Giving in New York
Make the joyous celebration that is your wedding into a time of giving and sharing with others. So much effort, time, and resources go into planning a beautiful wedding, that many couples feel that now is the perfect time to share their happiness with not only their family and friends but those that have difficulty with even some of the most basic needs. Below are just some of the charity organizations that can benefit from your goodwill.
Masbia
Make your Simchah a true Eis Ratzon, by sharing with the needy! You have been blessed with a joyous occasion, why not let others join in. Participate in the Masbia revolutionary Share-Your-Happiness program.
Sharsheret
Sharsheret provides culturally sensitive support to young Jewish women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer as well as to those facing the risk of developing breast cancer, and offers related resources for Jewish communities and health care organizations.
Yad Batya L'Kallah
Yad Batya L'Kallah offers a very special simcha to less fortunate brides by providing each one with a package containing essential household items - dishes, pots, cutlery, basic small appliances, quilts, pillows, linens, and towels - all of the finest quality. YBLK annually distributes nearly 600 packages throughout the United States and approximately 300 customized packages in Eretz Yisroel.
Keren Simchas Chosson V'Kallah
Thirteen years ago Mrs. Devorah Benjamin took it upon herself to personally assist young people without parents to help, or without money, to get married. At that time she established Keren Simchas Chosson V'Kallah (KSCVK), the Fund to Bring Joy to the Groom and Bride. Her mission: to go beyond a cookie-cutter approach and help each couple according to their own unique situation, from the first date through the last Mazel Tov at the end of the wedding. KSCVK enables couples to get married with dignity and, insofar as possible, makes their wedding dreams come true.
Yad Eliezer - Adopt-A-Wedding
Every day, couples throughout Israel announce their engagement with pride and joy. But for Israel's poorest families, the news is often tinged with worry and shame ― worry over how to pay for the wedding, and shame that their children will be unable to celebrate their special day in a dignified way. Yad Eliezer caters and provides for these couples simple but elegant weddings with sponsorship from couples like you.
