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          WE BELiEvE iN long-                           JFS Supports from page 1                              “Domestic Abuse Awareness Month 2020 is happening
                                                           Alpert JFS invites individuals to be a part of KOLOT

                                                        (Hebrew for “voices”), a coalition of representatives from   as COVID-19 has caused a spike in incidence of abuse
       term relationships                               Jewish and other community organizations, professionals,   and violence. Lockdowns may have ended with the Phase
                                                        and volunteers. The group is on a mission to end abuse and
                                                                                                           Three Reopening of Florida, but the abuse will not stop,
                                                        encourage help-seeking, through awareness and education,   and our education and prevention work must continue,”
                                                        including accessible informational materials for victims,   said Program Director of Domestic Abuse Sara Walsh.
                                                                                                             Mark your calendars for February 16, 2021, for the
          You show your commitment                      community education, and events.                     Alpert JFS 17th Annual “No Excuse for Abuse” virtual
                                                           “The Kolot Committee members and staff at JFS

        to those you love by anticipating               continue to work together, especially during this   event, 7-8 p.m., featuring keynote speaker Elizabeth Smart,
                                                                                                           abduction survivor, advocate, author, and foundation
                                                        unprecedented pandemic, to let the women and men in our
        their needs and fulfilling their                Jewish community know that we are here with support and   founder .
                                                                                                             To learn more about the domestic abuse support
        dreams.  At Stoever Glass &                     help if you are in an abusive relationship,” said Co-Chair     services of Alpert JFS, visit www.alpertjfs.org/for-adults/
                                                        Carol Shubs. “We want you to know that you are not alone.
        Co., we craft a plan that helps                 There is no excuse for abuse.”                     domestic-abuse-support/ or phone 561-684-1991.

        you achieve your goals and                        Giving Back Takes Center Stage from page 1
        create a legacy that you and
                                                                                                             A staggering number of people in our community don’t
        your heirs will be proud of.                      SHOW APPRECIATION FOR OUR ARMED FORCES             know where their next meal is coming from. You can help
                                                          AND FIRST RESPONDERS
          Gary         Rosenberg           works          December 15, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.                   by packing brown bag lunches that will be delivered to
                                                                                                           individuals and families in need. Please wear gloves and
                                                          Via Zoom
        comprehensively with his clients                    season. Hosted by Jewish Teen Initiative (JTI) and in   masks when preparing and placing the following in brown
                                                             Support our military and first responder heroes this
                                                                                                           bags: non-perishable sandwiches (PB&J or nut butter
        investment goals. He specializes                  partnership with Operation Gratitude, we invite you to   and jelly) and snacks preferred; water, chips, dessert, and
        in setting up portfolios using                    make paracord bracelets (made out of parachute cord that   messages of kindness and support. Our team will deliver
                                                          can be used in an emergency) and cards to be sent in care
                                                                                                           the lunches on your behalf to our partners at St. Ann
        municipal,          corporate         and         packages to active duty military. All ages are welcome   Catholic Church and the Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach.
                                                          to register for this Zoom event. Limited space available
                                                                                                           POSITIVELY IMPACT THE PLANET
        preferred securities to help                      to make paracord bracelets, supply pickup in advance of   December 27, 2020
                                                          event.

                                                                                                             It’s easier to help the environment than you think. Join
        create a steady stream of                         HELP LOCAL MOTHERS IN NEED                       JVC by doing your part. Try swapping out cloth napkins
        income for you.                                   December 18, 2020                                for paper, bringing reusable bags to the grocery store, use
                                                          Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies
                                                                                                           reusable masks, and turn off unnecessary lights. Be sure
                                                          4601 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres                 to tag Jewish Volunteer Center @JVCPalmBeach and
                                                             Since COVID, there’s been a 200 percent increase   use #8Days8Ways. We’ll share our favorite community
                                                          each month in mothers who receive infant essentials from   photos on the JVC Facebook page at facebook.com/
                                                          Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies. You can help their Basics   JVCPalmBeach.
                                                          4 Babies program.                                END 2020 WITH GRATITUDE
                                                          THREE WAYS:                                      December 31, 2020
                                                             • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Volunteer      While this year has been challenging for many, let’s
                                                          during one of two shifts to organize supplies. Social   wrap up 2020 on a grateful note. Post messages of gratitude
                                                          distancing and masks required. Volunteers must be age 16   – Grateful for loved ones, new adventures, a very organized
                                                          and older. Space limited. Face masks required.   home, Zoom, anything you’re grateful for – on social media
                                                             • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Drop-off formula, baby food,   and tag your friends to encourage them to do the same. Be
                                                          and diapers for families facing financial hardships. No   sure to tag Jewish Volunteer Center @JVCPalmBeach and
                                                          registration necessary.                          use #8Days8Ways.
                                                             • Completely contactless option: Purchase supplies      All in-person opportunities listed here are subject to
                                                          on the Basics 4 Babies Amazon web page (details at   change based on health guidelines. Community members
                                                          jewishvolunteer.org).                            are encouraged to share how they are getting involved
                                                          PACK LUNCHES OF LOVE                             by following the JVC on social media and including the
                                                          December 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  hashtag #8Days8Ways on posts.
                                                          Deliver to either Mandel JCC location:              For  more  information  on  any  of  these  volunteer
                                                          5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens               opportunities, please contact volunteer@jewishpalmbeach.
                                                          8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach                     org or go to jewishvolunteer.org or call 561.242.6653.






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