Montreal – November 14, 2022 – For the 15th year in a row, Federation CJA organized the Yom Yocheved Clothing Giveaway. More than 1000 people were the recipients of items including coats, boots, shoes, and other winter clothing.

“Federation CJA thanks the 350 volunteers and the corporate sponsors who helped out in this massive effort to support members of our community,” said Yair Szlak, President and CEO of Federation CJA. “This effort epitomizes our focus on caring for those who may need our assistance in living in a dignified manner where they can feel respected, included and appreciated.”

Some volunteers came from B’nai Brith Youth Organization, Russian-Speaking Jews committee, Congregation Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem and Hebrew Academy.

“Thanks to you, we packed and distributed winter clothing for more than 200 families and over 1,000 recipients this year,” said Kim Garzon, Federation CJA Director of Engagement, Leadership & Philanthropy. “This represents a massive increase compared to last year’s numbers. We were even able to leave extra jackets and boots with Agence Ometz for their immigration department to help newly arriving families.”

Yom Yocheved is co-chaired by Sam & Louise Segal and Chaya & Lorne Lieberman and is named in memory of Chaya’s mother, Yocheved Orbach. The co-chairs express their enormous appreciation to all of the companies that graciously sponsored clothing and funds to ensure the success of the event.

Recipients, some of whom have recently arrived from Ukraine, had this to say:
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the packages of winter clothing. We are very impressed by the quality and amount of clothes—we received so much more than just shoes and jackets. We are now fully equipped and ready for Canadian winter!”

“We would like to thank you very warmly for this wonderful distribution of clothes. You have spoiled us a lot, the clothes are magnificent. Thanks again for all you do, it's amazing!”

About Federation CJA

For over one hundred years, Federation CJA has been at the heart of the organized Jewish community in Montreal. In partnership with a vast network of agencies and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally, Federation CJA builds and sustains this community by providing leadership and by supporting the delivery of services and programs to care for the vulnerable and those in need, to ensure a bright Jewish future, to represent communal interests, and to positively affect issues in the wider society.

Photos available here. (Photo credit: Federation CJA)

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