COMMUNITY
'COME SUNDAY': SUPER SUNDAY By Faye Hedrick, Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida
One Sunday each year, passionate and committed volunteers make calls to the community in an effort to raise dollars for the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida’s annual campaign. This campaign supports our local Jewish agencies, synagogues, and day schools, as well as Israel, and more than 70 countries worldwide. Mark your calendar for this year’s Super Sunday, February 27, 2022!
Throughout the morning, volunteers will make calls, asking community members to take part in the age-old Jewish tradition of tzedakah. This year’s Co-Chairs, Leah Palestrant and Sarah Schwartz are excited to welcome volunteers to our “It’s Give O’Clock Somewhere” themed morning. Callers will be greeted with mocktails and “Bagels In Paradise!" In addition, raffle prizes, Jimmy Buffet tunes, and camaraderie with old and new friends will be a few of the fun things in store. Outdoor calling stations and social distancing protocols will allow for a safe event. If you’re not up to making calls asking donors to give, join us in making thank you calls to those who already have.
Leah summed it up perfectly when she shared, "Super Sunday is an exciting day for volunteers, professional staff, and community members alike to come together in the collective spirit of giving. Especially in what continues to be a challenging year for so many in our community, it is powerful to bear witness to our Jewish community here in Northeast Florida supporting one another." But wait…there’s more! We are excited to offer a text-togive component, providing donors the option to close their pledges via text message through a simple, easy-touse platform. We will also allow donors the opportunity to make their gifts through a monthly payment option instead of the traditional yearly payment if they choose. This allows for regular, reliable donations, making it easier to budget and plan for both parties.
Check out the meaningful ways our dollars make an impact in Jewish Northeast Florida and around the globe: •
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Your dollars provide counseling for those in crisis.
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Your dollars provide scholarships towards Jewish education.
Your dollars provide meals for Holocaust Survivors. Your dollars provide resources for rescuing Jews in danger. Your dollars provide global crisis response.
During times like this, and with challenges unlike anything anyone could have predicted, the needs are even greater. The demands on our local and overseas partners are significant. We have to look for new, safe ways of coming together to help one another, and fundraising is more important than ever! Every dollar, every donor, and every volunteer will ensure that our Jewish community remains strong, vital, and prepared for the future. Volunteer to make calls during this year’s “It’s Give O’Clock Somewhere” themed morning. The Federation provides training, a call script, and everything needed to set you up for success!
Most importantly, please answer the call when your phone rings on February 27, and if you’re able to help support our community, say “YES” when your volunteer caller asks for a gift to the 2022 Annual Campaign.
