March 2019 Ongoing Programs
- New Reach (Formerly New Haven Home Recovery): Items to donate include: Warm gloves as well as new socks and underwear for women and children from babies to 13 yrs old. NEW bedding only; pillows, bedspreads, sheets, towels. Also needed are diapers, wipes, bottles and toiletries unused and sealed. Please don’t drop off used toiletries or bedding. Donation for furniture : At this time New Reach is accepting small kitchen tables and chairs, dressers and beds. No sofas at this time. It is basically a one man show with a few volunteers and space is very limited. It can take up to a few weeks for a pick up so please put in your request accordingly. For any questions please call Fran Parness at 2034307362.
- Tower One/Tower East: There are many ways to be involved. Volunteers are always needed for the senior residents. Some current programs: making plastic sleeping mats for the homeless and a Music Appreciation Program for residents based on their interest. Volunteers are welcomed to share a special hobby or interest. 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.
- 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! We are looking for new or very slightly used items. 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: Sign up to deliver 24 pieces of fresh fruit to local women’s and children’s shelters. Each month a volunteer brings the fruit. We are currently recruiting volunteers for next year. For those currently signed up to deliver, please bring fresh fruit to their headquarters at 153 East St., New Haven. Contact Deborah with any questions. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- 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: 2/24/19, 3/24/19, 4/28/19, 5/26, 6/23. The times are from 4:15pm-6:00pm. If you are available to volunteer, please contact Gary Drucker at 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! There is also an opportunity for a DESK Program Internship. Interested applicants can find out more at org.
- Collecting Pop Tabs for Ronald Mc Donald House: Pop tabs are found on soda cans, pet food and soup cans. They are the non-magnetic, 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 at 860-620-0907 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Knitting Project: Consider becoming a TBS Knitter.The knitters make hats and scarves for homeless adults and families in need. Volunteer knitters are always needed! Contact Helene 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: Contact at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 203-248-1046
Debby, Co-Chairperson: Contact at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 203-389-2224