch or BackPack Buddies
Have a “Clean Out” day and donate to local organizations: Clean out your . . .kitchen cupboards and donate to Green Chair Project ; Linen closet and donate old towels and blankets to Safe Haven for Cats ; Garage - Raleigh Rescue Mission accepts bicycles and sports equipment ; Kids’ closets and donate to Note in the Pocket ; Shed and donate building materials to Habitat for Humanity; Play room and donate to Helping Hands Mission/New Bern House
