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Space is limited and assignments will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

10:00AM
Wrap it Up at Miami Children’s Hospital
Volunteers are needed to help wrap donated gifts for children spending the holidays in the hospital. Volunteers are asked to bring wrapping paper and tape. Ages 14 and up welcome. Check in at Miami Children’s Hospital, 3100 SW 62nd Avenue, Miami.
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9:00AM
Prepare a holiday meal at the Chapman Partnership for the Homeless. Assist the kitchen staff and help make a healthy holiday meal for residents. Ages 15 and over welcome. Check in at the Chapman Partnership for the Homeless, 1550 North Miami Avenue, Miami.
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9:00AM
Put your chef skills to work at the Salvation Army. Join the kitchen staff in preparing a holiday meal for families at the Salvation Army. Ages 15 and over welcome. Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
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9:00AM
Cook it up at Ronald McDonald House. Prepare a special meal for families staying at Ronald McDonald House. These families bring their loved ones from all over the world for treatment at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Help warn their tummies. Ages 10 and over welcome. Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
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9:30AM
Be a friendly visitor to patients at Aventura Hospital. Make people smile with a warm visit and brighten their day. Ages 18 and over welcome. Check in at Aventura Hospital in the Main Lobby, 20800 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura.
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10:00AM
Join us at the Community Partnership for the Homeless as we serve a holiday lunch to the residents. Warm someone’s tummy while warming your own heart! Ages 10 and over welcome. Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Blvd, Miami.
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10:00AM
Exercise your culinary expertise. Join volunteers and assist the Kitchen Staff at the Miami Rescue Mission in preparing a holiday meal. Ages 10 and over welcome. Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
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10:00AM
Serve a meal at the Miami Rescue Mission. Serve a holiday meal to men staying at the Mission. Bring an extra bit of warmth to their day. Ages 10 and over welcome Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Blvd, Miami.
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10:00AM
Make a child smile! Help create a holiday celebration at the Ronald McDonald House. Sing a song, do arts and crafts, decorate cookies and make someone smile! Feel free to bring an unwrapped present for children ages 3 months to 13 years old. Those with musical talents are encouraged to bring their instruments and share in song. Ages 5 and over welcome Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
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10:00AM
Create a Holiday Celebration at the Chapman Partnership for the Homeless. Join the families who find a warm meal and warm hearts at the Partnership on the holidays. Create a festive event with arts and crafts, a toy drive and cookie decorating. This is great for volunteers who play an instrument, sing or can perform a magic show. Ages 5 and over welcome Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
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10:00AM
Bring Some Smiles to Holtz Children’s Hospital. Volunteers are asked to bring small toys, books or activity sets for distribution to children in the hospital. Ages 15 and up welcome. Check in at Holtz Children’s Hospital, 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami. Space is very limited.
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10:00AM
Knit handmade baby hats and booties to be given to local children’s hospitals and shelters for victims of domestic violence. Put your skill and talent to work to make a difference. Program will take place at the Federation, some supplies will be available; please bring yarn and needles. No age restriction – if you can knit, you can participate. Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
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10:00AM
Serve a meal at the Salvation Army. Help set up the room, pour drinks, serve food and mingle with the residents at the Salvation Army. Share holiday warmth with those in need on this very special day! Ages 10 and over welcome. Check in at The Salvation Army, 1907 N.W. 38th street, Miami.
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10:00AM
Join the Potluck Holiday Celebration at Lotus House, a shelter for homeless women, children and youth. Join other volunteers in serving a potluck holiday meal to more than 200 women and their children seeking shelter. Volunteers are asked to bring a homemade dish to be served. Ages 10 and over welcome Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
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Statement on Ongoing College Campus Protests

Statement on Ongoing College Campus Protests

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) stand in solidarity with Jewish college students across the country who are being targeted on campus simply because they are Jewish or because they believe that Israel has the right to exist as a homeland for the Jewish people.

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Yom HaShoah Commemoration is May 5

Yom HaShoah Commemoration is May 5

Next weekend’s Yom HaShoah observance is a chance to stand in solidarity with your Miami community and pay tribute to the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust and honor the strength and courage of the Survivors.

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Making a Difference Through The Foundation

Making a Difference Through The Foundation

This year, The Foundation will contribute $3.1 million to the Annual Campaign, thanks to the careful consideration of more than 100 generous donors who created endowed gifts by including Federation in their estate plans or through retirement funds, insurance policies or lifetime gifts.

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Wellness Shabbat in May


Wellness Shabbat in May


In an effort to shine a light on Mental Health Awareness Month, Federation’s BeWell Miami is organizing Wellness Shabbat, a collaboration between Miami Dade synagogues and organizations over the course of the five shabbatot in May.

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