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Thank you for volunteering on Good Deeds Day!

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Good Deeds Day is an annual celebration of doing good—where all around the world hundreds of thousands volunteer to help others, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good, be it large or small, to improve the lives of others and change the world. Good Deeds Day was initiated in 2007 by businesswoman and philanthropist, Shari Arison, and is organized and launched by Ruach Tova, the one-stop shop in Israel for any individual, group or organization wishing to volunteer, and for any person, group or organization requiring aid.

Since its launch six years ago, Good Deeds Day has attracted an ever expanding number of participants—with thousands more joining each year. In 2012, Good Deeds Day was the biggest ever with 250,000 volunteers in Israel alone, and 28 communities in 50 countries taking part in the initiative.

On March 10, 2013, hundreds of thousands of volunteers from around the world will continue to take part in this community day of service. In Greater Washington alone, more than 3,000 are expected to join the international Jewish community in making a difference. Whether you want to dance the day away with senior citizens, prepare and serve lunch to the homeless, help unite dogs with their forever homes or even help out at a local park, a project that interests you awaits. Let’s show the international Jewish community what our Greater Washington community can do—because WE are the best gift anyone could ask for!

Thank you to:

HONORARY CHAIRS
Judy and Mark Lerner

DC CHAIRS
Inna Dexter
Victoria Kimerling

MARYLAND CHAIRS
Carol and Robert Burman
Josh Stevens

VIRGINIA CHAIRS
Ilana and Gary Gamerman

Last March, 1,500 Greater Washington volunteers joined hundreds
of thousands of volunteers from around the world in a community day
of service. We...


made fleece blankets for hospice patients
cleaned up local parks for everyone to enjoy
created Passover care packages for local families

painted and beautified local buildings
made sandwiches for the hungry...
...and passed out those sandwiches!

But most of all, we smiled, laughed and felt good about helping the world around us! 

Join us on March 10 for the second Good Deeds Day in Greater Washington.
Because YOU are the best gift anyone could ask for!