named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Friends & Care
Trains individuals and families to be effective advocates during hospital stays, either in person or over the phone.
PULSE
Certified CPR training courses for men, women, and teenagers in the New York metro area to prepare the community for emergencies.
Patient Advocacy
Provides support to patients and families during emergency room and inpatient care to ensure they receive optimal medical treatment.
Save A Life Curriculum
School-based program that teaches elementary school students first aid and CPR at no cost.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Connects patients to medical resources and supportConnects families to medical resources, provides transportation assistance for medical appointments using Lyft rides, and supports Jewish patients by improving healthcare quality and promoting preventive care.
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 1 activity
- Curates and distributes health education materialsCurates and shares health-related resources, including a downloadable guide titled 'A Safer Hospital Stay', expert medical reports on COVID-19, and public health guidance on flu season preparedness, vaccination, and hygiene practices.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Monitors and reports on healthcare qualityMonitors, reports on, and informs the community about the quality of health and preventive care at local hospitals and health care organizations.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Offers CPR and first aid trainingOffers certified CPR and first aid training through PULSE (People Using Lifesaving Skills in Emergencies) courses for adults, teenagers, and elementary school students in the New York metropolitan area, including school-based programs.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Provides emergency preparedness guidanceProvides public guidance on emergency preparedness, including a list of essential items for emergency readiness.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Provides patient advocacy servicesProvides patient advocacy during hospital stays and in emergency room and inpatient care settings, including support and training for individuals and families to advocate for themselves, delivered in person or by phone.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$195K
Contributions & grants$195K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$175K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$113K
Grants paid out$259
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$170K
Cash$20K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$170K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH KRAUSZ | CEO | 30 | $53K |
board members · 3
- JOSEPH GOLDBURD — Trustee
- LEAH GELERNTER — Trustee
- SOLOMON WEINBERGER — Trustee
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- American Academy of Family Physicians Partner — Lists American Academy of Family Physicians as a recommended resource for health information.
- American Diabetes Association Partner — Lists American Diabetes Association as a recommended resource for health information.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Cites CDC data on current flu activity levels across U.S. jurisdictions.
- ChesedSpot Partner — Lists ChesedSpot as a recommended platform for coordinating acts of kindness and support.
- Cleveland Clinic Partner — Lists Cleveland Clinic as a recommended resource for health information.
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Partner — Lists Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as a recommended resource for health information.
- Drugs.com Partner — Lists Drugs.com as a recommended resource for medication information.
- Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium Partner — Lists Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium as a recommended resource for health information.
- Mayo Clinic Partner — Lists Mayo Clinic as a recommended resource for health information.
- New York City Government — Receives partial funding from New York City.
- Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Government — Lists the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion as a recommended resource for health information.
- Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association Partner — Lists Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association as a recommended resource for health information.
- PULSE Partner — Collaborates with Vaad Refuah to provide CPR training to the community.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Health Advocacy Through Information and Accountabilitymethodology: community-health-advocacyBy monitoring healthcare quality and correcting public health misinformation, the organization empowers communities to demand better care and make informed decisions, because transparency and accurate knowledge improve health-seeking behaviors and systemic accountability.
- Community-Based Emergency Preparedness Through Skills Trainingmethodology: community-based_emergency_preparednessBy training community members in lifesaving skills such as CPR, the organization increases emergency response capacity and improves community resilience, because empowered individuals can act immediately during health crises.
- Preventive Care Advocacy Informed by Clinical and Community Insightmethodology: preventive_careBy integrating direct clinical experience with patient advocacy and community education, the organization improves health outcomes through targeted preventive care, because trusted, lived-experience-based guidance increases adherence and early intervention.
- Resource Curation Grounded in Lived and Clinical Experiencemethodology: resource_curation_through_clinical_experienceBy compiling health resources through direct experience with patients, families, and hospitals, the organization improves access to trustworthy information, because experientially validated resources are more relevant and credible to community members navigating care.