National Days of Jewish Service Earth Day Clean-up

Repair the World Atlanta and Adamah partnered for an Earth Day River Clean-Up, bringing volunteers together to learn how Earth Day connects to Jewish values and clean up local greenways together. Volunteers gathered hundreds of pounds of trash to make a meaningful impact on the local environment. Including Jewish and non-Jewish community members, the event was filled with volunteers of all ages – young adults, college students, teens, and more. Together, they were reminded of how precious life is in these greenways.

The event was part of Repair the World’s National Days of Jewish Service (NDJS) spring activation, which offered more than 500 volunteer opportunities nationwide, addressing food access, immigration support, environmental care, and more. Led by Repair’s Michael Kay Jewish Service Ambassadors, programming was organized around key April themes: Passover, Earth Day, Holocaust Remembrance, and National Volunteer Week.

“NDJS is how we turn that question into action. Coinciding with our Ambassador Blitz to power 500 ambassador-led programs by April 30, thousands of volunteers showed up across the country, building new relationships and addressing urgent local needs,” said Melissa Levine, senior director of field activation at Repair the World.

Repair the World’s NDJS three annual service activations centered around key moments throughout the year — offering the framework, funding, and tools to strengthen local communities and unite the global Jewish community. The first two NDJS centered on the  Jewish High Holidays and MLK Day. Repair the World expects to reach 10,000 volunteers across the three activations.

Added Levine, “Jewish Service Ambassadors are leaders on the ground, building partnerships with local nonprofits and engaging thousands of young adults in meaningful service rooted in Jewish values.”