Tikkun Olam During the High Holy Days

Back to School Donation Drive for Cradles to Crayons

Friday, September 19th – Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

Help Cradles to Crayons provide essential items that Chicago’s children need to thrive at home, at school, and at play. Click here for a full list of needed items. Place all donations in the appropriately labeled collection pod located at the edge of NSCI’s North Parking Lot near the school entrance. To view the product donation guidelines from Cradles to Crayons, click here.

Annual High Holy Days Food Drive for The Ark

Friday, September 19th – Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

Help stock The Ark’s food pantry by donating kosher, non-perishable food. Place all donations in the appropriately labeled collection pod located at the edge of NSCI’s North Parking Lot near the school entrance and/or consider taking home, filling up, and returning a grocery bag with instructions available for pickup at NSCI. Click here for a full list of needed grocery items.