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July 2023 The Catalyst
A transformational fellowship to inspire volunteerism in partnership with Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and Repair the World. The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton was chosen to join a pilot cohort of 12 Federations. JFGD's project was aimed to involve a younger audience in volunteering through collaboration among YAD and all the Federation’s agencies.
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A participant about Tikun Olam (repairing the world): "Hunger is a real problem. I will not talk about statistics; I just know we are making someone’s day just a little better.”
A participant about Nedivut (generosity): "Giving is fun and it definitely makes you feel good."
• 87 volunteers helped make this project a success.
• The project was a collaboration between YAD, JCC, JCRC, PJ Library and JFS*.
• Almost 300 outreach bags were created for isolated seniors, Care House, and FLOC (For Love of Children).
Volunteering + tag = FUN We make volunteering fun
JEWISH FEDERATION of GREATER DAYTON & ITS AGENCIES