As in past years, the primary focus of our Purim initiative was the Matanos L’evyonim which we gave to hundreds of Almanos. Tov V’Chesed volunteers also distributed over 6,000 sets of Mishloach Manos to orphaned children from poor families enabling them too to be part of this great mitzvah. The priceless smiles on their faces were evidence to the great importance of our efforts.
Another key part of Tov V’Chesed’s Purim efforts were the generous meals provided to hundred of widowed families so that they too can join in the day’s festivities. Additionally, throughout the day of Purim, groups of energetic Bucherim went around to numerous widows and orphans and brought Simcha into their broken homes.
For the first time, we also held an online fundraiser over the week leading up to Purim so that the entire community could take part and contribute to these efforts. Burech Hashem, we surpassed our goal of $250,000 which enabled us to offer our crucial services. The fundraising was assisted by many Gabbaim in local Shuls who were our messengers in collecting donations from Jews who wanted to do Matanos L’evyonim the right way.