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The pool will be closed Sunday, December 15, 12-6pm for a swim meet. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The pool will be closed Sunday, December 15, 12-6pm for a swim meet. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Center for Community Engagement

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Do you want to make a difference in the community? If so, you’ve come to the right place! The opportunities are endless – from volunteering your time, to donating essential items for the most vulnerable, to standing up for those who may not have a voice. However you choose to engage, every act of kindness makes a difference to the people in our community and goes toward the greater good. Join us in our mission toward tikkun olam, repairing the world.

SJJCC’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE) has three pillars:

NIKKI SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL COMMUNITY NEEDS BANK  LINDA & GERALD MARSDEN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PILLAR    VOLUNTEERISM

Each pillar addresses social responsibility and social justice issues, uses action to impact our society where needed most, and provides volunteers with meaningful opportunities to give back. We are an educational portal and connection point for those who wish to engage and help individuals and communities in need.

 

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“I feel that it is as important for me to be given the opportunity to give back on MLK Day as it is for the recipients of what we do. I felt the vibrations in the room, from the youngsters rushing to keep us supplied to the people at every station. Keep it up!” Harold C.

Susan Berman

Associate Executive Director, Community Engagement

(516) 484-1545 x202

Susan received a master’s from Touro College and is an experienced community organizer with high impact volunteer engagement in the greater Jewish community. Prior to joining SJJCC, Susan was working…

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Events

MOVIES WITH A MISSION

Sun, Dec 28, 2025

3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Day of Service: Food Collection

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

10:30am - 5:00pm

MLK Day of Service: Rise Against Hunger

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

11:00am - 1:00pm

MLK Day of Service: Storytime for Little Ones

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

11:00am - 12:30pm

MLK Day of Service: Postcard Writing

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

11:00am - 1:00pm

MLK Day of Service: Blood Drive

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

12:00pm - 6:00pm

MLK Day of Service: The Great Lunch Box Meal Make

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Celebrate Lunar new Year

Sat, Feb 28, 2026

5:00pm - 9:30pm