Now more than ever it is critical for volunteers and donors to be able to connect with non-profits and their community by giving back in hands-on ways. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington works hard to create positive environments and experiences that allow participants to contribute to the well-being of people in need, locally, nationally and around the world. It is important that the volunteers are doing something that is both meaningful to them and truly helps the recipient(s).
Below is a list of projects and local organizations to partner with for your social action activities. These ideas should be used to spark new ideas, to generate interest and to inspire. We are adding to this list weekly. Please contribute by emailing successful partnerships and projects to Jconnect.
Arts Supplies
Bicycles
Blood Drive
Bras and Menstrual Hygiene Products
Diapers
Gift Cards for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Hair Donation
Items for Veterans
MP3 Players
Musical Instruments
New and Used Shoes
New Books
New Sheets for a Local Shelter
New Towels for a Local Shelter
New Toys, Books & Crafts for Children’s Hospital
Non-perishables for a Food Bank
Professional Clothing
Prom Clothing and Accessories
SAT/ACT Prep Books
School Supplies
Sports Equipment
Summer Camp Supplies
Used Towels for a Local Animal Shelter
Activity Kits
Bottle Bricking
Bumble Bands
Create Dog Toys for Animal Shelter
Decorate Pillowcases
Homeless Essentials Kits
Hygiene Kits
Literacy Kits
Menstrual Hygiene Kits
No-Sew Blankets for Hospice Centers
Parachutes for the Planet
Paracord Survival Bracelets
Project Linus
Project Night Night
Relaxation Kits
Safer Sex Kits
Snack Bags for Youth Shelters
Soup Kits for Emergency Shelters
Superhero Kits
Thank You Gifts for Caretakers
Thoughtful Treasures
Winter Emergency Kits
Behrend Builders
Birthday Parties for Homeless Children
City Farming
Clean up Grafitti
Clean up Your Local Park
Deliver Food for Meals on Wheels
Deliver Treats to First Responders
Glean and Sort Fresh Food Donations
Handmade for the Homeless
Intergenerational Programs
Only Make Believe
Plant a Tree
Prepare Meals at a Local Shelter
Revitalize and Rebuild Homes
Sort Donations at a Collection Facility
Tech Help at Senior Homes
Volunteer at Pet Adoption Drives
Voter Registration
A Wider Circle
ALIVE!
Arlington Food Assistance Center
Behrend Builders
Capital Area Food Bank
Charles E Smith Life Communities
Common Good City Farm
Covenant House Youth Shelter
Cornerstones
Doing Good with the Federation
Edlavitch DCJCC Morris Cafritz Center
Fisher House
Food and Friends
Food For Others
Friendship Circle
Generation Hope
Guiding Eyes
Habitat for Humanity
Horizon Day Camp
I Support the Girls
Interfaith Works
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Jewish Council for the Aging
Jewish Foundation for Group Homes
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Leveling the Playing Field
Linkages to Learning
Lorton Community Action Center
Manna Food Center
Martha’s Table
Mary’s Center
Mentor Prize
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
Montgomery County Parks
N Street Village
Nourish Now
Project Linus
Shepherd’s Table
So Others Might Eat
So What Else
Society of St. Andrew
Soldiers’ Angels
The Children’s Inn
Yachad
Yad Yehuda