GREATER DETROIT SECTION
making a difference
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ACCESS GUIDE:
a volunteer compiled
directory for barrier-free
living for
the handicapped.
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL:
through tutoring and
enrichment volunteers
provide assistance in
special schools.
BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL
BRANCH:
geared to the needs of
working women, B&P
meets in the evening and
adds Networking to
NCJW goals of Communi-
ty Services, Advocacy and
Education.
CASA:
Court Appointed Special
Advocates — volunteers
do independent Home
Studies and make
recommendations to the
Oakland County Probate
Court regarding
placement of children in
Legal Guardianships.
ational Council of Jewish Women sets aside a special
time to honor its volunteers. This year Greater . Detroit
Section has selected April 9 to April 15 to acknowledge all of the
wonderful volunteers who donate their time and talents toward
helping NCJW meet human needs and improve the quality of life for
people of all ages, races and religious backgrounds.
Many Volunteers contribute by serving on various administrative
committees, engage in advocacy, assist in public relations activities,
and work in the office to supplement staff.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our dues paying NCJW members
without whose financial support we would cease to exist.
EDUCATION
ASSISTANCE:
volunteer committee
awards interest free loans
and grants to needy
Jewish students for
undergraduate and
graduate study.
FASHIONS SPREE:
hundreds of volunteers
contribute to the success
of an annual sale of
gently used clothing, furs
and boutique items.
HIGHWAY
EMERGENCY
BANNER:
a volunteer committee
markets banner sales to
individuals and groups.
ISRAEL:
The NCJW Research In-
stitute for Innovation in
Education at the Hebrew
University in Jerusalem,
develops, implements and
evaluates programs serv-
ing the educational needs
of Israel's disadvantaged
young.
JEWISH FEDERATION
APARTMENT
SHOPPING BUS:
weekly shopping
transportation for apart-
ment residents.
MEALS ON WHEELS:
volunteers package and
deliver two kosher meals
to homebound
individuals
five days a week.
SPACE:
volunteers help meet the
needs of single parent
families (separated,
widowed and divorced)
through support groups,
workshops and retreats.
SPACE RAINBOWS
FOR ALL CHILDREN:
a peer support group for
children aged 4-18 who
have experienced loss by
death or divorce of a
parent.
SPARC
(Senior Project Advocacy
Resource Coordination)
specially trained
volunteers assure
autonomy and in-
dependence for the
elderly homebound.
THRIFT SHOPS:
a volunteer committee
supervises the operation
of two resale shops.
UP AND OUT:
volunteers administer a
program providing
entertainment,
transportation and
refreshments to seniors
at a minimum cost.
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