Tikkun Olam/Social Action

 

At Temple Kehillat Chaim, we have a long tradition of serving the community. It is one of the primary tenets of Judaism, the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).  We incorporate this ideal into the many community programs and events that we support around Atlanta.

 

 

One of the requirements for B'nai Mitzvah is to complete a community service project. CLICK HERE to read about some of the "Mitzvah projects" done by TKC students.

 

 

 

 

Temple Kehillat Chaim supports many community projects and initiatives, such as:

 

 

The Drake House

 

TKC is one of the Drake House's "Neighbor to Neighbor" sponsors contributing time, energy and financial resources to our sponsored apartment at the Drake House. The Drake House is transitional housing for homeless mothers with children. Rabbi Winokur has served on the Drake House Advisory Council since its inception in 2006.

 

Did you know? 

•  75% of residents at the Drake House transition to stable housing upon completing the program.
• The Drake House has served 214 families with 393 children since opening their doors in 2006.
• All school-age children are able to stay at their original school while living at the Drake House.
• Single mothers with children are the fastest growing homeless population.

 

Photo: Raising awareness and money for the Drake House at their annual Drake Walk fundraiser. CLICK HERE for information about this year's Drake Walk on May 5, 2012.

 

 

 

Hunger Walk/Run 

Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta

 

TKC has supported the Hunger Walk for over ten years by walking as a congregation in this annual event.  CLICK HERE  for information about this year's Walk/Run on March 11, 2012.

 

Did you know?

• A study released in 2011 revealed that 27.9% of Georgia’s children live in food insecure households – more than 700,000 children under age 18. (Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap: Child Food Insecurity 2011. Data released Aug. 2011)
• All proceeds collected through Hunger Walk/Run remain in our community.
• In 2011, over 13,000 participants raised more than $500,000.

 

 

 

Zaban Couples Shelter

Sponsored by The Temple

 

The Zaban Couples Shelter provides housing and two meals daily for 22 homeless couples in Atlanta. Each couple is provided a private bedroom, linens and laundry supplies. Residents are required to attend AA and NA meetings held in the Center. In lieu of paying a fee to reside at the Center, couples are assigned basic chores on a rotating basis. Additionally, residents are linked with social service providers to help them break the cycle of homelessness. Temple Kehillat Chaim sponsors one meal per month at the Zaban Couples Shelter.

 

Did you know?

•  The Zaban Couples Shelter assists couples transitioning from homelessness to resettlement and independence.
•  The program provides a supportive and encouraging environment for residents as they work to become contributing members of our community.
•  The shelter is open annually from October 15 until April 30.

 

 

 

 

URJ Mitzvah Day

Sponsored by the Greater Atlanta Reform Clergy (GARC) and the Union for Reform Judaism

 

The URJ's first annual Mitzvah Day was held February 19, 2012 in Atlanta. Temple Kehillat Chaim participated with families volunteering in one of five "volunteer tracks":  Aging, Environmental, Healthcare, Homlessness, and Hunger. We look forward to this event becoming a tradition in Atlanta!

 

 

 

 

This page was last Updated: February 22, 2012 (RSH)