March 4, 2021 | Updates, Volunteers, Winter Storm Uri
We would like to share a story from one of our amazing NECHAMA volunteers. Following a chance to serve with a recent volunteer phone shift, they sent us this encouraging […]
March 1, 2021 | Disaster Response, Updates, Winter Storm Uri
On Sunday, February 28th, a NECHAMA assessment team headed to Texas. The NECHAMA team joined an International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) assessment team to caravan toward the city of Houston. […]
February 26, 2021 | Updates, Volunteers, Winter Storm Uri
What an amazing response to assist with phone calls!! As a result, we have paused scheduling new volunteers for our Texas efforts. We encourage you to complete the Registration Form […]
February 24, 2021 | Updates, Volunteers, Winter Storm Uri
The request for volunteer phone assistance has been amazing! Do you know of someone who was impacted by Winter Storm Uri? Crisis Cleanup has set up a hotline to call […]
February 21, 2021 | Updates, Volunteers, Winter Storm Uri
In response to Winter Storm Uri, volunteers are needed! Assignments will include the following: answer phone calls, return messages and enter information into a website database. This will help track […]
February 18, 2021 | Updates, Winter Storm Uri
Our thoughts go out to all impacted by Winter Storm Uri. We continue to closely monitor the developing situation in Texas and will post further updates as we know more. […]
February 17, 2021 | Updates
Jewish tradition has long emphasized the importance of gemilut chasadim, doing voluntary acts of lovingkindness or service for others. When we respond to a disaster as NECHAMA, we are truly […]
February 5, 2021 | Updates
It’s been nearly one year since the Coronavirus entered our lives. So much has changed, but one thing remains the same- the ability to tackle challenges by working together to […]
January 22, 2021 | Updates
This month we celebrate a special anniversary! In 2016, Dorothy Maples made the decision to transition from a full-time volunteer to a full-time employee with NECHAMA. She spends an astronomical […]