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 | Mar 6, 2020 | blog, Philanthropy
We’ve seen therapy cats, dogs, horses and now — robots? Earlier this year, Chai Lifeline announced that it would be launching Zenbo, a companion robot, to help Toronto-area children stay spirited in the face of illness and isolation. This cheerful bot was...
