Mitzvah of the Month – October

Support JFS Safe Parking Program

Jewish Family Service (JFS) operates the Safe Parking Program for unsheltered San Diegans living out of their vehicles. Individuals and families have a safe, secure place to sleep, available showers and bathroom facilities as well as access to food. They also receive supportive services and resources to help them find employment and assist with benefits, family wellness, school success, financial education and access to resources critical to getting ready to transition into permanent housing.

For October’s Mitzvah of the Month, you can show support by making a monetary donation to the Social Action Fund, either on line through the Temple’s website
or by mailing in a check, and designate the donation to the Safe Parking Dinner. Suzanne Schulman will be coordinating this project, and will schedule dates in October and November at their Balboa Ave. location. Temple members have been preparing and serving hot homemade meals for many years at the Safe Parking Program. During the pandemic, we could only supply a restaurant meal with no personal contact. We are now able to supply a personal touch and bring the meal and serve the dinner to 60 individuals working to transition from a difficult situation. If you are interested in helping to organize and serve meals in person, or have any other questions, please contact Suzanne at skschulman@gmail.com