Interfaith Alliance on Poverty First Thursday: Presentation from Three Faith Leaders
12 pm to 1:30 pm, Thursday, December 7 – Zoom hosted by the Interfaith Alliance on Poverty (RSVP for this event at this link - After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
Interfaith Alliance on Poverty First Thursday presentation will be from three of IAP faith leaders, Father Dave Zegar of St. Andrews Catholic Church, Reverend Alison Miller of First Unitarian Universalist Church and Reverend Beth Neel of Westminster Presbyterian Church will speak to us about how we can find and offer hope in our times. There will be time for Q&A following their presentations. Questions? Contact Sue Abrams.
Winter Clothing Drive for Rose Haven: Two Contribution Opportunities
5 pm to 6 pm, Friday, December 8 (just before the December Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration) and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Sunday, December 10 (during Havurah's Hanukkah celebration) – Havurah Shalom
The Havurah Poverty and Homelessness Committee will collect winter coats and other needed items for the women and non-binary folks served by the Rose Haven day shelter. There is a substantial need for community donations this winter. Thank you. Items most needed: adult women's clothing, with a particular need for larger sizes - winter coats, raincoats, waterproof pants, durable pants, waterproof shoes/ boots, hats, gloves, hand warmers, socks, BRAND NEW underwear, and blankets. Questions? Contact Gloria Halper or Marcia Suttenberg.
Living Lightly Gifts Table at the Havurah Chanukah Celebration, Hosted by the Havurah Climate Action Team (HCAT)
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Sunday, December 10 (during Havurah's Hanukkah celebration) – Havurah Shalom
Do you have toys, games, puzzles, jewelry, books, woven baskets, blank journals, or other items in your house that you no longer use/need, and are in good shape, that someone – child, teen or adult - might like to receive as a gift? Then bring them to the Chanukah party, and put them on one of the swap tables. Are you looking for a little gift to appreciate yourself or to give to someone else? Then come check out the swap tables at the Chanukah party. You do not have to bring an item(s) to take an item(s). All items are free for the taking! Any items left on the tables at the end of the evening will be packed up donated.