While you’ve probably seen the wheelchair-accessible ambulance parked around the neighborhood, I’m sure you’ve wondered, “What does Ahavas Chesed do?”
The answer? It’s more than just what they do – it’s who they’re helping. Sometimes, a story isn’t just a story. And a call for her help isn’t just a call.
It’s someone’s life.
An 11-year-old boy got a kidney transplant. Two decades later, the kidney has given out, and his life is being sustained by debilitating dialysis. Ahavas Chesed uses their connections to find him a compatible kidney and remains involved until he has a successful transplant.
He is a young father and husband. Thanks to Ahavas Chesed, his life is saved.
She was born blind. Her family finds a leading surgeon who specializes in her condition. Ahavas Chesed finds a place for them to stay in New York and provides daily meals and rides to the hospital.
She is a 2-year-old girl. Thanks to Ahavas Chesed’s support, there is hope for her future.
He is an elderly fellow diagnosed with cancer. She is a newly married woman who discovers a frightening lump. He is an Israeli businessman who needs a bone-marrow transplant. She is a disabled single mother of four.
Every call has a story. And every story is an entire life.
At Ahavas Chesed, we provide more than just referrals, transportation, advocacy, meals, and financial assistance.
We offer a glimmer of hope. We let the patient know that we care. And that the community has their back.
As we recite repeatedly in our tefillos, “Asei L’maan Cholei Amecha!”
This Yom Kippur, contribute toward your neighbor who is suffering with illness. Make sure they have meals to eat when they return from aggressive treatments. Confirm they have the proper transportation to and from difficult doctors appointments. Help them receive financial assistance and advocacy in face of grim conditions. And most importantly, give them the hope they need to get through the challenging period.
Donate to Ahavas Chesed. Support our healing efforts!
Thank you Dovid for all the great work you do to help others in their time of need. Please give whatever you can in Rabbi Liders Zchus.
Gemar Hasima Tova