Woman Has 1 Week To Help 125 Children

Shelter Fund-Raiser in Jeopardy Of Failing

Los Gatos, CA (PRWEB) August 6, 2004 -- Susan Wigley has one week to help 125 children she doesn't even know. Susan, the new chair of the Social Action Committee at Congregation Shir Hadash is tasked with completing a fund-raiser of school supplies for 125 children located at 3 shelters by August 13. "It's a daunting task" she says, shaking her head. "We only have 30 backpacks full of school supplies so far. You don't want to let any child down and send them to school without supplies. Our annual Backpacks For Children In Need Drive is in danger of failing this year."

Susan and her committee can offer tax-donation receipts for any school supplies or money dontated to the program. They are requesting any of the following items be donated to Congregation Shir Hadash in any quantity in order to assist children in need: Backpacks, Safety scissors, Notebooks, Pencils, Pens, Erasers, Marking Pens, Crayons, Paper - white and colored, Stickers, Paste or glue sticks, Folders, Art Supplies, Calculators and any other school supplies, toys or games for children 16 years or less. "We are in terrible need for backpacks and calculators" Susan said. "We have contacted over 70 businesses and are hoping for a strong response."

The backpacks will be distributed the week of August 16 to the children at various shelters.

Donations can be sent to:

Congregation Shir Hadash

Attn: Social Action Committee

20 Cherry Blossom Lane

Los Gatos, CA 95032

ABOUT CONGREGATION SHIR HADASH

Shir Hadash is an evolving Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to providing a vital Jewish life, spiritual growth, and a sense of community for its members. Founded in 1980, our congregation now numbers more than 500 member families. Our name means "New Song," and as a congregation we worship together through Song, Torah Study, and Community. Shir Hadash is a 501c(3) organization, a legal non-profit charity. Donations made to Shir Hadash are considered "tax deductable" and a receipt will be provided for tax purposes.

ABOUT CONGREGATION SHIR HADASH SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE

Founded in 1999, the Shir Hadash Social Action Committee provides outreach to the community at large. In the past five years, the Social Action Committee has steered events such as: Blood Drive - Held twice a year for the local Blood Bank; Tzedakah Day (Charity Day) - last year over 300 volunteers completed 80 projects around the Greater Bay Area; Food Collection - Held twice a year for local shelters; Passover Outreach - Members or visiting guests without a ritual meal are "matched" to members of the Congregation to ensure their community welcome; Backpacks for Children in Need - Our members donate backpacks to local shelters for children