Social Justice Committee News

Unfortunately, hunger and need know no season. If you would like to support our area soup kitchens and food banks, you can do so at the links below.
You can make donations by going directly to these websites:
The Madison Food Pantry https://madisoncommunityservices.org/food-pantry/
The Guilford Food Bank www.guilfordfoodbank.org/donations
The Branford Community Dining Room https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7Y442MFZSFBJQ&source=url


On November 15, 2024 the 10th annual Raise the Roof: Dancing for the Cause Gala took place at Woodwinds in Branford, CT. Ten couples danced with heart and soul to raise funds to sponsor another Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven home. The event raised over $ 114,000 showing what the power of a community coming together can accomplish. It was a fun filled and heartfelt evening!

Congratulations to TBT's own Aden Chorney and partner, Megan L. who received the grand prize "Shoreline Stars" trophy for raising most funds.

And, Congratulations to Jodie Ambrosino and Stu Weinzimer, who received the trophy for Best Dance Performance! We are so proud of all the dancers and supporters who made this a successful and magical evening!

For more information about Raise the Roof and ways to get involved contact Linda.brody@comcast.net or go to www.raisetheroofct.org

Over 20 years, our Temple volunteers have had the honor of being part of this worthy cause of building homes, working with families, strengthening communities, and improving lives.

The photo to the left is the Wahidi family at their groundbreaking ceremony in late summer 2023. So much build progress has been made, with help from TBT volunteers, that the family should be in their home in the near future.

For more information go to www.raisetheroofct.org and click on How to Volunteer or I Want to Build. This will guide you through the Volunteer Up registration process with Habitat for Humanity. If you need help with registration you can email Heather at contactus@raisetheroofct.org or Allison Mangles, Volunteer Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven amangles@habitatgnh.org or call (203) 785-0794 ext. 110.

For questions regarding our next TBT build day, contact Linda Brody

If you are interested in joining the Social Justice Committee, please contact Robin Baslaw or Susan Smith

Our Social Justice Committee works on many projects unique to TBT and in conjunction with other social service agencies. You can get involved in:

  • Working with Madison's Raise the Roof, TBT participates in at least two Habitat for Humanity builds each year.

  • Cooking for the Community Dining Room in Branford, CT.

  • Food drives which help to keep hunger at bay all year long for our neighbors in need.

  • Distributing back packs to local school children each fall.