Kavod

Recent studies indicated that 38,400 holocaust survivors are living in the united states and over 1/3rd of them are living at or near poverty levels. That is 30%. It is unconscionable and unacceptable that these courageous people, who've endured so much already, are living their remaining years without basic necessities. The support these survivors receive does not allow them to afford what is needed to live a dignified life. Many are choosing between heat or food, medicine or rent. Others have dire living conditions because they cannot invest what is needed to repair their homes.the Kavod shef (survivors of the holocaust emergency fund) initiative in partnership with seed the dream foundation exponentially multiplies the dollars (and critical services) directly reaching survivors and serves as a secondary resource. In partnership with seed the dream foundation, Kavod is committed to this vital emergency effort, leveraging the dollars raised through a special philanthropic national matching initiative, and ensuring that 100% of the matching funds will go directly toward survivor services. Recognizing the importance of reaching any survivor regardless of where he or she lives, Kavod shef works with designated communities across the united states to bring millions of additional dollars to the survivor community. Urgent and critical emergency services eligible for coverage through Kavod shef include dental, vision, medical, food, emergency home care, emergency transportation, and emergency home services.