Community Action Team (CAT)

The Community Action Team (CAT) is a volunteer, family-led organization that enriches the THA experience for students, families, faculty, and staff. CAT members are encouraged to participate in and organize activities, build relationships, and foster a welcoming school environment that supports THA's mission.


We are CAT, your Community Action Team!

  • We fundraise for and provide THA Community Programming and Events

  • We fundraise for and provide for Teacher Appreciation projects, gifts & treats throughout the year and during Teacher Appreciation Week

  • We fundraise for and provide money for Class Parties

  • We organize for MLK day of Chesed (kindness/giving back)

  • We coordinate Volunteers

  • We improve our school through Special Projects

Volunteer with Us:

  • CAT Committee 

  • Classroom Parent

  • Chair a Community Event

  • Chair an Educational Event

  • Chair a Fundraising Event

  • MLK Day of Chesed (kindness/giving back)

  • Teacher Appreciation Week

  • Student Council Events like Purim & Maccabiah

  • Shabbat Lunch Helpers

2024-25 CAT Crew

  • Chair

    Carina Bien-Willner

  • Coordinator/Administrator

    Samara Klar

  • Communications

    Audrey Baker

  • Treasurer

    Stephanie Hoffman

  • Marketing

    Kathy Gerst, co: Caroline Edasis

  • Immediate Past Chair

    Katie Stellitano

  • Fundraising

    Guy Edasis & Josh Balderman

  • Events

    As Needed

Ways to Support CAT

Make a donation!

Donations made towards Community Action Team (CAT) support CAT projects and activities throughout the school year.

Sponsorships

Many opportunities are available throughout the school year to sponsor activities like Shabbat Lunch, Teacher Appreciation Gestures, Havdallah events, and more.

Ready to sponsor a CAT activity? Fill out the form below.

Auction Item Donations

We welcome donated items, events, and experiences. Have something you’d like to contribute? Reach out to us at thacatcrew@gmail.com.

Upcoming CAT Events

  • Holiday Card Writing for THA Teachers & Staff

    Monday, December 16th, 8am,

    THA Library 

  • Community Shabbat Hike

    Saturday, January 25th, 9:30am

    Sabino Canyon

  • THA Run Club

    Ongoing Friday's after school

    (Thank you, Sam Klar!)

Recent Events

  • Thank you Stellitano-Rosen Family for Sponsoring our Ethiopian Havdallah

  • Thank you Balderman Family for Sponsoring our Hop Shop Havdallah

  • Thank you Baker-Smith Family for Sponsoring our Roll on Shabbas

  • Thank you CAT for Hosting our Back to school event Friday Chillllllll

Are you interested in learning more about CAT, contributing to a future event, or sharing an idea for a project? Reach out!