ABOUT MITZVAH DAY
Small actions can make a big difference.
MITZVAH DAY is an opportunity to take part in a day of social action and make a difference in the communities around us!
Mitzvah Day International is an annual day of faith-based social action that takes place in November each year, in communities across the globe. On Mitzvah Day each year, community groups and individuals undertake a range of volunteer projects for those in need in their local community.
HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST MITZVAH DAYS
2024 Highlights
This year, we reached nearly 1,700 people in the GTA, marking a more than 40% increase over last year’s efforts. Your generosity and dedication truly made an impact.
Here’s what we accomplished together:
- Supported incredible organizations including Ve’ahavta, Chai Lifeline, Fill a Purse for a Sister, and JIAS.
- Welcomed a special visit from Michael Kerzner, MPP, who shared his gratitude with us.
- Our volunteers Ena Cord, Bonnie Wells, and Susan Glickman organized the second Annual Mitzvah Day Family Bingo event for the residents of the NCJWC Toronto Foundation building. A wonderful time was had by all, with lots of kids in attendance.
- Introduced a teen committee of volunteers who hosted a carnival day at DANI, creating a “dopamine-filled afternoon”. They were really excited and made connections with many of the attendees.
2023 Highlights
This year we reached over 2660 people in their time of need in Toronto and in Israel.
Here’s what we accomplished together:
- Collected winter items and made sandwiches and cookies for Ve’Ahavta
- Collected toys for Chai Lifeline
- Collected purses and toiletries for Fill a Purse for a Sister
- Wrote letters to Israeli soldiers to be delivered through the Thank a Soldier Campaign
- Played Bingo and provided refreshments for appreciative residents from a supported housing project in the GTA
2022 Highlights
- Over 100 purses filled with product for Fill a Purse for a Sister.
- Over 150 winter coats and gear donated for Ve’ahavta.
- Almost 80 winter hats for the homeless.
- 100+ new toys collected for Chai Lifeline.
- 20 incredibly passionate volunteers.
- Over 500 generous donors who supported this special day.
