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JTCARES: Teens Making A Difference JTCares is for teens who want to "give something back" to the community and who have a desire to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Incorporating their energy and interest, JTCares combines teens’ intellectual curiosity with volunteer projects. Oct 30th TRICK OR CANNING How many cans can we collect? 100?! 500?! 1,000?! We will be going door to door asking for cans and nonperishable items to be donated to the local food pantries. Nov 13th PIE BAKE OFF It's hard to imagine Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie? But for one in seven Americans who struggle to put food on the table, celebrating the holiday isn’t as easy. Let's help spread the Thanksgiving spirit! Dec 4th STAND UP FOR INCLUSION What do Judaism and improv have in common? Turns out lessons from both can help us build more inclusive communities. JTCares typically meets Sunday afternoons