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28,537 families assisted by our kimcha D�pischa campaign this year

For most people - the holiday of Passover conjures up pleasant thoughts, like crunchy matza, sparkling wine goblets and steaming chicken soup. Yet, for many, just hearing the word "Passover" brings on stressful feelings. It is, undoubtedly, the most expensive holiday of the year. For those who suffer from financial hardship all year round, Passover is more than just another holiday to prepare for.

Chasdei Yosef is here to help. "Kimcha D'Pischa" - our Passover Provision Campaign - has evolved from helping 30 families to reaching tens of thousands of families. Each family receives a package worth approximately $150, containing virtually all the costly food staples they need for this holiday.

This year we were fortunate enough to help 28,537 families. That means 100,000 Jewish people were able to better enjoy their holiday. Our total expenditures totalled $2,100,000. Thank you to all of our generous contributors who continue to make this possible.

Leah Vogel giving a short presentation to the children of Maimonides Jewish Day School in Danbury, Connecticut. Special thanks to principal. Mr. Cory Chargo for the warm reception

During February, our Executive Director, Yosef Krishevski, and our Director of Overseas Projects, Leah Vogel visited the United States to meet with various Jewish Federations and other Jewish organizations to introduce our praiseworthy programs. Among the places we visited were Jewish Day Schools in New Jersey, Connecticut and Texas. We're sure that this visit will bring about new supporting friends to help us to continue expanding and improving the excellent services we already provide.

Special thanks to families Osdoby, Sufian and Fiedler in New Jersey, Katzman, Greenberg and Glass in New York, Fanwick in Connecticut and Donin in Texas for their generous hospitality.

During the year, our TALTAL program provides a comprehensive after-school environment for children-at-risk.

During the year, our TALTAL program provides a comprehensive after-school environment for children-at-risk. But what about the summer? So many parents aren't able to afford any type of framework for their children during summer vacation. So many children are left with nothing to do but count the days until the beginning of the school year.

This year, Chasdei Yosef has decided to make a summer camp for the children we cater to all throughout the year. This type of intervention makes a huge impact on these little lives.These children, from homes stricken with illness, poverty, neglect and abuse, are able to have a summer experience that they will treasure for years to come.