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Kidpower International
Kidpower.org Santa Cruz, CA Contact: Irene van der Zande, Executive Director and Founder (800)467-6997, safety@kidpower.org (please put ‘mitzvah project’ in the subject line of your email) Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International is a global nonprofit leader dedicated to providing effective and empowering child protection, positive communication, and personal safety skills for all ages and abilities. These skills can protect children, teens, and adults, including those with special needs, from bullying, abuse, harassment, kidnapping, and other violence – and prepare them to take charge of their own well-being and to develop healthy relationships that will enrich their lives. Since 1989, Kidpower has […]
Read More...Thorncroft Equestrian Center
Thorncroft Equestrian Center for Theraputic Riding 190 Line Road Malvern, PA 19355 Contact: jessica@thorncroft.org, Volunteer Coordinator, 610.644.1963, info@thorncroft.org Our mission is to develop the physical and emotional well-being of all people including those with special needs. We are committed to personal growth and education in an equestrian environment of respect and love. Founded in 1969. Thorncroft Equestrian Center will continue to be a premier leader in the field of therapeutic horseback riding and related mental health programs. Our Education Center will provide continuing education and assist in the development of future programs for instructors, students and families. As a non-profit 501(c)(3), Thorncroft will […]
Read More...Shutaf
Shutaf 6/9 Beit Ha’arava St. Jerusalem 93389 Israel Contact: Elizabeth Corlin, Director of Educational Partnerships +972-54-432-5400 elizabeth@campshutaf.org Shutaf, Inclusive Program for Children and Teens with Special Needs, is committed to inclusion-based programming that answers the social, educational and vocational needs of our community. We believe in camp for all, regardless of disability and financial limitations. Our program creates new opportunities for children and young adults of all religious backgrounds to come together, learning important Jewish values of acceptance and understanding. Shutaf is a dynamic, energetic, young organization that inspires its participants, staff and donors alike. Our innovative and caring approach alleviates […]
Read More...Advocating for Jewish Genetic Disease Testing
My name is Cindy Singer. November 6, 1996- a day that my son Dylan was born with familial dysautonomia (FD), one of 19 devastating Jewish Genetic Diseases (JGD’s). It is a day that will forever be remembered as one of the saddest days of our lives. Along with a host of other life threatening symptoms associated with FD, Dylan is also Autistic and non-verbal. 10% of those afflicted with FD are Autistic. Amazingly, Dylan communicates with an iPad via a special needs voice out-put program called the Proloquo. As a family we knew that Dylan would have profound health struggles […]
Read More...Mazel Tov on their Bar Mitzvah
The Jewish Relief Agency is celebrating its Bar Mitzvah year and you’re invited to join the celebration! Founded in September 2000 with just 3 volunteers, 1 van and 19 recipient families, JRA is now the largest hunger relief agency serving the Philadelphia Jewish community. One Sunday each month, 750-1000+ volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities come together to pack and then deliver boxes of fresh produce and nonperishable kosher pantry items to over 3,200 low-income households in Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester counties. Volunteers range in age from 18 months to nearly 100 and JRA has experience working […]
Read More...February is not just for Valentine’s
February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month. In honor of your (your child’s) upcoming bar/bat mitzvah, choose a mitzvah project related to helping those with disabilities or special needs. There are many organizations with hands-on volunteer opportunities. 1. Social programs The Friendship Circle is today’s fastest growing Jewish organization for children with special needs. With over 79 locations worldwide, the Friendship Circle has cultivated friendships between 5,000 special children and close to 11,000 teen volunteers. The Friendship Circle’s unique approach brings together teenage volunteers and children with special needs for hours of fun and friendship. These shared experiences empower the children, our […]
Read More...Mitzvah Monday Submitted by Exceptional Events
Mitzvah Monday – this past weekend Owen celebrated becoming a Bar Mitzvah ~read what Owen did for his Mitzvah project. Awesome and timely Owen. It is cold out there!! For my mitzvah project, I have become involved in an organization called Hats 4 The Homeless. I am collecting hats, gloves and scarves to give to the needy to stay warm in the cold winter months ahead. Hats 4 the Homeless grew out of the heart of one young man who cared about those less fortunate. He died suddenly in 1998. Hats 4 the Homeless was created in his memory to […]
Read More...Fusing Turkeys and Dreidels
Dreidels and turkeys? Menorahs and cornucopias? Latkes and sweet potato pie? What’s happening this year? On November 28, 2013, Hannukah and Thanksgiving coincide. That’s the perfect opportunity to merge the concepts of giving, appreciating and celebrating! Can you think of 8 opportunities to share with your community where you get to make miracles happen and give thanks? Here are just a few ideas but we would love to hear your suggestions too! Send them to: Info@themitzvahbowl.com. 1. Enjoy playing games? Go to a senior facility and organize a dreidel game with chocolate gelt. It will be a sweet treat for […]
Read More...Gia Nicole Angel Foundation
Gia Nicole Angel Foundation 146 Golden Drive, Dresher, PA 19025 Contact: Amy Corson-Nadell, President artcarte@aol.com, 215 429-9996 The Gia Nicole Angel Foundation is a non-profit organization which provides assistance to low income families with a special needs’ child. The foundation was inspired by a young lady named Gia who was born with Spina Bifida and is now 21 years old. Gia was given a 3% chance of survival at birth and fought her way to life, becoming an “angel” of sorts. Our annual bowling benefit is our primary means of raising funds for our grant recipients. This event enables us to assist many families by purchasing […]
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