Center for Values and Community Service:
Mitzvah of the Month
September Mitzvah of the Month
 On Sunday, September 21, the Fashion Center will hold their annual Kite Flight on the roof of Port Authority. Children from Free Arts NYC, a program which provides arts programs for abused and neglected children and families in group homes, shelters, schools, hospitals and community centers, will be the first to arrive and then the event is free and open to the public.
Children will have the chance to decorate kites and learn from experienced kite-flyers. Other activities and demonstrations will also be available throughout the day.
Who: You, your family, and friends (Volunteers must 13 or older)
What: Direct people to the event, hand out programs, or help children decorate kites and work with other art projects.
When: Sunday, September 21 12:00 – 3:00pm (Volunteers should arrive at 11:00am)
Where: Port Authority Rooftop
Why: To bring a smile to children’s’ faces, perform a mitzvah, and feel good about making a difference.
How: To sign up or for more information, please contact Heather Stoltz at 212-877-4050 x244 or CommunityService@swfs.org.
To find out how you can help any of these programs, please contact Heather Stoltz at at 212-877-4050 x244 or CommunityService@swfs.org.
To see other ways your 100 Minutes can make a difference, click on one of the options below. Also see how SWFS Members are giving back to the community in our 100 Minutes in Action Article.
Previous Mitzvah of the Month Projects
May 2008
Only Make Believe Costume Collective
Only Make Believe provides acting workshops to children in hospitals free of charge. On Wednesday, May 7, we helped make costumes, backdrops, and props to be used for their next workshop. The group meets on the first Wednesday evening of every other month to make more costumes and props.
June 2008
Achilles Hope and Possibility Race
The Achilles Track Club encourages and trains disabled people to participate in long-distance running with the general public. Achilles includes people with all kinds of disabilities, such as visual impairment, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, amputation, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cancer, and many others. On Sunday June 22, we helped direct athletes to registration and the start line and served as running guides.
July 2008 (1:30-2:30pm)
The Kateri Residence
Kateri Residence provides short-term rehabilitation, sub-acute and long-term care. On Saturday, July 26, members spent time visiting with the residents. SWFS programs at the Kateri Residence are in partnership with UJA/Federation.
August 25, 2008 (5:30-7:00pm)
City Harvest
In an attempt to end hunger in communities throughout New York City, City Harvest rescues and distributes food, educates the public, and seeks other practical, innovative solutions.
Volunteer Roles: Join the SWFS team as we collect excess food from farmers and load it onto City Harvest trucks, which deliver the food directly to community programs in the five boroughs.
Location: Union Square Greenmarket
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