Mitzvah Opportunities
1. Helping Afghan Refugees
Many Afghan refugees left with just the clothes on their back; money and supplies are greatly needed as they resettle. Two good organizations working on this locally are the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and International Neighbors (IN).
- Click HERE to learn more about supporting the efforts of the IRC.
- Click HERE to support the work of International Neighbors.
- Click HERE to learn more about a supply drive organized by UVA Muslims United
2. The Haven
The Haven is looking for a group of volunteers to take over the Soup Kitchen for some or all Friday lunches. The hope is to find a (rotating) group of CBI volunteers that could either cook 40 lunches at the Haven kitchen, or prepare meals at home and bring them to the Haven. If this might be of interest to you please contact the Social Action Committee.
3. Backpack Buddies
Students all over the state have just started the new school year, and are excited to see their friends and learn in class. Unfortunately, many parents cannot afford to buy backpacks and school supplies. Backpack Buddies distributes backpacks full of school supplies to children who need them. In support of this project, the Social Action Committee is collecting school supplies that can be dropped off at the CBI Administrative Office during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm).
