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YOM TIKKUN OLAM

Join us for a day of volunteering in Greensboro.

At Yom Tikkun Olam, volunteers of all ages will work together to perform acts of social responsibility and kindness – fulfilling our shared obligation for tikkun olam, repairing the world.

On Yom Tikkun Olam, we give our time to make a difference in the community.

WHICH PROJECT WILL YOU CHOOSE?

 

SANCTUARY HOUSE

Volunteering at Sanctuary House will help adults who experience symptoms of mental illness gain a greater sense of independence and pride, for a purposeful and rewarding life.

 

A SIMPLE GESTURE

 A Simple Gesture makes giving to local food pantries and nonprofits as convenient as possible, donating over 3 million meals since 2015. Their donations help fill the shelves at the David D. Frazier Food Pantry at JFS. 

 

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BIRTHDAY BOXES

Assemble Birthday Cake boxes to donate to a local school. The boxes will be given to familes in need who may not be able to afford to make a birthday cake for their children. 

 

BACKPACK BEGINNINGS

By ensuring food and basic necessities are given directly to children in need, BackPack Beginnings makes a positive and lasting impact on their health and well-being.

 

PEACEHAVEN COMMUNITY FARM

Peacehaven Community Farm is a sustainable farm on 89 acres of organic gardens, rolling pastures, and woodlands that connects people with special needs to their community.

 

AUTHORACARE COLLECTIVE

Volunteers at AuthoraCare Collective truly make a difference. Use your unique skills and personality to be a part of a wonderful team of local people who serve others.

 

MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES

  • Triad Health Project

  • Guilford Education Alliance

  • Greensboro Urban Ministry

  • Adopt a Park

  • Arc of Greensboro 

  • And More!

2025 REGISTRATION COMING SOON

“Tzedakah and acts of kindness are the equivalent to all the mitzvot in the Torah.”

Jerusalem Talmud, Pe’ah 1:1

Join us for YOM TIKKUN OLAM.

YOM TIKKUN OLAM is a Jewish-led day of social action.

Guided by these Jewish values:

  • Tikkun Olam repairing the world
  • Gemilut Chasadim acts of loving kindness 
  • Tzedek justice 

Hundreds of people of all faiths, and all ages, will gather together to make a difference in our community.

2025 REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Take on the true spirit of repairing the world by volunteering throughout the year!

If you’d like to continue the mission of Tikkun Olam, then you can be a Torchbearer – and carry the Jewish values of repairing the world into the greater Greensboro community all year long.

To learn more about how to become a Torchbearer, contact JFS Volunteer and Senior Program Coordinator Jamie Schleuning (336) 852-4829 ext 227.

SUPPORT YOM TIKKUN OLAM!

 

Help Fund the Projects:

A financial donation helps support the costs associated with the Yom Tikkun Olam projects, and enables families, neighbors and friends to work together to help those in need in our community. Click here to donate to our YTO tzedekah box!

 

Food Pantry Collection:

Help Fill the David D. Frazier Food Pantry at JFS. Please donate canned and non-perishable food, diapers, formula, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, hairbrushes, soap, shampoo, deodorant, chapstick, tissue packs, fruit cups, juice boxes, granola bars, small snacks, etc. Donations can be dropped off at Beth David, Temple Emanuel or Jewish Family Services.

MORE JFS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ►