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Reproductive Justice Initiative Nechama Packages

 

NECHAMA: Comfort Packages for Post-Abortion Care  
A campaign that extends May 12 through June 30, 2023

Join Temple Shalom’s Reproductive Justice Initiative as we assist patients of HealthQ Lawrence, MA with  Nechama: Comfort Packages for Post-Abortion Care.  
Temple Shalom is pleased to offer these packages in partnership with other Reform congregations and  local Jewish organizations. Together, we are supporting patients receiving an abortion from this  outstanding healthcare facility with a gift bag filled with essential and comforting items. 

HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE  
1. PURCHASE ITEMS AND DELIVER THEM TO COLLECTION BOXES IN TEMPLE SHALOM’S UPPER LOBBY OR  DOWNSTAIRS LOBBY  

The specific items to be included in the care packages include: 
▪ Maxi pads (regular absorption and individually, wrapped) 
▪ Hot packs 
▪ Hot chocolate packets 
▪ Herbal tea bags – (individually wrapped) 
▪ Snack foods (nut free) 
▪ Skin lotion (fragrance-free) – travel size preferred


2. ORDER ITEMS from our Amazon Registry, which will be delivered directly to the home of a task force member. 


3. MAKE A DONATION to purchase these items. Send a check to Temple Shalom and include Repro Justice  Initiative in the memo line. These funds will be used to purchase additional items for the packages.


4. PURCHASE $10 GIFT CARDS TO TARGET OR CVS. These will enable patients to purchase items such as  acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Please bring these to Temple Shalom. During business hours, leave them with  Gray Schulman or Scott Shore in the office. Otherwise, place them in the community box located outside the  reception office.


YOUR GENEROSITY WILL OFFER COMFORT TO OTHERS!


COMMUNITY PARTNERS 
Temple Shalom, Temple Beth Elohim, Temple Isaiah, Hevrah in the Berkshires, Hadassah, Repair the World

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