Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington is a volunteer organization that serves as the Jewish community's financial safety net serving hundreds of individuals from every Jewish neighborhood in the Greater Washington area every year. By providing programs such as Tomchei Shabbos, the Capital Kosher Pantry, and emergency assistance, Yad Yehuda help's ease some of the financial strain on our friends and neighbors. It is likely that everyone living in any one of the Greater Washington Jewish communities, has knowingly or unknowingly been touched by a friend, family member or neighbor that has benefited from Yad Yehuda.
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As Jewish communities in the Greater Washington area continue to grow, so have the number of families and individuals needing assistance. As a volunteer only organization, every dollar donated translates into direct assistance. Please consider making a donation of any amount.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
When a crisis strikes and bills need to be paid, our assistance program helps to stabilize the financial burden and prevent greater loss.
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CAPITAL KOSHER PANTRY
Through the Capital Kosher Pantry, we help hundreds of fellow community members, throughout Greater Washington, feed their families with pride and dignity.
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TOMCHEI SHABBOS
The Tomchei Shabbos program was designed to assist local families and individuals in financial distress purchase much needed food for Shabbos and Yom Tov.
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INDEPENDENTLY MANAGED PROGRAMS
GEMACH EXCHANGE
GemachExchange.com is a network of locally run gemachim, under the umbrella of Yad Yehuda and maintained by dedicated individuals. These gemachim provide essential items to those in need.
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CHESED GUIDE
ChesedGuide.org is a joint project of Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington and Agudath Israel of Maryland. Its goal is to provide a nationwide resource guide for all things chesed.
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CHESED SHEL EMES
ChesedShelEmesAid provides assistance when a person or family does not have sufficient funds for a funeral from a commercial funeral home.
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SAMCHAINU
Samchainu is a support group that has become a lifeline to many Orthodox Jewish widows. Staffed completely by widows who volunteer their time and resources.
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