- Seniors
- Volunteers
Every Hanukkah, Joyce and other residents at a local senior community look forward to seeing JFCS volunteers Mike, Kathy, and their two children, who bring holiday greetings and bags of traditional foods. “The treats are lovely,” says Joyce, “but what I most enjoy is the company. My children and grandkids live far away, so it’s nice to spend time with people I consider part of my extended family.”
“Joyce is delightful,” says Mike, “and the kids have grown close to her over the years. We try to visit her and other local residents at Passover and the High Holidays, as well as at Hanukkah. My folks and Kathy’s are no longer with us, so spending time with Joyce is a nice reminder of what family is all about. It’s also a good lesson for our kids about tzedakah—giving back to our community.”
At this holiday time, we invite you to join Mike and Kathy, and their family to help JFCS clients and other community members. Here are the dates for the assembly and delivery of Hanukkah food bags at each of our offices:
In Palo Alto:
Assembly: Fri., Nov 15, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Delivery: Mon., Nov.18 – Fri., Nov. 22 (during regular office hours)
To RSVP: 650-688-3090; [email protected]
In San Francisco:
Assembly: Fri., Nov. 15, 4:00 – 6:00 pm (geared for families with school-aged children, it includes a special Shabbat program and after-school snacks.)
Delivery: Sun., Nov. 17, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
To RSVP: 415-449-1288; [email protected]
In San Mateo:
Assembly: Thurs., Nov. 14, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Delivery: Fri., Nov. 15 – Tues., Nov. 26 (during regular office hours)
To RSVP: 650-931-1858; [email protected]
In San Rafael:
Assembly: Thurs., Nov. 14, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Delivery: Fri., Nov. 15 – Tues., Nov. 26 (during regular office hours)
To RSVP: 415-419-3661; [email protected]
In Santa Rosa:
Assembly: Thurs., Nov. 14, 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Delivery: Mon., Nov.18 – Fri., Nov. 22 (during regular office hours)
To RSPV: 707-303-1510; [email protected]
In addition to Hanukkah activities, consider extending a caring hand at the following holiday events:
Sun., Dec. 1: Serve holiday meals to poor and homeless individuals at families at St. Anthony’s San Francisco.
Tues., Dec. 24, and Wed., Dec. 25 (Christmas Eve and Christmas): Prepare and deliver holiday meals to Project Hand’s clients with HIV and other chronic conditions.
To receive further details and to sign up to volunteer, contact Rachel Kesselman at 415-449-1288 or [email protected].