Congregation Agudas Achim - Help Our Community

INTERNAL RESOURCES

Kesher Social Worker at Agudas Achim

Here at Agudas Achim we know that many of our congregants and family members find themselves in need of support during life transitions and crises. The Kesher Program is a partnership between Agudas Achim and Jewish Family Service to provide an onsite social worker to assist members of the congregation during these times. Nicole Jellinek, LICSW is available to meet with congregants, provide consultation, short term counseling, information and referrals and guide you to the resources available. THIS IS DONE ON A CONFIDENTIAL BASIS. You may contact Nicole directly at (508) 212-9243. or go to: http://agudasma.org/blogs/?cat=22 for details.

EXTERNAL RESOURCES

Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline
1-800-645-8333 TTY: 1-800-377-1292

With the high cost of living in the Commonwealth and more than 522,000 people across the state struggling to put food on the table, chances are that a friend or neighbor of yours is having difficulty making ends meet this winter. Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline can help. The FoodSource Hotline is the only comprehensive information and referral service for the hungry in Massachusetts.

Counselors can provide information and screen callers for food stamp eligibility, connect them to school meal programs, and direct them to emergency food resources right in their neighborhood. Counselors can assist callers in 160 languages and the calls are both personalized and confidential. Extend your goodwill and reach out to those in need. A call to Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline may be all it takes to provide comfort to someone who is struggling.

In response to the increased demand for help, Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline has extended its hours to:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Saturday: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

BETA COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Community of Friends Program is committed of developing and supporting relationships which are unique and social in nature. If you would like more information, please call Pam Bliss at 508-222-7011.

NORTH ATTLEBORO COUNCIL ON AGING

The local Meals on Wheels program delivers hot nourishing meals to homebound seniors within our community. To participate, volunteer drivers need to be available between 10 am and 12 noon during any day of the work week. The Council on Aging is in urgent need of drivers at this time of year. Please contact them at 508-699-0131 to arrange an interview and training.

HOSPICE OF COMMUNITY VISITING NURSES AGENCY

Volunteer roles include visiting clients, transportation to medical appointments, courier service to doctors' offices, office duties, yard work for families, running errands and much more. No experience necessary! Training is provided. Contact Irene Marecek at CVNA at 508-222-0118 x 4116 for more information.

THE CARING COMMITTEE

The Caring Committee helps members with a variety of needs. If you need rides, meals, or other assistance, please contact Rabbi Elyse at 508-222-2243. If you would like to volunteer your time, please call the Rabbi for more information.