Impact
The Riverdale Y enriches lives by cultivating universally-shared values central to Jewish life, through educational, cultural, wellness, and service programs for all.
We do this through our values:
We create a space of belonging, where everyone feels respected and appreciated for who they are.
We build and strengthen community
We are committed to lifelong learning and growth
We have a responsibility to care for one another, in our local community and in our world
We nurture our minds, bodies and souls
In November, thanks to you, and all our volunteers…
- We packed 175 lbs of rice and 165 lbs of beans, making 700 individual bags of uncooked rice and beans for persons who use the Friendly Fridges
- We packed over 200 care packages for troops in hot spots
- We went to AFYA Foundation, learned how to properly sort medical supplies, and sorted over 250 lbs
In October, thanks to you, and all our volunteers…
- We donated 66 pints of blood, saving 198 lives in the process! Next Blood Drive is on January 16.
- We supported over 1,000 people at the Tom Chapin Concert on October 9
- We hosted games, and arts and crafts at Amalgamated Fall Festival, serving over 200 members (young and older!) in our community.
In September, thanks to you, and all our volunteers…
- We supplied over 270 sandwiches for the friendly fridges!
- We made and gifted over 400 gift bags for Rosh Hashanah to our community!
- We delivered over 500 lbs of food to homebound older adults, and the local food pantries!
