Mitzvah
Days
Join the Federation in making a difference during Mitzvah Days!
We're excited to support local organizations in the work they do.
Check out the information below.
Bridges to Housing Stability - Welcome Home Basket Donation Drive
Bridges to Housing Stability is a Howard County nonprofit serving individuals and families at risk of and experiencing homelessness. Bridges believes housing is the key to a household’s stability.
Whether resolving the issue of homelessness or preventing a household from becoming homeless,
Bridges’ approach and mission focuses on long term housing stability through case management,
financial assistance, and advocacy.
Project
Please support clients of Bridges to Housing Stability by collecting and/or donating the following household items (or download the attached list):
Adult Toothbrushes • Antibacterial hand soap • Bath towels • Children’s Toothbrushes • Hand towels • Laundry basket/hamper • Paper towels • Toilet paper • Toothpaste • Wall calendar • Wash cloths
FEDTov
FedTov is a corps of committed volunteers who assist the Jewish Federation of Howard County’s Social Worker by positively affecting the quality of life of at-risk Jewish residents in Howard County. Their goal is to improve everyday life by connecting resources, volunteers, and goods and services with Jewish residents who experience ongoing needs in Howard County.
Project
Please support clients of FEDTov by purchasing and donating Gift Cards for their use. A list of specific needs and times for drop-off are provided upon registration.
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center - Provide Dinner
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center provides 24/7 access to behavioral health, crisis, and homeless services for individuals and families.
Project
Providing dinner for 60 people between the dates of 12/8 and 12/12.
Dinner must be delivered to Grassroots by 1:30 p.m. on the date that is chosen.
See attached recipes that serve 60 people:
Project Linus - Make Blankets
Project Linus provides love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new handmade blankets, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”
Project
Join us on December 12, 4-6pm, for an all-ages blanket-making session with Project Linus lead volunteers. Detailed location information and other details are provided upon registration.
This project is in collaboration with Bet Aviv, B’Yachad, Columbia Jewish Congregation, and Kol Nefesh.
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