February 04, 2012   11 Sh'vat 5772
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Green Shalom  

Green Shalom Call to Costco Shoppers

Two years ago Costco stopped carrying recycled bath tissue and paper towels because, according to the manager, these products “were not moving.” A few environmentally conscious people encouraged him to try again, so Costco is now stocking Marcal 100% recycled bath tissue and paper towels. It will make a huge difference if a lot of people switch over to these products. Please support this effort to encourage Costco (and all other stores) to stock recycled paper products. It also helps to thank store managers for doing so!

Too Much Zucchini in Your Garden?

Help those in our community who don’t have enough food to eat. Do you have more tomatoes than your family can possibly eat? More peaches than you have time to can? Corn coming out of your ears? Despite California’s agricultural prosperity, as many as 40,000 San Luis Obispo County residents don’t know where and how they’ll get their next meal.

Grassroots II will take donations of fresh fruit and vegetables. They are located near CBD at 11545 Los Osos Valley Road. For more information about drop-off times, call Donna at Grassroots II at 471-1369 or 544-2333 or email Elie Axelroth at eaxelrot@calpoly.edu.

Printer cartridges

Thank you to those of you who brought your empty cartridges to the box in the office. We received $120.00 for the last batch. This really helps with office supplies. Please remember to bring them whenever it is convenient for you and we will get them to Office Max.

Social Action Volunteer Opportunities  

Breakfast Buddies

Second Tuesday of every month 

If you are available to commit to this great mitzvah please email Vivian Levy at jardinjunk@hotmail.com

Homeless Shelter Sunday Dinner

Congregation Beth David provides dinner at the Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter on the fourth Sunday of even-numbered months. We need volunteers to donate and prepare main dishes, vegetables, potatoes or rice, salads, bread, fruit, and desserts – plus plates etc.

If you are interested in donating, serving, or otherwise being involved, please contact social-action@cbdslo.org

Homeless Overflow in August

CBD hosts overflow from the homeless shelters during the month of August each year. Volunteers sleep in a comfortable and private area; and our guests are housed in the Blum Social Hall.

If you are interested in helping out with this great mitzvah please email Vivian Levy at jardinjunk@hotmail.com
Social Action Scholarship Information  

Announcement of Third Annual

Community-Wide Scholarship Award

The Congregation Beth David - Social Action Committee Scholarship Award

The Social Action Committee of Congregation Beth David, San Luis Obispo is offering one $500 scholarship award to one high school senior attending either a public, private or home high school in San Luis Obispo County.

This scholarship application is available to candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to social justice such as: alleviating hunger, promoting peace, correcting economic injustice, promoting environmental sustainability, or incorporating social action into his/her life.

The student must have plans to continue his/her education at an accredited community college, trade school, or four-year college/university.

There is no restriction on proposed field of major study or career goal.

Scholarship funds will be awarded directly to the student.

The most important concern of the Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee is that the student recognizes the importance of each of us in helping to repair the world.

We hope that you will recommend this award to the appropriate students at your school.

If you have any questions, please email: social-action@cbdslo.org.

Social Action Scholarship Forms  

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