named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Home Lockout Assistance
Responds to emergency home lockout calls, helping individuals regain access to their residences
Missing Persons Search Support
Volunteers assist in local searches for missing persons when formally requested by families or authorities
Pre-Winter Free Car Checkup
Seasonal program offering complimentary vehicle inspections to help prevent breakdowns during winter months
Purim “Don’t Drink and Drive” Program
Special initiative during the Purim holiday to assist individuals who may need safe transportation after celebrations
Roadside Assistance
Provides on-site help for flat tires, dead batteries, car lockouts, and out-of-gas situations through a network of trained volunteers
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Emergency response during extreme weather and public health crisesProvides emergency assistance during severe weather events, including rescuing stranded motorists, and maintained operations during the pandemic using full personal protective equipment to ensure volunteer and recipient safety.
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Seasonal and community safety programsRuns seasonal and community safety initiatives including pre-winter car checkups, a Purim "Don't Drink and Drive" campaign, and support for local missing persons searches.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Volunteer-based emergency assistance response serviceOperates a volunteer-staffed emergency response program that responds to thousands of calls annually across Queens, Long Island, and Roslyn, providing non-medical emergency assistance including roadside and home support. Services include flat tire changes, car and home lockout assistance, fuel delivery, and battery jump-starts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$15K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$28K
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balance sheet
Total assets$93K
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Net assets$91K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -86.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- AKIVA WEINHAUS — Director
- YAAKOV NEWMAN — Director
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Daniel Rosenthal Government — NYS Assembly Member who publicly acknowledged and thanked Chaverim of Queens for their service during the pandemic.
- Eliyahu Love Partner — Dispatch Coordinator for Chaverim of Queens, involved in coordinating volunteer response efforts.
- Jack Friedman a"h Partner — Dedicated in memory of Jack Friedman, a prominent community figure known for acts of kindness, whose family supported the founding of the organization in his honor.
strategies · 2
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.
- Feedback-Driven Volunteer Engagementmethodology: feedback-driven_volunteer_engagementBy collecting post-service feedback and recognition from service recipients, we reinforce volunteer motivation and sustain long-term engagement because social appreciation and visible impact strengthen community ownership and personal commitment.
- Volunteer-Driven Rapid Response Networkmethodology: volunteer_response_networkBy mobilizing a network of local, unpaid volunteers who respond discreetly and without formal emergency markings, we deliver faster, community-trusted assistance because proximity, local knowledge, and social accountability reduce response times and increase service accessibility.