NCJW Gives Back

NCJW Gives Back is an original, Community Service initiative of NCJW Chicago North Shore created during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Due to the Pandemic, the activities and ways to donate vary to accommodate all of our members.

NCJW Gives Back is generally every other month and shifts the service theme each time.  When the need arises, we include emergency events and ask for immediate donations.  Examples of service themes have been: homelessness, those affected by gun violence, book drives and more.

Are you interested in helping to plan these events? Please contact Donna Fishman at: [email protected]

2022/2023 Initiatives:

March 2023	November	September	August
We assembled Comfort Care Kits in conjunction with Planned Parenthood of IL for people to receive after seeking abortions.	Books, Bottles and Boots – we collected items for Share Our Spare.	Comfort Care Kits: We held a very successful packing event in Lisle.	We collected funds for the Highland Park Medical Fund and provided lunch to first-responders from Curt’s Cafe

2021/2022 Initiatives:

November	December	February	March
Warm-up Winter for Chicago’s Homeless by donating new winter-weather items in suport of The Night Ministry.  We have both in-person and virtual giving opportunities.	Support Mothers Against Community Gun Violence by donating books to local children and young adults who are coping with the trauma of gun violence in their lives.	The Northfield Township Food Pantry has been battling food insecurity for the past 50 years, assisting area residents who are unable to provide enough food for themselves and their families.	Deborah’s Place opens doors of opportunity for women who are homeless in Chicago with supportive housing and services. Support their residents with a household cleaning supply drive. Click here to see photos of our generous donations.

2020/2021 Initiatives:

October	November	December	February
Sadly, domestic abuse against women and children has increased during COVID. Our goal in October was to provide a little extra comfort for survivors. Click here for photos of our successful NCJW Gives Back October collection.	Due to the pandemic, many are experiencing food insecurity. This month, we wanted to help families obtain the food and basic staples they need so that no one has to choose between food and shelter. Click here for photos of our successful NCJW Gives Back November collection.	This is a difficult and confusing time, especially for children. This month, we wanted to provide some joy and comfort to children and their families during the holiday season. Click here for photos of our successful NCJW Gives Back December collection.	During the pandemic, the elderly, have had to cope with feelings of isolation and a limited ability to connect with their loved ones. This month we wanted to show them some love and appreciation. Click here for photos of our successful NCJW Gives Back February Collection.