named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Blood Drives
Monthly blood donation events in partnership with Maimonides Hospital, facilitating donations from Brooklyn residents
Chanukah Toy Drive
Annual program collecting and distributing new toys and Chanukah gelt to children in financially struggling families
Emergency Financial Assistance
Financial aid for medical-related expenses, including rent payments and doctor bill arrangements
Home Healthcare
Referrals and resources for hiring home care professionals with sensitivity to the needs of observant Jewish families
Hot Meals
Daily delivery of home-cooked kosher meals to patients and their families across the five boroughs, with special holiday packages
Medical Equipment
Free loan program for wheelchairs, hospital beds, and other medical supplies to support recovery at home
Medical Referrals
24-hour referral line staffed by professionals who connect patients with specialists and help navigate medical systems, including translation and advocacy services
Medical Transportation
Transportation service for non-emergency medical appointments and inter-hospital transfers, including volunteer drivers
Shabbos Taxi
Non-emergency transport service available on the Jewish Sabbath and holidays through a partnered car service
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
- 24-hour medical referral and guidance lineOperates a professional, round-the-clock medical referral line that provides guidance, support, and connections to trusted medical specialists based on individual health needs.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Chanukah toy driveOrganizes an annual Chanukah toy drive to provide toys and gelt to children in financially struggling families, bringing holiday joy and support to the community.
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Community blood drivesOrganizes monthly blood drives in partnership with Maimonides Hospital, collecting donations from Brooklyn residents to support local hospitals and life-saving medical efforts.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Emergency financial assistance programProvides emergency financial aid to individuals and families for urgent needs including medical bills, overdue rent, and utilities during health crises or financial hardship.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Home healthcare coordinationArranges and coordinates in-home medical care and support services for individuals recovering from illness or surgery, providing referrals and resources tailored to the needs of observant Jewish patients and families.
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Kosher Meal Services 1 activity
- Home-delivered Kosher meal programPrepares and delivers daily home-cooked Kosher meals to patients across the five boroughs of New York City, with special holiday packages including challah, grape juice, and cake distributed for Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Medical equipment loan programOffers free access to medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other essential devices for patients recovering at home, operating a dedicated loan center to support post-hospital transition.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Non-emergency medical transportation serviceProvides free non-emergency medical transportation for patients to and from medical facilities, including during Shabbos and Jewish holidays, with dedicated taxi and ambulette services. Offers assistance with doors and luggage, and supports dialysis, chemotherapy, and inter-facility transfers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$330K
Contributions & grants$330K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$376K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$261K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$79K
Cash$79K
Investments$0
Liabilities$34K
Net assets$45K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -21.4%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Chesed Center Partner — Partner organization hosting the Chanukah toy drive and coordinating toy collection
- ColLive.com Partner — Media partner that reported on the dedication of a new ambulette to Ahavas Chesed.
- Donate Ahavas Chesed Funder — Donation initiative supporting the organization's meal delivery services
- Local Hospitals Partner — Collaborates with local hospitals through blood drives and patient transportation services.
- Maimonides Hospital Partner — Partner in organizing monthly blood drives
- Maimonides Hospital Partner — Partner in organizing monthly blood drives.
- Rainbow Car Service Partner — Contracted transportation provider for the Shabbos Taxi program.
- medical centers Partner — Collaborates with medical centers to stay informed on medical advances and support patient referrals.
- prominent physicians Partner — Maintains close professional relationships to facilitate medical referrals and access to specialists.
strategies · 3
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.
- Client-Centered Religious Accommodationmethodology: faith-compliant service deliveryBy providing transportation and healthcare services that adhere to religious practices, such as Shabbos compliance and Kosher needs, the organization increases access and engagement because it removes faith-based barriers to care while preserving dignity.
- Culturally Grounded Comfort and Continuitymethodology: faith-based_comfort_careBy delivering holiday-specific meals and home-cooked Kosher food during medical treatment, the organization sustains cultural and spiritual continuity, because familiar food in times of illness reinforces dignity, emotional well-being, and family cohesion.
- Integrated Crisis and Medical Supportmethodology: crisis-responsive nutrition supportBy combining emergency financial aid, medical transport, and home recovery support (like equipment loans), the organization addresses multiple barriers to care during health crises, because holistic logistical and financial support improves recovery outcomes.