Be the light. Do the good. Spread the mensch.
Temple Israel is proud to continue our partnership with Lighthouse/SOS, among other local organizations, in our mission of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). We’ll have hands-on volunteer opportunities throughout the month of December to support individuals who are experiencing hunger, homelessness, and illness right here in our community. Please look at the volunteer schedule and opportunities below. Don't hesitate, spaces are limited!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Ongoing opportunities (DECEMBER 8 – 12)
1:00 - 2:30pm
meal prep
We’re looking for volunteers to help make sack lunches
and prep dinner for the families staying at Lighthouse’s
SOS Family Shelter. We’ll provide all the
supplies—just bring yourself and your helping hands!
Sign up for one day—or join us for multiple!
Ongoing opportunities (December 7 – 12)
3:00pm
Delivery Drivers
Meal delivery, picking up prepared meals at Temple Israel, driving to
Lighthouse in Pontiac, (46156 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342).
Please plan to pick up from Temple by 3pm with an empty
trunk and back seat. No need to return to Temple afterward.
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Tuesday, December 2
6:30 - 8:30pm
Kemach Baking Club - holiday edition
Get into the spirit of the season with this special Holiday
Edition of the Kemach Baking Club! This month, we’re
spreading extra warmth by baking delicious treats for both the
patrons of our Free Fresh Food Pantry and the families staying
at Lighthouse’s SOS Family Shelter.
MORE INFO & SIGN UP
thursday, december 4
3:30 - 7:45pm
brilliant pontiac holiday extravaganza
Join us for a celebration that brings families and neighbors
together for a warm holiday experience filled with creativity, fun,
and community bonding. Volunteers are needed to serve on
set-up teams, guest welcome/registration teams, manage
activities, food distribution teams, and restore event materials
back to their original spaces.
Location: 135 Perkins St, Pontiac
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Sunday, December 7
11:30am - 1:30pm
temple family volunteer day
Join us at Temple Israel for a special afternoon of giving and
togetherness. Families with elementary school-age children
are invited to take part in a hands-on mitzvah, preparing
meals and sweet treats to share the light of the season
with the families of Lighthouse’s SOS Family Shelter. We
will also be assembling Winter Warm-Up Kits! These will
include essential items to support individuals and families
experiencing homelessness through Lighthouse.
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Monday, December 8
monday night school
Make Monday Meaningful: Join your child in a Mitzvah Moment! Monday Night School students will make Winter Warm-Up Kits to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness through
Lighthouse.
*Open to Monday Night School students & their parents only*
monday, december 8
wednesday december 10
9:00am - 12:30pm or 12:00 - 2:30pm
lighthouse food pantry
Join us in making a direct impact by volunteering at the
Lighthouse Food Pantry, where volunteers help to sort, organize,
and distribute food to individuals and families in need. It’s a
rewarding way to give back and support our community.
Location: 46156 Woodward Ave, Pontiac
Wednesday, December 10
4:00 - 7:00pm
light up the night at lighthouse
We’re looking for volunteers to help host a special evening at Lighthouse — a night of connection, laughter, and holiday cheer! Volunteers will join the residents for a pizza party, sharing a meal
and conversation to kick off the celebration. After dinner,
we’ll keep the fun going with cookie decorating, games, and a
hands-on craft project that lets everyone join in the holiday spirit.
Location: 46156 Woodward Ave, Pontiac
Thursday, December 11
2:45 - 4:45pm
Fresh Food Pantry
Volunteer distributing food during our Free Fresh Food Pantry at Temple Israel.
MORE INFO & SIGN UP
Monday, December 15
10:00am - 12:00pm
cass community social services
Cass Community, a Detroit-based nonprofit, works across the
city in areas of concentrated poverty, providing vital programs
for food, health, housing, and jobs. Volunteers play a key role in
this mission! You can help prepare meals in the kitchen, pack food boxes for families, or spend time reading with the preschoolers
to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Location: 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit
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thursday, december 25
8:00am - 2:00pm
Mitzvah day
Join hundreds of volunteers from the Detroit
Jewish community in giving back through volunteering. Your
mitzvah allows the staff of these organizations to have time
off and enjoy Christmas with their families. Mitzvah Day
volunteer projects include opportunities with Jimmy’s Kids,
Brilliant Detroit, and other nonprofits across Metro Detroit.
MORE INFO & SIGN UP
