Maple Street Shelter

"You shall open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor, and to your needy kinsman in your land" (Deuteronomy 15:11).  Beth Jacob members volunteer at the Maple Street Shelter on Christmas Eve and Easter.  Our very own community member Brian Greenberg is the Director of Programs and Services of Shelter Network, the parent organization of Maple Street Shelter.

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EASTER DINNER 2012 AT MAPLE STREET SHELTER

HOW CAN I HELP?

WHO CAN DO THIS MITZVAH?

 

Click on the photo of Michelle and her family to read their success story and how the Shelter Network helped them.

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Please join us and sign up for the 2012 Easter Dinner at Maple Street by clicking on this link!!

Sunday, April 8, 4:30 p.m.

Once again, CBJ will host Easter Dinner at Maple Street Shelter in Redwood City!

Maple Street Shelter is located at 1580 Maple Street in Redwood City.  Click here for a map.

We need volunteers to provide hot food and drinks and to assist with set-up and clean-up. Participating in this event is a very rewarding experience!!! Kids will take "orders" from each resident and then personally serve them their meal.

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HOW CAN I HELP?

There are several ways you and your family/friends can help with this mitzvah. We need volunteers to:

COOK FOOD:

• Food needs to be dropped off at 5:00 p.m.

• Maple Street Shelter has no kitchen; hot or cold food must be brought ready to serve

• Food should be brought in disposible trays - they will also be used for leftovers

• Bring a hearty holiday meal - each dish should serve 12-15 adults

• The suggested menu is deliberately vague - Salads, Starches, Breads, Brisket/Turkey, Drinks, Dessert.  Dessert is the one item where there is generally too much so please consider one of the other items.  Easter falls during Passover, so menu items that you can prepare in a kashered kitchen are included. Please confirm your dish in the sign-up form.

SET UP:

• Please arrive at 4:30

SERVE FOOD:

• Plan to be at Maple Street Shelter from 5:00 p.m. to approximately 6:30

CLEAN UP:

• From 6:00 to approximately 7:00 p.m.

• Prepare leftover packages and cleanup

• Needed: Each person bring 2 large/heavy rolls of aluminum foil for making leftover plates/packages

  Click here to sign up!

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WHO CAN DO THIS MITZVAH?

At the Maple Street Shelter, volunteers of all ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.  This is a great opportunity for religious school students.  If you are in a Chavurah please consider taking on a part of this event.