Community Mitzvah Day: A Day of Caring & Service
Sunday, May 5th
Headquarters: Congregation Schomre Israel
18 Park Ave, Poughkeepsie 12603
Breakfast at 8:30 am
*FOR OUTDOOR PROJECTS, BRING YOUR FAVORITE RAKE, SHOVEL, WORK GLOVES, SUNSCREEN, SUNHAT, BUG SPRAY & BOOTS.
Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
A great family project!Repair/replant raised planters, clearing and replant flower beds, and trail clearing.Location: 10 Childrens Way, Poughkeepsie
Grace Smith House
A great family project!Flower bed and walkway weeding, raking and leaf removal, mulch rotation and spreading. Location: Poughkeepsie area
Pershing Ave. Historical Cemetery
A great family project!Historical Cemetery clean-up (garbage bags will be provided to remove debris).Location: 37 Pershing Ave, PoughkeepsieTime: 2PM
Cereal Counts Boxing
Boxing up donated cereal to distribute to local pantries.Location: Congregation Schomre Israel
Crafting Corners
Appropriate for all ages, a great family project!Making care boxes, Rosh Hashanah cards (for Senior Holiday Gifts), and succulents.Location: Congregation Schomre Israel
Baking for the Lunch Box [Sold Out]
Appropriate for all ages, a great family project!Baking cookies for the Lunch Box.Location: Temple Beth-El, 118 S. Grand Ave, Poughkeepsie
Temple Beth-El Cemetery Flag Planting
Replace and plant flags for Memorial day. Location: Temple Beth-El Cemetery
Blankets for cancer patients
Appropriate for all ages. Making blankets to distribute to cancer patients. Location: a Congregation Schomre Israel
Appalachian Trail Clean-Up
Outdoor beautification (supplies provided) Location: Appalachian Trail
I will volunteer where I am most needed
Mitzvah Day Collections:
Drop off locations: Jewish Federation office or Bring to Headquarters on May 5th (Congregation Schomre Israel, 18 Park Ave, Poughkeepsie 12603)
Partially underwritten by a grant from Ann and Abe Effron Fund - Donor Advised of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Sponsored by Jewish Family Services of Dutchess County, a program of the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County.
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