Clothing Drive for Our Closet
Clean out your closets and donate gently used men’s clothing, shoes and coats to Our Closet, a free program that provides individuals with basic necessities. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, stay to chat or simply drop off your items. No sign-up is required.
Donations will be collected during the following dates and times:
Friday, March 7 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Home of Rachel Steinberg
1283 Tressler Drive, Fort Washington, PA
Spring Event at Mitzvah Circle
Wednesday, March 19 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
435 Doylestown Road, Lansdale, PA 19446
Join other Women’s Philanthropy members at Mitzvah Circle to pack and sort donated clothing items for families in need. There are two volunteer time-slots; some walking and some light lifting is involved for this program. Volunteers should sign up in advance as Mitzvah Circle does not accept walk-in registrations and space for each session is limited. To participate, click here.
Volunteer With Jewish Relief Agency
Thursday, April 24 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Participate in Jewish Relief Agency (JRA), which helps nourish more than 6,000 diverse low-income individuals across Greater Philadelphia. Opportunities include packing kosher food boxes at JRA’s Food Distribution warehouse. To register, click here.
Mitzvah Food Program Wish List
If you don’t have time to volunteer but still want to make a meaningful impact, you can purchase items from the Mitzvah Food Program Wish List. The Jewish Federation’s four food pantries distribute nutritious food to all who are in need, serving more than 6,500 individuals per year. To view the list, click here.
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Women’s Philanthropy at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia empowers, engages, and connects women at every stage of life to become leaders and ambassadors who work to ensure a vibrant Jewish future. We travel, volunteer, learn, give, and forge meaningful connections between like-minded women.
To learn more about Women’s Philanthropy or to find the right opportunity for you to make a difference, click here or email womensphilanthropy@jewishphilly.org.