Helping the Community
How You Can Help
We are proud that members of NCJW GRS enrich the lives of women, children and families in Monroe County by volunteering at our community service programs. Some of these programs had to pause due to the pandemic, but here’s how you can still make a difference through NCJW today
NCJW GRS Programs
PAD Project
Did you know that many underserved women and girls regularly miss work and school during their menstrual cycle? They can’t afford tampons and pads!
Government programs like SNAP, formerly food stamps, do not provide for feminine hygiene products. When faced with the prospect of stretching a few dollars, women often put their children’s needs first, buying diapers rather than tampons and pads for themselves. Sometimes they use paper towels or cut-up diapers to substitute for tampons or pads.
In response to this constant need, NCJW GRS and The Scensible Source Company, creator of Scensibles disposal bags, have developed the P.A.D. Project Initiative, which stands for providing access and dignity to women and girls during their monthly cycle.
Contact Gina Horowitz at ginarose@rochester.rr.com or 585-482-8652 to get involved.
Consider College
Consider College is an academic and career mentoring project of NCJW GRS.
Its goal is to provide a selected group of low-income Rochester City School District students with the support necessary to acquire a positive attitude and confidence as learners so they realize that in the future all doors and possibilities are open to them to pursue higher education.
Consider College started in 2006 with 25 sixth graders at school No. 17. Between 2006 and 2008, it grew to 75 students and since then, because of attrition, we now have a solid corps of fifty 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. Twenty-two NCJW mentors have shared hands-on presentations, cultural activities, job shadowing, and trips to local area colleges. With patience and humor, we believe we are having an impact on the lives of our mentees.
We hope for close to 100% graduation from high school and definite post high school plans – either further education or employment. We would like to triple the percentage of Rochester City students who receive Regents diplomas from 26% to 78%. Many of the current 11th graders are in Honors classes and several are taking Advanced Placement courses.
To volunteer as a Consider College mentor, contact Mollie Traub at (585) 442-7521 or mtraub@rochester.rr.com.
Books Mommy and Me
