Nikki, Istrefivoic, Secretary, (917)-903-7235, L.H.C Associates
Elinor Solomon, Vice Director of Camp Kimama Bereisheet,
(917)-304-2270
Shuki Levinger, CEO of Kishorit, kishorit@bezeqint.net
Project Sunshine is a non-profit organization that focuses on entertaining and bringing comfort to sick children and their families. It brings volunteer-led programming to pediatric patients and their families in a variety of medical settings. As part of my volunteering, I packed “activity kits” for the organization in order to distribute to families living with medical challenges. Each kit includes developmentally specific activities as well as a blank journal for creative expression, note taking, and thoughts of the day. Also on occasion, I visited the kids and played with them.
Kishorit is a home for adults with special needs in the Western Galilee. It is a supportive community that provides a continuum of residential, social and vocational services. While I volunteered, I supported the members of the community emotionally and socially in ways such as spending time with them, conversing with them about their interests, and helping them with technological issues.