Opportunities to Make a Difference
Global Links
Sort and pack discarded medical supplies for Latin American hospitals.
Book ‘Em
Respond to prisoners’ requests for reading material by sending books.
Charles Morris Nursing Center Visits
Help with Bingo and other activities for residents.
Meals for the Homeless
Food for the hungry through our work with East End Cooperative Ministry.
Advocacy
Iraq Study Group, universal single-payer health care, the environment, and Darfur “Call To Conscience.”
Alternative Gift Marketplace
Raise money for worthy causes in place of exchanging gifts during the holiday season.
PIIN
We work with Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network.
Mitzvah Day
An annual congregation-wide day of service to benefit local community organizations.
Mitzvah Kids
Children participate in special social action projects.
Special Events/Drives
Walk for the Whisper, High Holiday Food Drive, Winter Coat Drive and others.
Just Congregations
Congregation-based community organizing addressing real concerns with support supplied by the URJ.
Looking Forward
Whatever you are passionate about. It might be nursing care quality, education, transportation, affordable housing, slavery, etc. Do your part and join us in helping to repair the world.





