named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's Creative Packages
Provides engaging activity packages to children in the community, including the "Stuff Your Own Torah" kit distributed for Simchat Torah.
Erika Firat Clothing Distribution Program
Monthly clothing distribution for local Queens families in need, accepting donations of new and like-new clothing and providing free access to recipients.
Holiday Gift Packages
Distributes gift packages for six holidays each year—Tu Beshvat, Purim, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, and Chanukah—to lonely and homebound neighbors, including seniors and Holocaust survivors.
Webinars and Community Events
Hosts educational and social events such as walking groups, book clubs, and health talks in partnership with organizations like Northwell Health.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
- Annual holiday gift distribution programOrganizes and distributes over 100 gift packages annually for multiple Jewish holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, Purim, Shavuot, Simchat Torah, and Thanksgiving, targeting lonely, homebound, or isolated community members in Queens. Activities include themed gifts such as cheesecakes, menorahs, dried fruits, plush Torah toys, and Challah.
- Weekly and monthly clothing distributionOperates a recurring clothing distribution program providing essential clothing items to individuals and families in need in Queens, offered on a weekly and monthly basis.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Community engagement and cultural programmingOrganizes book club meetings and holiday-specific cultural events to foster community connection, belonging, and educational engagement among local residents.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Health and wellness education programsHosts health education talks and wellness activities in collaboration with external partners, including a session on delirium and fall safety with Northwell Health and recurring Walking Tuesdays events to promote physical and social well-being.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Mental health and community support referralsProvides referrals to mental health professionals and connects individuals with community support organizations, complemented by mental health awareness events and Social Worker Meet & Greet sessions.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Partnership and collaboration initiativesCollaborates with external organizations to expand reach and support for community needs, including joint programming and resource distribution.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants$17K100%
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Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$18K
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balance sheet
Total assets$15K
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Net assets$15K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.0%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Beautiful Memories Gemach Partner — Partner organization operating a free clothing pantry for special occasions and offering discounted clothing to support its mission.
- Commonpoint Queens Partner — Partner organization offering a food pantry and support services for seniors and families.
- Congregation Machane Chodosh Partner — Rebbetzin Mushky Mendelson, founder of CQJCC, serves as Rebbetzin at Congregation Machane Chodosh, which informs CQJCC's community outreach.
- Congregation Machane Chodosh of Forest Hills Partner — Partner congregation where the founder's husband serves as Rabbi, offering weekly virtual classes.
- Mezze Restaurant Partner — Hosted the organization's breakfast event.
- Mushky@cqjcc.org Partner — Contact for Zelle donations to support Purim gift package initiative.
- NYC DYCD Government — Receives partial funding for community services through NYC Department of Youth and Community Development.
- Northwell Health – LIJ Forest Hills Partner — Collaborates with Northwell Health – LIJ Forest Hills to host health education talks.
- Rivka Kogan OB”M Partner — Cheesecake and Rose Gift Package created in loving memory of Rivka Kogan OB”M.
- Sponsors Partner — Provided financial support enabling the distribution of Thanksgiving gift packages.
- Yesodot Partner — Partner organization providing social services and resources for children, teens, families, and community leaders.
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.
- Holiday-Centered Cultural Gifting for Community Connection 24 orgsmethodology: holiday-centered community engagementBy distributing culturally and religiously meaningful gifts during holidays, we strengthen community bonds and combat isolation because shared traditions create a sense of belonging and visible care within the Jewish community.shared approach: Holiday-Centered Relational Aid →
- Relationship-Based Outreach to Reduce Isolationmethodology: relationship-based_outreachBy fostering meaningful, ongoing connections through volunteer check-ins and gift deliveries, we reduce social isolation among seniors and homebound individuals because relational engagement sustains emotional well-being more effectively than transactional services.