Montreal – March 17, 2022 – Federation CJA has issued a call to the Montreal Jewish Community to donate vital goods to be delivered to refugees crossing out of Ukraine.

"Our volunteers are packing boxes and duffle bags with hats, scarves, gloves, socks, and toiletries that we ourselves will bring to the Ukrainian border area," said Yair Szlak, CEO of Federation CJA. "This is in addition to more than the incredible $1.4M collected over the last three weeks. This is an important and meaningful gesture that Montreal's Jewish Community can offer to support the besieged Ukrainian people in their time of need."

What:

Collection and packing of goods from Montreal Jewish Community for Ukrainian refugees

When?

Friday, March 18, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Where?

Federation CJA, 1 Cummings Square (5151 Cote Sainte-Catherine Road), corner Westbury, in the Gelber Conference Centre (ground floor)

Who to meet on site?

Kim Garzon
Director, Engagement, Leadership and Philanthropy
Cell: 514-995-8383

Backgrounder:
Federation CJA launches urgent appeal to assist Jewish refugees
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