Website: http://werepair.org/
WHO WE ARE
Repair the World is the leading authority on volunteering and service in and by the American Jewish community. Headquartered in New York City, we connect people with meaningful service opportunities to help their local, national and global communities, and enable individuals and organizations to run effective programs rooted in Jewish values.
WHAT WE DO
Working with direct-service providers, national institutions and leaders throughout the United States, Repair the World creates opportunities for individuals to connect with meaningful volunteer experiences and provides organizations with resources to enhance existing service programs, inspired by Jewish values. We:
- MOBILIZE & CONNECT: Create localized hubs, partnerships and campaigns to address critical needs in communities, on campuses and around the world using innovative social marketing strategies to inspire Jews to take action
- EDUCATE & SUPPORT: Infuse volunteering and service best practices into communities and organizations by providing resources, customized assistance & trainings, Jewish service-learning and targeted funding to help organizations and leaders enhance their work and expand their reach
- MEASURE: Perform ongoing research and evaluation of the field, and work to ensure maximum personal and social impact
WHY WE DO IT
Repair the World is a catalyst for change, working throughout the nation to build a generation of Jews dedicated to giving back. We envision an inspired Jewish community that addresses the world’s pressing issues through local service and volunteerism around the world and in Israel. This means that:
- More people and places work together to bring about needed change in local communities and around the world
- Volunteer experiences and programs have real social impact
- People know about ways to serve, they understand the importance of their contributions, and theyconnect this work back to Jewish values, history and heritage.
