Social Action

 
The Mandell JCC is all about community – it’s our middle name! Mandell JCC Cares connects ourmembers to social action opportunities in the community, at home and at the JCC.  We will engage inacts of loving kindness (gemilut chasadim) with the goal of repairing the world (tikkun olam). If you know of organizations that could use our help, or if you are interested in joining us, please contact Susan at slentini@mandelljcc.org or Kasiana at kfriedman@mandelljcc.org. 

J Cares | Winter 2026 

 
Food for All

Food security is an even bigger problem this year. Any day that you stop by the JCC, you can always drop off nonperishable food items into the grocery cart inside the JCC lobby. This food is donated to Kosher Food Pantry at Jewish Family Services which feeds hundreds of families of all backgrounds throughout our community. There is also need for paper towels and cleaning supplies.

Pajamas and Winter Gear Collection

Dec 1-Dec 18

During the holiday season when children are excited about receiving gifts, this is an opportunity to learn how giving to others is so important. Tzedakah (charitable giving) and doing Mitzvot (good deeds) are two values we strive to instill in our lives. We will be collecting new children’s pajamas hats and mittens to help children in need stay warm during the cold winter.

Share the Warmth

Sun. Dec 28 – Mon. Jan 19

Brighten the day for those in need by keeping them warm and cozy this winter. Give the gift of hand warmers and new hats and mittens of all sizes and colors. Please bring your donations to the Mandell JCC lobby December 28-January 19. Your gifts will be distributed to families in need throughout our community.

In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
Mon. Jan 19, 10:30am-12:00pm
Keep Dr. King’s legacy alive by acting on his vision of neighbors working together to build a better society. You can make a difference! Help make sandwiches and create care packages to be donated to agencies which serves individuals facing food & housing insecurity.
Free and open to all
Please bring a jar of peanut butter and a loaf of bread for each person attending and we’ll provide the rest. We will also have a collection bin for individually wrapped snacks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo, which will be donated with the lunches. Designed for everyone age 9 to 99!
If you have questions please contact 
Kasi at kfriedman@mandelljcc.org or 
Susan at slentini@mandelljcc.org

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