Direct Support for Grieving Families

By providing immediate financial and emotional assistance to families after a death or crisis, the organization stabilizes households and supports long-term recovery, because reducing economic stress during bereavement enables access to healing resources and preserves psychosocial well-being. This strategy centers on delivering timely, tangible aid—such as grants, counseling, and experiential support—directly to families experiencing loss, particularly of a child or parent. It distinguishes itself from broader grantmaking or advocacy approaches by focusing on individualized, frontline intervention that addresses both material hardship and emotional trauma in tandem. The model assumes that holistic, family-centered support during acute grief can prevent downstream adverse outcomes and foster resilience.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 11

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

Funding Jewish community and religious organizations DAVID AND ROSLYN SAVITSKY FOUNDATION
grantmaking
Supports Jewish communal and religious life through grants to organizations including Young Israel of New Rochelle and Camp Morasha.
Funding Jewish educational organizations DAVID AND ROSLYN SAVITSKY FOUNDATION
grantmaking
Provides grants to support Jewish education through institutions such as Westchester Day School, Yeshiva University, Khal Beis Mordechai, Partners in Torah, and Bnei Torah.
Funding food assistance programs for the needy DAVID AND ROSLYN SAVITSKY FOUNDATION
grantmaking
Provides funding to WITS to deliver food to individuals and families in need.
Funding humanitarian aid for mentally challenged individuals DAVID AND ROSLYN SAVITSKY FOUNDATION
grantmaking
Awards grants to American Friends of Shalva to support care and services for mentally challenged children.
Funding support for cancer patients and families during illness DAVID AND ROSLYN SAVITSKY FOUNDATION
grantmaking
Finances RCCS to assist cancer patients and supports Chai Life Line in delivering emotional and practical support to families and communities during illness, trauma, or loss.
Funding support services for people with disabilities and special needs DAVID AND ROSLYN SAVITSKY FOUNDATION
grantmaking
Provides financial support to The Bayit Association to offer housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Providing financial assistance and support to victims of accidents, tragedies, and disasters THE YAD LELEV FOUNDATION INC
direct service
Offers financial aid, hope, and support services to individuals and families affected by accidents, tragedies, and disasters.
Hosting annual fundraising golf tournament JAIME HAWKINS GEORGE FOUNDATION INC
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Organizes and hosts an annual golf tournament as a recurring event to raise funds in support of suicide loss survivors.
Providing financial assistance to families grieving suicide loss JAIME HAWKINS GEORGE FOUNDATION INC
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Provides direct financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing grief due to suicide, with 100% of public donations directed toward this support to meet immediate financial needs.
Selling Mental Health Matters apparel and merchandise to support survivors JAIME HAWKINS GEORGE FOUNDATION INC
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Offers for sale a line of Mental Health Matters apparel, including hoodies, tank tops, and kids' fleece hoodies, as well as pin buttons, produced on demand or during National Suicide Prevention Month to reduce overproduction and support survivors of suicide through donated proceeds.
Provides financial assistance and programming to children and teens experiencing parental loss Links Family Inc
direct service
Offers financial aid and structured programs for children and teens affected by the loss of a parent.
Financial assistance for bereaved families KAYLA GRACE ROONEY FAMILIES FOUNDATION INC
direct service
Provides financial assistance to families who have lost a child, to help alleviate financial burdens and support healing.
Support for families experiencing loss or hardship The Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation
direct service
Provides direct support to families experiencing loss or hardship, as reported in IRS Form 990 filings.
Advancing education in Israel IRANIAN AMERICAN JEWISH FEDERATION OF NEW YORK INC
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Implements and funds educational programs for Israeli youth, supports student development, and sponsors major academic infrastructure, including the computer science building at Bar-Ilan University and the Amigour Housing Complex for seniors and Holocaust survivors.
Advocating for Israel and global Jewish communities IRANIAN AMERICAN JEWISH FEDERATION OF NEW YORK INC
advocacy
Conducts domestic and international initiatives to promote Zionism, strengthen ties with Israel, and safeguard Jewish communities worldwide.
Engaging young professionals in philanthropy and volunteerism IRANIAN AMERICAN JEWISH FEDERATION OF NEW YORK INC
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Organizes a young professionals group to involve members in volunteer opportunities, organizational activities, and mission-based engagement.
Expanding access to health and medical services IRANIAN AMERICAN JEWISH FEDERATION OF NEW YORK INC
direct service
Supports health and first aid initiatives, medical research, and trauma treatment programs, including aid for wounded soldiers and survivors of terror attacks.
Funding social, educational, health, and humanitarian programs in Israel and the U.S. IRANIAN AMERICAN JEWISH FEDERATION OF NEW YORK INC
grantmaking
Awards grants to approximately 200–240 organizations annually, supporting initiatives in education, health, social services, IDF programming, first aid, and relief for victims of terror in Israel and local communities. Since 2001, has raised nearly $100 million for these causes.