April 2018 Ongoing Programs

Collecting Pop Tabs for
Ronald Mc Donald House: Pop tabs are found on
soda cans, pet food and soup cans. They are the nonmagnetic,
aluminum tabs that can be removed and collected
for Ronald McDonald House Charities of CT. The program
supports the families of ill children in local hospitals with
temporary housing. Please bring your tabs to temple and
place in the jar in the kitchen. Once we have a good
amount they will be donated for this worthwhile cause.
For more info contact Gerry 860-620-0907 or
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M.L.Keefe Center: School children in our area
continue to need school supplies (notebooks, backpacks,
crayons, pencils, etc.). Please no binders or loose leaf
notebooks! Donations can be placed in the School Supplies
bin, or donate to the Diane Kaplan Social Action Fund
and we will buy the supplies needed. Many thanks.
Contact Randi at 203-248-0286.

Fresh Fruit Program: All months for the upcoming
year have been accounted for. Thank you to all those who
have signed up to deliver. Contact Deborah
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New Reach: New Reach would always appreciate any
toiletries, diapers and baby wipes, towels pillows, bedding
and clothing (including scarves, hats and gloves) for
upcoming colder weather. Please place in New Reach box
at TBS. They are also looking for home furnishings. They
may provide pick-up. Contact Fran  203-484-9506.

Tower One/Tower East: Volunteers are needed
for the senior residents. Volunteers are welcomed to
share a special hobby or interest. You can also volunteer
to help during some of the many programs that are planned
by the Towers’ staff. Please contact Eta  at
203-281-3349 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Toiletry Collection for Homeless: We continue
to collect toiletries for many agencies. The basket has
been filling with your generous donations each week. We
still can use small containers of shampoo, lotions, toothpaste,
toothbrushes, etc. Please donate only new or
unused toiletries.
Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen: TBS is
signed up to work the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen

the fourth Sunday of each month. Volunteers are needed
on the following dates: 4/22/18, 5/27/18, 6/24/18. The
times are from 4:15pm-6:00pm. If you are available to
volunteer, please contact Gary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
and write DESK in the subject line. The experience is
worthwhile and rewarding!! Can be a great Mitzvah for
your teens!

Knitting Project: Volunteer knitters are needed! If
you like to knit and want to help out, please contact
Helene Meltzer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Place donations in the hallway bins if you are able…if
not, make a donation to the Diane Kaplan Social Action
Fund. We will do the shopping for you!
Our committee thanks you for your continued support.
Marjorie, Co-Chairperson:
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Debby, Co-Chairperson:
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