Adeline’s Mitzvah Project
When a child turns 13 in Jewish tradition there is a coming of age celebration and ritual. In the year coming up to their 13th year which marks them into adulthood, (and every year after) they are to do Mitzvah’s, good deeds, commandments that make the world a better place. Below marks Adeline’s project … you will see who she is supporting, how you can help her support the project and why.
What is a Mitzvah? “The literal meaning of the Hebrew word mitzvah is commandment, but the generally accepted sense is that of a good deed. The emphasis is on deeds—not on positive thoughts or wishes, but on conscious acts of empathy and kindness. To help you learn more about what it means to do a mitzvah, we've posted some book suggestions, activity ideas, discussion questions, and videos below. Click one of the tiles to get started!” Description from PJ library.
Learn more from PJ library here.
Adeline’s WHY and story:
“Ever since I was 4 I have always wanted to help the homeless when i lived in california there would be a ton of people who were living on the streets were i lived and it was devistating and then i moved here in charlotte NC I have kept my passion of helping them for example i told my dad that for my birthday i wanted to go get gatorade and oranges to go hand out to the homeless and when me and my family go somewhere we usually take the car and almost all the time we pass someone living on the streets and I say to my parents “Mom dad look do you have any food or drinks?” My parents reply is “I don’t have anything “ I say “what about cash” they say “we don’t have cash” And I was like why even ask nobody carries cash anymore haha. Anyways that is why i chose to do this and i started “thinking about what i was going to do 2 years ago but i already knew and 2 years later my mom asks what i was going to do and i turned around and said i already told you and she was like what i said FEEDING THE HOMELESS.”
April, 2025
Non-profit : Dilworth Soup Kitchen
Mission of non-profit: The Dilworth Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry is a nonprofit soup kitchen and food pantry striving to combat food insecurity in our community. We provide free, nutritious meals as well as free groceries to our neighbors in need every week of the year, regardless of their circumstances. We treat everyone with dignity and respect, setting no requirements and with no questions asked.
Respect: We will value our guests as we value ourselves.
Compassion: We will nourish and serve with kindness.
Collaboration: We will expand our work with volunteers, local businesses, and organizations to maximize services to our guests.
How you can help:
Canned Food Drive/Personal Care Items (All in By April 26): Bring Canned foods and/or Dry good non-perishables. I will be collecting for the month and Drop off the Lot at the end of the month. You drop it off at Sanctuary Bistro in a bag with my name on it. Here is a list of personal care items needed. Soap or body wash • Shampoo • Toothbrush & Toothpaste • Wash Cloth • Comb/brushes • Wet Wipes, Hand Sanitizer • Tissues • Deodorant • Lotion, Sunscreen and insect repellent • Chapstick/Lip Balm • Ibuprofen twin-pack • Band-aids Non-Perishable High-quality socks • Warm Gloves and hats • Small Blanket Other Items • Reading Material • Flashlight • Gallon Size Zip-Loc bags • Quarters for Laundry • Notes of Encouragement
Financial donation - https://www.dilworthsoupkitchen.org/donate.
Please dedicate the Donation in Honor Of Adeline’s Bat Mitzvah.
Book at dinner reservation or order take out between 5:30pm and 9pm on April 9, 23, 30 at Sanctuary for these dates: 10% will be donated to The Dilworth Soup Kitchen.
Volunteer Opportunities: Make sure to name drop me when you volunteer for any of these spots. My age limits my volunteer opportunities.
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May
Non-profit : Roof Above
Mission of non-profit: OUR MISSION
To unite the community to end homelessness, one life at a time.
Roof Above was born out of the merger of Urban Ministry Center and Men’s Shelter of Charlotte, two prominent organizations long recognized as community leaders in homeless services. Roof Above is an interfaith nonprofit.
In May 2019, our legacy organizations combined services to become a new organization with added resources, talent, and a unified voice that could move the needle on ending homelessness.
Today, Roof Above is a comprehensive homeless service provider serving 1,200 people per day through a spectrum of services ranging from street outreach, day services, emergency shelter, and permanent supportive housing.
We unite communities to end homelessness, one life at a time.
How you can help:
Donated Goods (All in By May 31): I will be collecting for the month and Drop off the Lot at the end of the month. You drop it off at Sanctuary Bistro in a bag with my name on it. Cough drops, Tylenol, Rain Ponchos, gloves, trash bags, soaps, razors, towels, wash clothes, reading glasses, sleeping bags, body wipes, warm socks, blankets, backpacks, tarps.
Financial donation - https://www.roofabove.org/donate/
Please dedicate the Donation in Honor Of Adeline’s Bat Mitzvah.
Book at dinner reservation or order take out between 5:30pm and 9pm on May 7, 14, 21 at Sanctuary for these dates: 10% will be donated to Roof Above
Volunteer Opportunities: Make sure to name drop me when you volunteer for any of these spots. My age limits my volunteer opportunities.
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June:
Non-profit : Block Love CLT
Mission of non-profit:
Our Vision is to improve the quality of life for those individuals that suffer from homelessness, domestic violence and single fathers; one block at a time in our communities. We shall partnership with other business and agencies for resources and make a difference in communities globally.What We Do
We ask for donations from all over the city of Charlotte and surrounding areas that we take out every Sunday morning at 8:30am to what we have officially dubbed as the block on the corner of North Tryon and Montford Point in Uptown Charlotte. We provide clothing, food, tents, sleeping bags, toiletries, socks,shoes, and whatever else we get donated and we share with our neighbors who eventually become part of our family. We also help connect our block family to resources and we encourage them to trust the organizations that are designed to help.
We have recently been able to carry supplies to other blocks including near Northlake, Brookshire, N. Tryon, and Sugar Creek. We are hoping that more will join our team so we can expand our efforts.
How you can help:
Donated Goods (All in By June 30): I will be collecting for the month and Drop off the Lot at the end of the month. You drop it off at Sanctuary Bistro in a bag with my name on it. Shoes, especially sneakers and boots are like gold on the block and we can definitely use donated shoes for men and women that we see weekly. Also blankets, tents, underwear, sleeping bags, towels, wash cloths, and everyday care items are welcome.
Financial donation - Block Love CLT
Please dedicate the Donation in Honor Of Adeline’s Bat Mitzvah.
Book at dinner reservation or order take out between 5:30pm and 9pm on June 4, 11, 18 at Sanctuary for these dates: 10% will be donated for Block Love CLT.
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