Donating Supplies
Donate supplies for survivors resettling in Minnesota, such as new bedding and baby clothes, in the red bins at Twin Cities synagogues, the JCCs and Jewish organizations. This effort is in partnership with local African American organizations that are serving the needs of evacuees in their communities. The needs of survivors change frequently, so check www.MinnDakJCRC or call/email Elaine Aron at 612-338-7816/ [email protected] for updated information.
Donating Money
Donate at www.JewishMinnesota.org, sponsored by the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the St. Paul United Jewish Fund and Council, or make out a check to the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and write “Hurricane Katrina” on the memo line (go to www.MinnDakJCRC.org for more information). 100% of these funds go to disaster assistance.
Nechama – Jewish Response to Disaster is planning a campaign to purchase and equip disaster response tool trailers – complete with the equipment required for storm, flood and tornado clean up – for the Gulf Coast area. For more information, contact Seth Gardner at 763-732-0610 or [email protected].
Give through synagogues:
Bet Shalom Congregation is working to provide aid to Congregation Gates of Prayer in Metairie, LA, near New Orleans. Contact Bet Shalom at 952-933-8525.
Temple Israel is partnering with Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, Mississippi to help Hurricane Katrina survivors. For more information, email Rabbi Jared Saks at [email protected].
The Jewish religious movements have all established disaster relief funds:
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism fund is at www.uscj.org.
The Union of Reform Judaism fund is at www.URJ.org/relief/fund.
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations fund is at www.OU.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
We need drivers to pick up donations at synagogues and Jewish organizations around the metro area! To volunteer, call Elaine Aron at 612-338-7816 or [email protected]
Deploy to the disaster area for cleanup activities with Nechama – Jewish Response to Disaster. Please contact Seth Gardner at 763-732-0610 or [email protected].
Volunteers are needed to help victims of the hurricane find things they need at the State Assistance Center. Please contact Elaine Aron at 612-338-7816 or [email protected] for more information.
Transitional and Resettlement Assistance
Become a mentor/sponsor to hurricane evacuees in the Twin Cities and help orient them to housing, employment, schools, and social services. Contact Elaine Aron at 612-338-7816 or [email protected]
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