Friends of JCC Krakow INC

Hi friends and family,

I am headed to Krakow, Poland at the end of this month to spend time volunteering with the JCC in Krakow and would love your support.

The JCC in Krakow has become a haven for Ukrainian refugees through the incredible work they are doing in Poland, more of which can be read about here. I will personally be helping them with one portion of their work focused on the distribution of food, clothing, supplies and other basic necessities...

"JCC [Krakow] continues to function 7 days a week as a distribution point for food, medicine, hygienic supplies, toys, and clothing that we have received and purchased. 400-500 Ukrainians a day come in to take what they need and are met by our Ukrainian speakers who welcome them and offer assistance. So far ~142,000 Ukrainians have received over 245 tons of necessary supplies in our building. Additionally, we offer 200 free meals a day in our JCC and are feeding 600 people a day overall."

If you want to give this year, this is a great cause that goes directly toward an incredible cause within the month.

Thank you for your consideration!

Carly

Like so many of you, I am horrified by the war in Ukraine and all the unnecessary pain and suffering of everyday Ukrainians. Last week, my Dad joined a humanitarian trip to Poland and Ukraine to bring supplies and he described how much aid and support is still needed to support so many refugees, mostly woman and kids my age and younger. In lieu of a gift, please consider donating to this amazing organization that is helping thousands of refugees daily with housing, food and everyday supplies. 

 

Thanks in advance for your support and look forward to celebrating with you on Friday,

Noah

Hi everyone. My name is Sadie Sherry. I'm 13 years old, and soon I will be bat mitzvah'd.

 

For my mitzvah project, I'm raising money for the Jewish Community Center in Krakow, Poland to support the people of Ukraine at this extraordinarily difficult time.

I recently interviewed Jonathan Ornstein - who leads the JCC in Krakow, Poland - to discuss how he and his organization are supporting Ukraine. I was touched and impressed by how selflessly and tirelessly is working to help thousands of people in desperate need of resources to stay safe and healthy. I enjoyed our conversation and hope that you do too.

 

Here's a recent ABC News piece that features Jonathan and the important work he's doing to support Ukrainian refugees in Poland.


If you'd be so kind as to donate to my GoFundMe in support of Jonathan and the Krakow JCC - an organization that doesn't just support Jewish people but all of those in need right now - I'd be incredibly grateful. Specifically, all donations will go to Friends of Jcc Krakow - a US-based 501(c)(3) that supports and funds the Jewish Community Centre of Krakow.

 

My goal is to reach $5000. It’s a significant number, but I hope we can do it together!

 

Thanks again for your time and generosity.

 

Sadie

What can we do? As we witness this savage, humanitarian nightmare unfolding in real-time, the feeling is one of helplessness. Writing a check seems passive and barely enough but funds are exactly what is needed right now.

 

Ken and I were recently privileged to share a live Zoom call with a civilian-turned-soldier defending Ukraine, the man you see above. Just three weeks ago he was a lawyer and management consultant. He spoke to us from his car as he patrolled the streets of Odesa. His wife and children have left the country and only his elderly mother remains. He will not leave her, the elderly community or his country. His courage and honesty so moved us that we are connecting this fundraiser directly to the agency who enabled us to speak to him, who are working 24-7 to help people, just like us, caught in unimaginable horror.

 

The JCC of Krakow needs direct funds more than anything for clothing, housing, food, legal care, sanitary and baby supplies, training for mom’s daycare, and so much more – not only for Jewish people but for anyone who reaches Krakow.

 

The need is beyond urgent -- we just heard that there are no available rooms left in the city. However, the refugees continue to arrive.

 

As they step up, so must we.

 

Please share this link with your community and donate whatever you can. Right now, it’s all we can do.