Frequently Asked Questions

November 17, 12-3:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Sholom, 7525 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99504 (just west of Carrs on Muldoon).

No. Mitzvah Mall is free for individuals to enter and participate at will.

Donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are tax-deductible to the extent of Alaska and Federal law. Consult with a CPA or other licensed professionals for more information.

No. CBS, a Reform Jewish Congregation, hosts Mitzvah Mall but it is not a religious holiday or event. Other faith-based nonprofits that meet the application criteria are also welcome to participate.

This is up to each nonprofit as the recipient of the gifts. Donors receive a card describing the gift either for themselves or in another’s name. Examples of gifts from past events include:

• $5 to provide lunch for a child without at Joy Greisen Jewish Education Center.
• $10 for a box of nails provided to a Habitat for Humanity house.
• $10 provides music education to an underprivileged child from Turnagain Arts Community Alliance.
• $50 buys 110 small cans of mixed fruit for hungry kids from the Food Bank of Alaska.

The registration fee for our nonprofit partners is $65. The small fee only helps to offset hospitality and marketing expenses as CBS is intent on not making a profit for the afternoon.

Due to the space available in the CBS sanctuary, we are limited to 30 partners annually. Outdoor space may be available for mobile kiosks but must be arranged well in advance. Please contact us immediately to consider such requests.

Applications plus any required documents with payment are requested by October 1, 2024. Promptness is encouraged due to the limited space available.

A table with two chairs, gift cards and envelopes with sheets of clear labels for each gift offered, multi-part receipt forms, and a media kit to assist with your own marketing efforts.

Booth staffing, decoration, and money handling lie solely on partners. An internet connection can not be guaranteed so we suggest having cellular-capable devices for card transactions—and possibly manual entry as a backup.

Literature such as brochures or flyers are welcome. Tchotchkes and promotional products are generally not allowed as it is part of the Mitzvah Mall mission to make this event all about donations, exchange of information, and goodwill. Add an answer to this item.

CBS has a modest advertising budget for Mitzvah Mall including press releases, digital and radio ads, and some volunteer support for printed flyer/poster distribution. Your participation in our grassroots efforts and word-of-mouth will contribute greatly to its success. Please review the media kit and use the available materials at your discretion.

Mitzvah Mall has consistently earned its nonprofit partners between $10,000-$16,000 (combined) for several years—in just three (3) hours’ time. With everyone’s help spreading the word, $20,000-$30,000 will be attainable soon!