by Debrah Charatan | Feb 19, 2021 | blog
On January 11, 2021, Selfhelp celebrated its 85th anniversary. It’s a milestone worth celebrating. When Selfhelp first took root in 1936, it was a grassroots effort — a small group of German refugees who were determined to support and protect fellow émigrés who...
by Debrah Charatan | Aug 14, 2020 | blog, Philanthropy
A global pandemic won’t check Chai Lifeline’s determination to raise money for children in need. On August 13th, Bike4Chai’s 11th annual fundraising ride kicked off in Vernon, New Jersey. The course’s two-day, 120-mile route traced through winding hills and...
by Debrah Charatan | Jul 14, 2020 | blog
For decades, leaders and volunteers at Chai Lifeline have dedicated their resources, time, and effort to supporting children and families through stress and illness. The organization’s central tenets call for its members to engender hope and optimism wherever they go,...
by Debrah Charatan | Apr 22, 2020 | blog
No parent or child should ever have to feel alone during their darkest times, even if those dark times happen to coincide with a social distancing mandate. This belief in community support is one long held by Chai Lifeline, an international Jewish nonprofit dedicated...
