The Ark’s Community Engagement team collaborated with Beber Camp to educate their teen leaders about needs in the Jewish community. The program kicked off with the teens decorating 300 school supply bags with uplifting messages and good wishes to Ark families and their children for a successful school year.

The teens learned about food security through a hands-on exercise, filling out pantry order forms from the perspective of clients with limited budgets. This challenge sparked a lively discussion as they experienced firsthand the constraints faced by those in need. Their insightful comments demonstrated a growing awareness of the complexities surrounding rising costs, tight resources, and the challenges many families face every day.

Tikkun Olam Opportunities for Teens!

The Ark is hosting teen volunteer programs in August. Rising 9th-12th graders are invited to join us to learn about The Ark and the needs in our local Jewish community by participating in hands-on, interactive activities. They will help us prepare materials for Ark programs, including our annual High Holiday Collection Drive. These opportunities are open to any teens eager to get involved and make a difference! Upcoming dates for teen programs are:

• Sunday, August 11, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 14, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 21, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

All programs will be hosted at The Ark, 6450 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60645. Please email us for more information or to sign up.