Making a difference in our community and our world by translating our religious values into social action.

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.