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Schedule of volunteer opportunities
Sunday, December 10th
SOS Family Kickoff
Sunday, December 10th, 2023 • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - This opportunity is for families with elementary school-age children 5yrs+
Families with elementary school-age children are invited to join us on the third day of Chanukah for an afternoon of feel-good fun as we begin our week of “hosting” the families of the Lighthouse SOS Family Shelter! Enjoy a light Chanukah lunch and learn about the indispensable work that Lighthouse is doing to help individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. Then we’ll roll up our sleeves and work together to prepare meals, decorate cookies, and bring light to the residents of SOS this holiday season.
Sorry! We have reached capacity for this opportunity. Join our waitlist and peruse the rest of this page to see other ways you can help!
Monday, December 11th
7th and 8th grade Monday night school
Monday, December 11th • 6 PM - 7:30 PM - This opportunity is for 7th & 8th graders.
Temple Israel students in 7th and 8th grade will enjoy a meaningful evening of social action during their Monday Night School experience. You won’t want to miss this special night! No need to register – just join us as usual!
Drivers needed to deliver meals from Temple Israel to Lighthouse in Pontiac, or to NOAH project in Detroit. Click below for more info:
Tuesday, December 12th
CONGREGATIONAL NIGHT
Tuesday, December 12th • 7 PM - This opportunity is for Temple members age 13+ (minors please come with a loving adult)
Join us as we prepare meals and more for the residents of Lighthouse’s SOS Family Shelter.
Sorry! We have reached capacity for this opportunity. Join our waitlist and peruse the rest of this page to see other ways you can help!
Drivers needed to deliver meals from Temple Israel to Lighthouse in Pontiac, or to NOAH project in Detroit. Click below for more info:
Wednesday, December 13th
ECC PARENTS Mitzvah Morning
Wednesday, December 13th • 9:30 AM
Parents of our ECC students are invited to prepare meals for the residents of Lighthouse’s SOS Family Shelter. More info to be communicated via our ECC.
Questions? Contact Heather Bershas at hbershas@temple-israel.org.
Supported by the Johanna I. Walter and Anne Gonte Silver ECC fund, together with the Lynn & Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund, and the Steven Gottlieb Memorial Fund for Lighthouse SOS Week
REGISTER
Drivers needed to deliver meals from Temple Israel to Lighthouse in Pontiac, or to NOAH project in Detroit. Click below for more info:
Delivery Volunteer Info & Registration
Thursday, December 14th
BROTHERHOOD & WOMEN OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
Thursday, December 14th • 5 PM
Brotherhood & Women of Temple Israel are invited to come together to help prepare lunches and cook dinner for the residents of Lighthouse’s SOS Family Shelter.
Brotherhood, please connect with Art Dubin.
Women of Temple Israel, please connect with Laila & Diane.
Drivers needed to deliver meals from Temple Israel to Lighthouse in Pontiac, or to NOAH project in Detroit. Click below for more info:
Delivery Volunteer Info & Registration
ongoing opportunities
toiletry drive
Now - December 10th, 2023
Please join us in gathering new toiletry items for individuals experiencing homelessness. All items will be greatly appreciated by the clients of Lighthouse. We welcome donations of the following new items: shampoo, conditioner, lotion, bar soap/ body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products. Toiletry items can be dropped off at the Tyner entrance lobby through Sunday, December 10th.
dONATIONS
Donate towards our week of “hosting” residents of Lighthouse’s SOS Family Shelter, by providing meals and essential items for those without. Click here to donate.
delivery DRIVERS
Monday - Friday • 8am & 2pm
Drivers are needed throughout the week to help bring the prepared meals to Lighthouse’s campus in Pontiac, Monday – Friday (or earlier, if needed), and to NOAH project in Detroit on select days. Pickup at Temple Israel (no need to return after delivery).
Delivery to Lighthouse - please be at Temple by 2pm
Delivery to NOAH project - please be at Temple by 8am
Volunteers are needed every day; please feel free to sign up more than once!
Questions? Please contact Helene at 248-661-5700
