The Social Action Committee’s recent survey showed that political reform, gun-law reform, and racial justice are among the most important issues to members. Read More
Social Action
Society asks Teaneck to Make BLM Mural Permanent
In a letter to Teaneck’s elected leaders on behalf of our Society, Social Action Chair Anne Wallman asks that the Black Lives Matter mural in a parking lot next to Votee Park be changed from temporary to permanent status to promote unity and healing.
How You Can Help the Community in the Covid-19 Era
Our Social Action Committee has compiled a list of some of the ways you can help the local community, including supporting health-care workers, providing meals, donating blood, making face masks, and more.Read More
Petition Asks for Legislation Mandating Humane Treatment of Immigrant Detainees
Our Social Action Committee recently sent a petition to State Sen. Loretta Weinberg asking her to introduce legislation requiring all NJ facilities holding immigrant detainees to follow standards for humane treatment.Read More
Blood Drive on March 1
Our Society will host a blood drive, organized by Scott Harris of the Social Action Committee, on Sunday, March 1, from 11 am to 3 pm. Members, friends, and neighbors are invited to participate–either schedule a time or just show up. More details.
Giving Tree 2019 Seeks Donations of Food, Funds to Feed the Hungry
This year’s Giving Tree drive is collecting food and funds to support the Center for Food Action in Bergen County, which distributes more than $5 million worth of food annually to the poor and low-income. We are collecting cans, jars, and boxes of non-perishable, high-protein foods, supermarket gift cards, and cash donations.
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