tikkun olam / social action
The Tikkun Olam/Social Action Committee organizes small and large volunteer projects and opportunities throughout the year. We strive to help those in need, sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry, and providing for the underprivileged. To learn more about our upcoming projects and to be added to our email list, contact Tikkun@cbe.org
COVID-19 community Support
Sign up to Connect with an Isolated Senior
Connect weekly with a member of Beth El who could use some support during this time of social distancing. Bring a smile to someone’s day, assist them in learning how to stay digitally connected, and be a listening ear. Email Tikkun@cbe.org for more information.
Help us Adopt UC San Diego Health - La Jolla
As a community, we will show our gratitude to and support of healthcare professionals who are working tirelessly to care for patients and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Send encouraging letters or video messages to:
Healthcare Heroes of UC San Diego Health
200 West Arbor Drive #8916
San Diego, CA 92103Video messages and scanned / photographed items can be sent to healthcareheroes@health.ucsd.edu.
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Help send food to those working late evenings and missing dinner with their families. Donate here and we will send dinners regularly
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Donate necessary supplies to the hospital:
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Medical-grade procedure and surgical masks only. They cannot accept hand-sewn face coverings or masks
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N95 respirators – only 3M branded models 1870+ or 8210
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Surgical and isolation / protective gowns
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Arm sleeves
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Goggles, safety glasses, and face shields
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How to Deliver Needed Equipment and Supplies
- Physically drop off items at UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest, located at 200 West Arbor Drive. (See map.) Please contact Carlos Olvera first to schedule a drop-off, Monday through Friday at colvera@health.ucsd.edu.
- Ship donated items:
200 West Arbor Drive
Attn: COVID-19
San Diego, CA 92103
community Ongoings & happenings
Beth El provides monthly dinners to local homeless shelters. Women, children. and at risk youth are struggling with food insecurity even more so now with social distancing restrictions. If you’re interested in assisting with meals for the youth at StandUp for Kids or the Storefront Teen Shelter, please reach out to Tikkun@cbe.org. If you’re interested in assisting with meals for the women and children at Rachel’s Women’s Shelter, please reach out to Ruth Covell at rcovell@ucsd.edu