Plans are underway for our partnership with the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN), and we wanted to give you all an update on where we are in the planning process. IHN’s Shelter Program provides shelter, meals, and supportive services to homeless families in Cincinnati. Our first hosting week is December 20th–27th 2009. There is a lot to do, and your help will be appreciated and needed. Even if you are not available that week, many tasks need to be completed before and after the actual hosting week. We’ve got small and large tasks; we’ve also got one-time only and on-going tasks! No commitment is too small (though if you want to go big, who are we to discourage you?)

So, to volunteer for this program (or to learn more about it as we get closer), please email Kathy Wise at kawise@cinci.rr.com or call her at 351-1039. You can also call the synagogue office at 513-793-1800 to put your name on our volunteer list. The need is great, our possibilities to make a difference are great, and IT'S A MITZVAH!

We’ll be having two training meetings for anyone interested in volunteering (you need only attend one):
Thursday, August 27th at 7:30 p.m. at Adath Israel - 1st volunteer training session
Thursday, October 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at Adath Israel - 2nd volunteer training session

Watch for details regarding a "field trip" to the IHN day center (entitled) "IHN Today, Home Tomorrow" to learn about the holistic services IHN provides for clients.

This is a huge undertaking, and we are counting on YOU, the Adath Israel family, to help make it a success. As you can see below, we need a lot of “stuff,” and there is much more that will be needed as we get closer. Please share the list with your friends and families. We have storage space available!

LOOK FOR THE “IHN CORNER” AT MITZVAH DAY ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH!



We are in need of many items to be donated for IHN Week! Please share this list with friends and family.
Donations needed:
Cash
3 baby cribs
3-4 high chairs
Twin size bed linens
Twin size zippered, plastic mattress covers
Pillows
Lamps
Bedside stands
Alarm Clocks
Baby (crib size) sheets
Diapers (all sizes) and baby wipes
Blankets, comforters
Towels, washcloths
Toiletries
Games and books
Sports equipment
Stuffed animals
Arts and crafts supplies
Over the counter medicines (Tylenol, Advil, Cough medicine,
cold/allergy meds, tampons, sanitary napkins)
All sizes of garbage bags
Boxes of tissues
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
Individual left-over containers
Cleaning products
First aid kits