Three Upcoming Volunteer Events with Washington, DC Jewish Community Center

The DC Jewish Community Center (JCC) has three upcoming volunteer events. To sign up for any of the events, visit the link below the description and click "Buy Tickets" at the bottom of the page. NOTE: You do not have to pay for any of these events (tickets cost $0); however, you should reserve a spot through the online sign up. Hunger Action at the 16th Street J - February 2, 2012 Washington DCJCC

Register to prepare food for the homeless on February 2 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Join MCCCS's most successful year-round program! Hunger Action prepares over 7,000 meals a year, at about 35 events annually. Join us as we mix, chop and create food for the homeless shelters in the DC area. It's a great and rewarding experience. 2-4 Hunger Action projects are held each month. Two of these are usually held at the Center. People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to participate. No cooking experience needed. The food prepared though this program is donated to our year-round partner, DC Central Kitchen. Sign up here. Emery Shelter Visit - February 12, 2012 Washington DCJCC Dear Volunteer, Make a difference in the lives of the homeless. If you know how to play cards, chess, checkers or backgammon, your gamesmanship will be valued. Play a game or simply visit with the men staying in this shelter in Northeast DC. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to participate. Volunteers will meet at the 16th Street J and travel together to Emery Shelter.                Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM If you'd like to attend this event you can RSVP online here. Handmade for the Homeless - February 29, 2012 Washington DCJCC    Each year for the MCCCS December 25th Day of Service (D25), we gift wrap hats, scarves, socks and slippers for the homeless in the Washington DC community. THE GROUP MADE OVER 300 ITEMS IN 2011!! Join fellow knitters and crocheters to make handmade goodies for a great cause!  Whether you're an experienced knitter or crocheter or just interested in learning, we hope you'll join us at a Handmade for the Homeless!  Our goal is to contribute as many warm winter items as possible to distribute as gifts at D25. We know December is still months away but we want to start off the year on a warm note! December 25th seems far away but it will be here before we know it. We hope you will help add to our collection. What Should I Bring? Please bring your own needles/crochet hooks.  All levels of knitters and crocheters are welcome.  Don't know how to knit or crochet? We'll teach you! If you are not already working on a warm winter item and are looking for a great project or just starting out, please bring: #8 or #10 knitting needles (circular or straight) or a size H crochet hook at least 6 oz of any color(s) "worsted weight" yarn Patterns can be provided. Additional hat patterns using #17 needles or a size N crochet hook are also available. If you have questions about this event please contact Sheryl at sherlinov@gmail.com. If you can't join us in person, join us in spirit by knitting or crocheting: Hats Scarves Gloves and Mittens Socks or slippers Other items to keep people warm and toasty in the cold winter months Knitted and other donations can be brought to the 16th Street J. Contact Erica Steen at ericas@washingtondcjcc.org to make arrangements. Thank you! Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sign up here.