Donors are literally glued to their seats to see if their organizations will receive their part of the more than $3M raised at www.millionsforchesed.com (https://www.charidy.com/bcl)

MillionsforChesed, billed as the largest day of giving for Chesed in history, has less than two hours until its finale. BUT it’s all or nothing, and six organizations’ campaigns are still incomplete. Meanwhile, more than $3M is on the line.

All donations are quadrupled, and goals must be met within 1 day. But the organizations went in, all for one or none for all, agreeing that all must meet their goals in order to collect.

“We are confident they will get it done by 1 PM EST. The organizations’ communities and the greater Jewish community will step up. We’re counting on YOU,” comments Tobey Finkelstein of MillionsforChesed.

Tomchei Shabbos of Queens met its $100K goal first, more than doubling its goal after just a few hours. Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County exceeded its $500K goal raising $567K, and Ahavas Yisrael of Baltimore met its $600K goal and upped their goal to $750K, meeting that goal as well. Bikur Cholim of Lakewood (https://www.charidy.com/bcl) met its $300K goal and increased to $360K and CSB Care exceeded its $60K goal, raising $69K. At midnight, 11 organizations were still moving toward their goals and reaching out to the community for support.

These organizations excel as community-based Tomchei Shabboses, Bikur Cholims, Hachnosos Kallahs, special needs residences and services, services for the Jewish blind, and special clown services for sick children. Their specialty is not fundraising. They have gone out on a limb to raise more money, on less time, with less expense – so that their organizations can spend more time supporting members of our communities.

“Be a part of history. Help ensure that all organizations meet their goals. All donations will be quadrupled at:www.millionsforchesed.com. Choose one campaign or donate to all incomplete campaigns!” Encourages Mrs. Finkelstein.

Participating organizations

1. Ahavas Yisrael Baltimore, MD $600,000
2. Ahavat Hinam, France $100,000
3. Bikur Cholim Lakewood, NJ $300,000
4. Chabad Chesed Queens, NY $40,000
5. CSB Care US $64,000
6. JCC Marine Park / Project Machal Flatbush $200,000
7. Jewish Relief Agency MetroWest NJ
8. Jewish Relief Agency Chicago, IL $30,000
9. Kind Kitchen FL $200,000
10. Keren Simchas Chassan V’Kallah Crown Heights, NY $100,000
11. Mesila Israel $200,000
12. Misameach US $20,000
13. Seach Sod Israel $200,000
14. Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County Monsey, NY $500,000
15. Tomchei Shabbos of Queens Queens, NY $100,000
16. Yad Ezra v’Shulamit Israel $100,000