Spotilight on Action

Spotlight on Action

Across the country, NCJW members and supporters take action to create progressive social change at the local and national level. These efforts result in policy changes, community development, and public awareness — all the while sparking personal passions and renewing individual commitment to important social issues.

Judicious Advocacy in PA

The Pennsylvania Coalition for Constitutional Values
July 21, 2010 | 0 comments

The Pennsylvania Coalition for Constitutional Values (PCCV) is a diverse alliance of over 50 regional organizations who come together to work on judicial nominees. As we enter our second year of co-chairing this coalition, we're proud to have led advocacy efforts for two historical appointments to the Supreme Court.

Empowering Women in Essex County

Career Quest at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women
March 18, 2010 | 2 comments

The Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women -- which is funded by the NCJW Essex County Section -- has been providing women, children, and families with innovative community services and programs for nearly three decades!

Helping Children, Helping Each Other: The Back to School Stores in St. Louis and Essex County

August 27, 2009 | 4 comments

About 700 volunteers came together this year in St. Louis and Essex County to make events in both communities a great success. In total, we outfitted 1,178 children for school, giving them much-needed clothing like shoes, shirts, pants, socks, underwear, coats, hats, and gloves – plus backpacks, school supplies, and personal care items like shampoo. But the Stores didn’t stop there. We also provided these children and their families with resources and information about a range of important health issues, such as blood pressure check-ups, cholesterol and glucose screenings, health insurance, lead paint, and more. We were even able to offer dental referrals and eye screenings on-site at the St. Louis store!

Training Leaders in Little Rock

April 27, 2009 | 4 comments

I have been involved in NCJW for 20 years, serving in a variety of leadership positions ranging from national board member, president of the NCJW Boca Delray Section, national commissioner, and life member. My tenure as an NCJW volunteer and supporter has been valuable in more ways than I could have imagined, proving to be a very formative time for me personally and professionally.

Taking NCJW’s Voice to Capitol Hill

April 24, 2009 | 4 comments

In February, the State Public Affair chairs gathered in Washington DC for two days of training, inspiration, and of course, visits to the Hill. Just prior to my trip to Washington, I called Congresswoman Ros-Lethinen's office to set up an appointment. I figured I would end up meeting with a staff member. However, minutes after I called, someone from the office called me back. The Congresswoman was free at 11 am. Was I available?

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