How can you go shopping, not spend a penny, and do a mitzvah all at the same time? Volunteer at NCJW’s Back 2 School Store on Sunday, Aug. 1.
The Back 2 School Store is a program of NCJW Essex County Section, and this is the second annual event. Roughly 500 Essex County children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds will each work with a “personal shopper” to select clothing, school supplies, and personal-care items at the site, which is set up to resemble a department store. More than 300 MetroWest volunteers will be on site to ensure that the day runs smoothly for the children and their families.
While the children are shopping, parents and guardians visit the on-site Family Resource Center, also set up by NCJW, where programs and information about community resources, Medicaid, adult health care, and career and educational opportunities will be available.
You can find more information about Back 2 School Store here:
http://www.ncjwessex.org/back2school_factsheet.html
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NCJW is already planning for the 2011 Back 2 School Store! For information about volunteering for next year’s Back 2 School Store (planning phases or on site), contact our director of volunteers, Sue Wasserman: swasserman AT ncjwessex DOT org (written out to prevent spam).
Susan Steinberg
Director of Communications
National Council of Jewish Women
Essex County Section