IN NEED OF DONATIONS!

Your gently-loved clothing and household donations are urgently needed, and they make a real difference. Donations help stock Thrifitique Showroom and support Designer Dress Days, along with other NCJW/CLE programs, with proceeds improving the lives of women, children and families in the community.

JUNE 2

LIVESPECIAL.COM AT HUDSON COMMUNITY LIVING 

Connect with residents, help with a simple craft and support a nonprofit that provides safe independent living opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.

JUNE 3

ADVOCACY IN ACTION

The kickoff meeting of the Get Out the Vote campaign for the critical November midterm election where we will begin shaping our campaign messaging, outlining activities, and establishing goals.

JUNE 4

JOIN FOCUS ON FOSTER CARE AT CHAIR-ITY

Chair-ity is a nonprofit that provides gently used furniture at no cost to young adults aging out of foster care as they begin independent living. Volunteer for a day of sorting and packing kitchen items, organizing donations, auditing inventory and helping design spaces for upcoming deliveries.

JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25

KNIT FOR A CAUSE WITH DIGKNITTY

Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join DigKnitty to create bears, hats, scarves, blankets and more for Share What You Wear and other community partners. All skill levels are welcome.

JUNE 4

NCJW/CLE BOOK CLUB

Final Meeting of the Season! The final meeting on June 4 will consist of a BYO lunch, followed by a discussion to select books for 2026-2027 season.  

JUNE 5

WEAR ORANGE DAY

#WearOrange in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and attend events leading up to and throughout Wear Orange weekend.

JUNE 16

HEART-SHAPED PILLOW PROJECT

A meaningful morning of community service to sew and stuff soft heart-shaped pillows for patients recovering from breast cancer surgery. No sewing experience is necessary — there are tasks for everyone, and all materials will be provided.

SHOWCASING PARTNERSHIP SHABBAT

Through opening our homes and sharing a meal, NCJW/CLE's new Partnership Shabbat  program strengthens connections and builds unity with our beneficiary partners.

Here's what Lisa Cynamon Mayers had to say: 

"I absolutely loved the experience of hosting Partnership Shabbat. It allowed my husband and me to open our home to members of the community we would not have met otherwise. Around the table we told stories, learned from one another, laughed, and basked in the warmth of Shabbat."

If you'd like to find out more, or be a  host or a guest, or suggest partners to include, please email Cheryl Gordon at cherplus@gmail.com. 

LOVE TO SING?

Looking for individuals to join the Sing-Along group to sing at local Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities. No experience is necessary, and no memorization is required. Just a love of music!

HELP SHARE WHAT YOU WEAR (SWYW) ALL YEAR – Donate new and gently used clothing, warm winter outerwear, tennis shoes and boots, full and travel-size toiletries, and feminine hygiene products to support area children in need or in crisis.

AT THE NCJW/CLE OFFICE – Sort, pack, and distribute donated items. Please email Heather Schlang at swyw@ncjwcleveland.org to join the committee.

THIS MONTH’S CRITICAL NEED – Boys size 3T shirts, pants, and shorts. Boys long-sleeve t-shirts in sizes 8-14/16. Summer clothing for boys and girls in all sizes!

BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS

Wanted: Your gently used children’s books for the NCJW/CLE and Kids’ Book Bank Little Free Library Project. Please bring us your children's books to be placed in Little Free Libraries in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.

We get excited when we receive books like this! --->



Questions? Contact Debbie Joseph, josdeb3@gmail.com.

SHOP THRIFTIQUE SHOWROOM

5055 Richmond Rd. (just south of Miles)

Stay in the loop on sales and inventory by following @thriftiqueshowoom on Facebook, Instagram and now TikTok. 

Days: Wednesdays – Fridays

Store hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

DONATE TO DDD AND THRIFTIQUE

NCJW/CLE’S WAREHOUSE, 26055 Emery Rd. (behind the offices), IS OPEN FOR DONATIONS!

DONATION DROP-OFF HOURS

   Days: Monday - Friday

Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

To everyone who made a gift to the NCJW/CLE Annual Fund during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Without your generous support, we would not be able to continue all the impactful projects we offer to help the most vulnerable in our community. We look forward to your support again in the 2026-27 fiscal year.



If you would like more information about ways, you can support NCJW/CLE, please contact Allison Levine, VP of Fund Development, Blossom22149@gmail.com or Mindi Axner, Executive Director of NCJW/CLE, maxner@ncjwclevelanad.org

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:

Anita Birnbaum, Sheri Borovitz-Linda, Shelley Gilmore

WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF:

Gerald "Jerry" Dombcik, Deborah Glass, Rabbi Rosette "Rosie" Haim, Donna Yanowitz

IMAGES FROM MAY

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT 
Hats off to our incredible volunteers! 

Our Mad Hatter Tea Party-themed Volunteer Recognition Event was a wonderful celebration of dedication, kindness and service. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Joanne Grossberg, Ellen Rabb, Linda Stavis, and Alice Wyman. Thank you for the countless ways you make a difference in our community!

BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS & LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES PROJECT

Building Bridges with Books and the Little Free Library project were honored with the Partner Impact Award from The Cleveland Kids' Book Bank this past month. NCJW was proudly represented at the organization’s Annual Brunch celebration.



We’re excited to continue keeping Little Free Libraries stocked with books for students throughout the summer months!

MEMBERSHIP HAPPY HOUR

Good drinks, great bites and even better company! Members mixed, mingled, and made the most of a fun evening together at Tres Portillos. Thanks to everyone who came out and made the night one to remember!

KNIT FOR A CAUSE WITH DIGKNITTY

Creativity, community, and plenty of yarn came together at DigKnitty! Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels gathered to create bears, hats, scarves, blankets, and more for Share What You Wear and other local community partners. Thank you to everyone who stitched with purpose and helped spread warmth and care throughout the community!

BUILDING BRIDGES WITH BOOKS EVENING STICKERING SESSION

Members came together for a fun and productive evening at the Building Bridges with Books stickering session! Volunteers helped prep books for Little Free Libraries, shared plenty of laughs, and supported NCJW/CLE’s work in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Thank you to everyone who donated books and spent the evening making a difference!

CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS: BIGHEARTED BLOOMS DELIVERIES

Kindness was in full bloom at Cultivating Connections! Members created heartfelt cards to accompany hand-delivered bouquets from BigHearted Blooms for residents at Rose Senior Living and Daughters of Miriam. A meaningful gathering dedicated to spreading joy, connection, and a little extra sunshine!

SING-A-LONG FOR BEACHWOOD ELDERCLASS

Music, memories, and plenty of smiles filled the room at the Sing-A-Long for Beachwood Community Elderclass! Members of the Sing-A-Long troupe led an uplifting afternoon featuring familiar Broadway tunes, classic standards, and beloved favorites that had everyone singing along and enjoying the moment together!