SERVICE PROJECTS

Service Projects

The Service Projects Committee will oversee current and new service projects as deemed relevant by the Social Justice Council. This SPC is responsible for developing and establishing criteria to be used when evaluating and selecting new service projects. If the SPC determines that a new service project is desired, it will develop an action plan which is to be passed by the SJC and, when needed, the Board.

The SPC will be responsible for examining the effectiveness and viability of all our service projects, identifying organizational partners, developing lay leadership for Temple projects, and helping to recruit volunteers as needed. If the SPC determines that a project is not succeeding or meeting Temple’s goals, it can recommend to the SJC that the project be discontinued.

The SPC will work with the SJC to coordinate communication and education for all service project opportunities. The committee will identify and nurture leadership, participants and potential organizational partners.

Temple Emanu-El’s current Service Projects:

First Sundays at The Bridge – serves approximately 800 dinners to homeless men and women.

Help a Bare Apartment Become a Happy Home – help “decorate” homes for women and children who have graduated from The Bridge (Dallas Homeless Center) into their own apartments. Needed items: lamps, pictures, kitchen utensils, toys, books, etc.

Temple Mitzvah Cart at Children’s Medical Center Dallas – work in the Emergency waiting room by assisting with the Mitzvah Cart (filled with toys, books, and puzzles), play with siblings of children waiting to be admitted or visit with parents.

North Dallas Shared Ministries – we currently have around 40 members who volunteer their time by sorting clothing, restocking the food pantry, redistributing medical files, etc.

Maple Lawn Read-A-Thon – read to schoolchildren in Dallas 3 times a year.

Meals on Wheels – deliver meals to homebound seniors and the disable through the Visiting Nurses Association.

If you would like more information, please contact Melanie Rubin or Peggy Kaufman.
CLICK HERE for the Social Justice Council roster and contact information.