Mitzvah Day 2020
Besides volunteering for one or more of the many Mitzvah Day projects, please also consider donating some of the items below to help these worthy organizations.
Collections
VA Hospital:
for Veterans Hospital
NEW OR GENTLY USED books & current magazines for adults (no food magazines, please). Be sure to remove address labels before donating!
Family Promise of Greater Cleveland
for homeless families
baby & child supplies: new/unopened diapers (size 4, 5, 6 only), baby wipes, baby/kid shampoo, baby laundry detergent, kid toothpaste & toothbrushes
For Kids At
Area Hospitals
For Kids at Hospitals:
NEW/UNOPENED small arts and craft supplies that can fit in gallon-size Ziploc bags
Mitzvah Day Fair
Would you like to make a tax-deductible donation to help support Park's Mitzvah Day? Click here and select the "Dr. Gilbert N. Silbiger Mitzvah Day Fund" in the Congregational & Community Outreach section. Thank you!
For Families with Pre-School & Elementary-age Kids,
but open to all ages!
Drop-in projects at Park Synagogue East
from 10:00 am-12 noon
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Make Bookmarks for Park's Little Free Libraries at Cory (please bring new or gently-used children's books to donate)
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Stuff Heart Pillows for cancer patients
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Fill Activity Bags for children in area hospitals (Please bring small arts & craft items that will fit in gallon-size ziplock bags)
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Decorate Placemats for senior adult lunch program
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Make Fleece Pet Toys for Rescue Village
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Knot fringes on non-sew Fleece Blankets (ages 10 & older)
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Decorate Cards for US soldiers
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Take Hands-only CPR & AED Training
Mitzvah Projects
Take a look through these great projects and make your selection(s) online below! Register now to get your first choice project! Registration deadline May 7!
GARDENING, PACKING & DELIVERING PROJECTS
#1 Cleveland Chesed Center
Provides food, clothing and household items to people in need
Project: Stock shelves with food and/or organize clothing room.
9:30 - 10:30 am @ Chesed Center
1898 S. Taylor Rd.,
Cleveland Hts., 44118
Number of volunteers needed: 5-8
Ages: 8+
Of special note: Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes
#2 Cleveland Kids' Book Bank
Fosters improved literacy in area kids
Project: Sort & pack books to distribute to children in need.
9:30 am - Noon
@ Cleveland Kids' Book Bank
3635 Perkins Ave. Cleveland 44114
Number of volunteers needed: 20
Ages: 13+
Of Special Note: Wear closed-toed shoes.
#3 Cleveland Metroparks
Project: Weed & Mulch flower beds
9:30 am - 11:30 am
@ Polo Field @ Chagrin Reservation
41324-44998 S Woodland Rd,
Chagrin Falls
Number of volunteers needed: 10-20
Ages: 12+
Of Special Note: Wear closed-toed shoes.
#4 Deliver cookies
Project: Deliver cookies to area police and fire departments.
Pick up cookie trays between
11:00 - 11:30 pm @ PSE
27500 Shaker Blvd.
Number of volunteers needed:
8 families. Great Family project!
#5 Fostering Hope
Enriches the lives of foster children
Project: Pack Journey Bags and decorate cards for foster kids.
1:30 - 3:00 pm
@ Beech Brook
3737 Lander Road, Pepper Pike
Number of volunteers needed: 5-20
Ages: Great Family Project!
#6 Menorah Park
Skilled nursing and Rehab facility
Project: Plant flowers for the residents to enjoy all summer
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
@ Menorah Park
27100 Cedar Rd, Beachwood 44122
Number of volunteers needed:
6 families
Ages: for families with kids 13 & under
#7 Park Synagogue East Library
Project: Sort & pack books to be donated to Better World Books or dust book shelves.
1:00 am - 3:30 pm @ PSE
27500 Shaker Blvd.
Number of volunteers needed: 6-8
There is lifting involved.
HUNGER PROJECTS
#8 Bag Lunches for the Homeless
Project: Prepare & pack 200 bag lunches for homeless people.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
@ PSE Social Hall
27500 Shaker Blvd.
Number of volunteers needed: 30-40
Ages: 8+
Of special note: no volunteers with peanut allergies. Volunteers are asked to contribute food for the lunches.
#9 Domestic Violence Child Advocacy Center (DVCAD)
Project: Help prep & cook dinner for 50 people living at DVCAC.
Pack: 1:00-3:30 pm
@ PSE Kitchen
27500 Shaker Blvd.
Number of volunteers needed: 10
Ages: 13+
#10 Greater Cleveland
Food Bank Collects, packs & distributes food to people in need.
Project: Sort & pack surplus food for people in need.
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
@ Greater Cleveland Food Bank
15500 S. Waterloo Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44110
Number of volunteers needed: 25-30
Ages: 12+
Of Special Note: Must wear shoes with closed heel & toe & sign a release.
#11 Trinity Cathedral-
A Place at the Table
Provides meals for people in need.
Project: Set-up, serve and clean-up lunch for people in need
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
@ Trinity Cathedral
2230 Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland, OH 44115
Number of volunteers needed: 6-8
Ages: 15+
OUTREACH TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ADULTS
#12 JFSA Group Homes
Operates group homes for developmentally disabled adults
Project: Run bingo games & serve refreshments to disabled adults.
1:20-2:30 pm @ PSE
27500 Shaker Blvd.
Number of volunteers needed: 4-6
Ages: 8+
#13 Montefiore Home
Skilled nursing and rehab facility
Project: Transport residents to/from bingo and assist them during games.
Montefiore
1 David Myers Pkwy,
Beachwood
Number of volunteers needed: 15
Ages: Great Family Project
#15 The Weils
is an assisted living facility for seniors.
Project: Park Volunteer Choir performance for residents. 1:30 pm
@ The Weils
16695 Chillicothe Rd.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Number of volunteers needed: For Park Volunteer Choir Members and Family Only
#16 Youth Ability
Provides supportive services to teens & young adults with disabilities
Project: Exercise & socialize with teens/young adults with disabilities to encourage them & model correct movements
9:45 - 11:30 am
@ Beachwood High School
25100 Fairmount Blvd.,
Beachwood 44122
Number of volunteers needed: 6-10
Ages: 13+
Of special note: dress to workout
#14 Ronald McDonald House
Provides housing for families with hospitalized children
Project: Prepare & serve brunch for families
10:00 - 11:00 am
@ Ronald McDonald House
10415 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
Number of volunteers needed: 8
Ages: 13+
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
#17 American Red Cross
We need your blood!
Project: Donate blood to the American Red Cross Blood Bank.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm @ PSE
27500 Shaker Blvd.
Number of volunteers needed: unlimited
Ages: 17+
Of special note: Please make an appointment: Call 216-371-2244, ext. 202. Check blood donor restrictions at www.redcross.org. Walk-ins welcome as time allows.
#18 Cleveland Sight Center
Provides services to visually impaired individuals
Project: Assemble craft for Sigh Center booth at Parade the Circle.
1:00 - 3:00 pm @ PSE
27500 Shaker Blvd.
Number of volunteers needed: 4-10
Ages: 10 & older
#19 Cards & Letters to US & Israeli Soldiers
Project: Make cards & write notes for U.S & Israeli Soldiers.
9:00 am to 3:00 pm @ PSE Lobby
Drop-in's Welcome!
Number of volunteers needed: unlimited
Ages: all ages welcome
#20 Cookie Baking
Project: Bake cookies at home for area police and fire departments.
Great family project!
Drop off at PSE from
9:30 to 10:00 am
Number of volunteers needed: unlimited
Ages: all ages welcome
#21 Hands-only CPR &
AED Training
Project: Take a few minutes to learn this new CPR technique. You may save a life!
10:00 am- 1:00 pm @ PSE
27500 Shaker Blvd.
Drop-ins welcome!
Number of volunteers needed: unlimited
Ages: Any
#22 University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center Heart Pillows
Project: Stuff and sew closed heart pillows for UH Seidman Cancer Center breast cancer patients.
1:00 - 3:00 pm @ PSE
27500 Shaker Blvd.
Drop ins welcome!
Number of volunteers needed: unlimited
Ages: Any
Also need people to sew pillows before Mitzvah Day!
PET PROJECTS
#23 Eliza Bryant Village
is a residential facility for seniors.
Project: Bring your docile pet to visit with the residents.
2:30 - 3:30 pm
@ Eliza Bryant Village
7201 Wade Park Ave.,
Cleveland 44103
Number of volunteers needed: 8 pets and their families
Ages: All
Of special note: Pets must have up-to-date shots. Great family project!
#22 Rescue Village Provides care and adoption for abandoned pets.
Project:
Help with a variety of projects at shelter, take tour and meet-n-greet animals.
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
@ Rescue Village
15463 Chillicothe Rd.,
Novelty 44023
Number of volunteers needed: up to 20
Ages: 8+
Of special note: Great family project!