Tikkun Olam
B’nai Havurah has an active Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) Committee, which works to help alleviate hunger, homelessness, disease, ignorance, abuse, and oppression among all people. Also, the committee works to preserve the health of the global ecosystem upon which all life depends. Tikkun Olam is prepared to take action, both individually and as a community, ethically and socially responsible.
Scroll down to learn how you can apply for a grant to support your non-profit organization.
Support Tikkun Olam’s Effort to Address Escalating Food Insecurity in Denver - click here.
Grant Recipients
Click here to learn about organizations that received a grant in 2021.
Apply For A Grant
The Tikkun Olam Committee welcomes grant proposals for social action projects initiated by a congregation member or agency.
Tikkun Olam grants go to projects that act on the Tikkun Olam obligation to repair the world. We encourage the submission of proposals that address child poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, and saving the earth. Previous projects funded through Tikkun Olam have been sponsored by groups such as Women4Women, Trees Water & People, Knitting4Peace, Shadhika, Kavod on the Road, Jewish Family Service, CASA, the Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Alliance, Family Tree, and Earthlinks.
The Tikkun Olam grants program is made possible through the generosity of our members through their half-shekel and other contributions. We encourage members, including our B'nai Mitzvah young adults, to sponsor an organization or program that supports the mission of Tikkun Olam.
As a sponsor, members will support the application process and serve as a liaison between the organization and the grant committee.
The Tikkun Olam Grants Sub-committee accepts project proposals for Tikkun Olam grant funds at any time. Grants are limited to no more than $500, and funds awarded must be used no later than one year from the date they are provided to the grantee.
To review additional details and apply for a grant:
Go here to complete the form online (preferred method) or
download and print the form HERE.
For assistance or questions, please contact
tikkunolam@bnaihavurah.org.
Winter 2025 Clothing Drive
Once again our indigenous friends in North and South Dakota are facing extreme cold this winter. We will be collecting NEW or almost new items for children (and Virgil reminded me that they keep growing and needing new clothes- a sense of humor is so wonderful) and adults including winter coats, snow boots, hiking boots, wool socks, snow bibs, ski suits, thick wool sweaters, snow gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, GOOD WARM sleeping bags, fleece or wool blankets, and thermal undergarments (new only). Handknit scarves, gloves and socks, and items made from wool yarn are preferred and are the warmest. Items that keep you warm in subzero temperatures are the best Please nothing damaged or dirty. Gift cards to Walmart, Cenex, Napa Auto Parts and Dollar Store are welcome. Checks can be made out to UCC Elk Horn Church
Please bring your donations to Alice Turak, 1543 S Locust St by Oct. 29th.. If you would like your donation picked up, please call: Alice at 303-324-4864. If you would prefer to send your donation directly, please refer to the address below:
Virgil Standing Crow
UCC Elk Horn Church
228 Grand River Drive
Little Eagle, SD 57639
Please, if you are ordering new items by mail order, send items directly to Little Eagle.
