The Hesed Foundation supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities, expand opportunity, and improve the lives of individuals and families. We are particularly committed to organizations serving people and communities that have historically been marginalized or underserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our grants reflect a range of needs\u2014from health care and food security to youth development, immigrant services, LGBTQIA+ support, and assistance for families experiencing economic hardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The organizations below are examples of recent Hesed Foundation grantees and illustrate the breadth of work we support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England<\/strong><\/a> Hesed has provided ongoing support for access to sexual and reproductive health care throughout northern New England. Our grants have supported needs including new medical equipment, expansion of medication abortion services, and assistance for patients who face financial barriers to care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Joan G. Lovering Health Center \u2014<\/a> Greenland, New Hampshire<\/strong> Greenwich House \u2014 New York City<\/a><\/strong> Jewish Queer Youth (JQY) \u2014 New York City<\/strong><\/a> Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immig<\/a>rant Rights \u2014 New York City<\/strong> Make the Road New York <\/strong>\u2014 New York City<\/a> Avodah \u2014 New York and Nation<\/a>al<\/strong> Kismet Rock Foundation \u2014 North Conway, New Hamps<\/a>hire<\/strong> CASA of New Hampshire \u2014 New Hampshire<\/a><\/strong> Housing Families \u2014 Eastern Massachusetts<\/a><\/strong> Community Partners \u2014 Strafford County, New Hampshire<\/a><\/strong> Peter Westbrook Foundation \u2014 New York City<\/a><\/strong> Dignity Matters \u2014 Massachusetts<\/a><\/strong> Moms for Moms NYC \u2014 New York City<\/a><\/strong>
Hesed has supported the Lovering Health Center’s work providing accessible sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion care, to patients in New Hampshire and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our longstanding support of Greenwich House has included its substance-use treatment and harm-reduction programs. Grants have helped provide fentanyl test strips and wound-care supplies for patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment, as well as nutritional support for patients with hepatitis C.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLGBTQIA+ Communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hesed supports JQY’s programming for LGBTQIA+ Jewish youth. JQY provides community, support, and resources for young people, including those from Orthodox, Hasidic, and other traditional Jewish backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImmigrants, Refugees & Social Justice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hesed has supported legal and advocacy services for immigrant communities in Northern Manhattan, helping individuals and families navigate complex systems and access resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our support has helped advance Make the Road New York’s work with immigrant and working-class communities through advocacy, community services, education, and organizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hesed has supported Avodah’s work engaging young adults in efforts to address poverty and advance social justice through Jewish values, service, leadership development, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChildren, Youth & Families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A multiyear Hesed grantee, Kismet Rock provides a progressive, four-year climbing and outdoor education program for young people who otherwise might not have access to these experiences. Its model combines outdoor challenge with mentorship, confidence-building, and long-term relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hesed has supported the recruitment, training, supervision, and retention of Court Appointed Special Advocates who speak on behalf of children experiencing abuse or neglect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our support has helped Housing Families expand programming for children and families experiencing housing instability. Its youth and family programs provide academic assistance, counseling access, peer support, and help navigating local schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hesed has provided multiyear support for respite care for families caring for children and adults with developmental disabilities and chronic health needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hesed has supported the Olympians in Life program, which combines fencing instruction with academic support and mentorship for young people from underserved New York City communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBasic Needs, Dignity & Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hesed has supported Dignity Matters in providing menstrual products and underwear to women and girls experiencing homelessness or poverty\u2014essential needs that are often not adequately covered by traditional assistance programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our support has helped provide low-income single mothers with postpartum and newborn essentials that are not covered by public assistance programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n