This is the NCJWBCS Archives (January 2013 - May 2021). The current site can be found here.

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.

A Faith in the Future. A Belief in Action.

HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY SERVICE CHILDREN

 

Holiday gifts box updated for eblast 11-21-14Let’s make the holiday season memorable for families and children supported by our community services. Think of the warmth and smiles you can put near the Menorah and Christmas tree. Kindly donate whatever you can in the form of toys for very young children and/or gift cards from Target and designate the community services that you wish to support

StoP:  We look for groups of 4 or more NCJW members who will purchase gift cards and age-appropriate toys to be given to the families affected by domestic violence. The coordinator for StoP is Henrietta Wolfeiler. She will suggest what would be appropriate.

To sign up, contact Henrietta 201-321-7369, b.wolfeiler3@verizon.net.

YCS Kilbarchan and Holley: Gift cards in the amount of $10 are given to the boys and girls residing at these facilities.

Edna Lewitz coordinates Kilbarchan gift cards. Contact Edna 201-327-1037, selewitz@optonline.net.

Evelyn Masheb coordinates Holley gift cards. Contact Evelyn 201-265-8752, cemasheb@aol.com.

HIPPY: Unwrapped gifts for boys or girls ages 3-5.

Evalyn Brownstein coordinates getting the gifts to Bergen Family Center where HIPPY is located. Contact Evalyn 201-836-9444, teaneckeab@gmail.com.

At our Open Board Meeting on December 9, our coordinators will collect the gift cards and the unwrapped toys. These items will then be delivered to the appropriate Community Service in time to bring holiday joy.

If you are unable to join us on December 9, please deliver your gifts to the NCJW BCS office, 75 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield.

Let us thank all of you who have donated your holiday gifts already and thank you in advance for those who plan to participate in this worthy endeavor!

Happy Holidays to our community services and to you all!
Roxanne Reff, Nan Matlick, Co-Vice Presidents, Community Services