named programs · 13 · from sources
What they call their work
24-hour Urgent Community Hotline
Around-the-clock hotline service providing immediate support and resource coordination for community members facing personal or family crises.
Achiezer Collaborative Work
Coordination of community resources during crises, unifying rabbanim, organizations, schools, and agencies to streamline relief efforts.
Eldercare Programs
Support for caregivers of elderly relatives, including placement assistance, legal/financial advice, and support groups, highlighted by the ElderCare conference.
Home Repair Assistance
Connects families in need with volunteer handymen and repair professionals who provide emergency home repairs at no cost.
Insurance Program
Assistance with health insurance enrollment and advocacy, helping individuals and families navigate complex insurance systems and access coverage.
Meals 'n More & Respite Rooms
Provides kosher meals and rest spaces for hospital visitors and caregivers, particularly during Shabbos and holidays, in multiple Long Island hospitals.
Medical Referral Program
Expert medical referral guidance connecting patients with appropriate specialists and treatment facilities, recognized for its extensive database and medical expertise.
Mental Health Programs
Free, comprehensive mental health intake evaluations and counseling provided by licensed professionals, available to individuals and families in need.
Specialty Medical Equipment Program
Loans specialized medical equipment from a fully stocked warehouse to patients who cannot obtain it through other means.
Volunteer Drivers
Network of volunteer drivers who provide transportation and meal delivery to individuals unable to leave their homes.
Westwood Financial Management Program
Financial counseling service offering support through volunteer budget counselors and certified accountants to those experiencing financial hardship.
Wheelchair Accessible Transportation
Transportation service using specially equipped vehicles for medical appointments and essential trips for individuals with mobility challenges.
Zichron Dovid Chesed Shel Emes
Community chevra kadisha providing end-of-life services including tahara, equipment disconnection, and sensitive care for the deceased.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- 24-hour community hotlineOperates a 24-hour urgent community hotline that receives daily calls from the community and coordinates responses to emergent needs.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Community education and training programsCo-hosts free CPR training series with Hatzalah and organizes an annual eldercare conference to support older adults and their caregivers with advisory services and resources.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Emergency and disaster reliefProvides emergency financial assistance, lodging, clothing, home repairs (including restoring electricity and boilers), and coordinates community-wide crisis response during disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. Deploys volunteer networks and collaborates with local agencies to deliver urgent aid.
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Jewish and Hindu Funeral Rites Support 1 activity
- End-of-life and bereavement servicesOperates a community-wide chevra kadisha that provides immediate end-of-life assistance including disconnection of medical equipment, tahara, and dignified care for the deceased, along with bereavement support for families.
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Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
- Financial and legal assistance programsOffers financial assistance through the Westwood Financial Management Program staffed by volunteer budget counselors and certified accountants, and provides access to pro bono or reduced-fee legal consultations for individuals unable to afford legal services.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food and meal support servicesOperates a kosher food pantry at South Nassau Hospital for patients and caregivers and provides prepared meals to hospitalized community members during Shabbos or Yom Tov.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Medical and health support servicesProvides medical referrals, hospital patient support, mental health guidance, insurance advocacy, and medical equipment such as hospital beds and gel pads through a dedicated team of professionals and a fully stocked warehouse. Operates a medical-referral program with connections to specialists and maintains an updated contact database.
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Medical Travel and Housing Support 1 activity
- Respite and hospital support spacesOperates respite rooms in hospitals that offer quiet resting spaces and kosher meals for families during stressful times, enhancing comfort and support during hospital visits.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer camp programOperates a summer camp program to support children during the summer months, providing structured activities and care.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Transportation and mobility supportDeploys volunteer drivers and operates a wheelchair-accessible vehicle to provide transportation for medical appointments and essential trips, along with meal delivery services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.71M
Contributions & grants$2.71M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.83M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.15M
Grants paid out$950K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.20M
Cash$686K
Investments$0
Liabilities$436K
Net assets$768K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RABBI BORUCH BER BENDER | PRESIDENT | 55 | $344K |
board members · 24
- ALON GOLDBERGER — BOARD MEMBER
- ARON SOLOMON — BOARD MEMBER
- ARONI PARNES — BOARD MEMBER
- BEN LOWINGER — BOARD MEMBER
- CARMI GRUENBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID BLOOM — BOARD MEMBER
- JASON BOKOR — BOARD MEMBER
- JAY GELLMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOEL YARMAK — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSH SPILZINGER — BOARD MEMBER
- LLOYD KEILSON — TRUSTEE
- MEIR KRENGEL — BOARD MEMBER
- MENACHEM POLLACK — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL KRENGEL — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL WEISS — BOARD MEMBER
- MOSHE BLOOM — BOARD MEMBER
- MOSHE SCHREIBER — BOARD MEMBER
- MOTI HELLMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- RABBI ARON ROSENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- RABBI DOVID GREENBLATT — BOARD MEMBER
- RABBI YEHIEL M KALISH — BOARD MEMBER
- RONALD LOWINGER — TRUSTEE
- SHLOMO Z GUTFREUND — BOARD MEMBER
- SHLOMO ZULLER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Hatzalah Partner — Collaborates with Achiezer to present a free CPR training series.
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center Partner — Hospital where Achiezer sponsors a respite room.
- Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Partner — Hospital where Achiezer sponsors a respite room.
- Mercy Partner — Hospital where Achiezer sponsors a respite room.
- Mount Sinai Partner — Hospital where Achiezer sponsors a respite room.
- NYU Winthrop Partner — Hospital where Achiezer sponsors a respite room.
- South Nassau Partner — Hospital where Achiezer sponsors a respite room.
- South Nassau Hospital Partner — Hosts a kosher pantry operated by Achiezer for patients and caregivers.
- St. Francis Partner — Hospital where Achiezer sponsors a respite room.
- St. John's Partner — Hospital where Achiezer sponsors a respite room.
- city agencies Government — Works with city agencies to unify and streamline relief activities during community crises.
- community’s existing organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations to assist families in crisis.
- local rabbanim Partner — Collaborates with local rabbinic leaders to coordinate community crisis response and relief activities.
- local rabbinic and community leaders Partner — Founding partners who initiated the creation of Achiezer in response to community needs.
- schools Partner — Partners with schools to coordinate community crisis response and relief activities.
strategies · 1
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.
- Coordinated Community Crisis Responsemethodology: coordinated_careBy unifying religious, communal, governmental, and health entities, Achiezer streamlines access to multi-dimensional support during crises because integrated coordination reduces systemic fragmentation and increases the speed, reach, and comprehensiveness of relief.