A movement, not a charity

See the Awesome.
Be the Awesome.

AwesomeYid inspires Yidden to recognize the greatness already within themselves, and to bring it out in others through kindness, growth, community, and action.

The idea

Every Yid has awesome inside.

When people see awesome, they act awesome. When one Yid steps up, another one is inspired. That is how a community becomes stronger.

What we do

What We Do

Broad ways we show up, so the mission never goes out of date.

01

Support

Helping Yidden through practical assistance when they need it most.

02

Inspire

Creating campaigns, messages, and tools that remind people of their greatness.

03

Connect

Building achdus through community projects, events, and meaningful giving.

04

Empower

Giving youth, families, and individuals the confidence and resources to grow.

05

Act

Turning good intentions into real projects with real impact.

Live it

7 Ways to Be Awesome

Seven words to carry with you. Pick one and make it real today.

AAdvocateStand up for those who need a voice.
WWelcomeMake everyone feel they belong, especially the one standing alone.
EEncourageLift people with real words of chizuk.
SServeShow up and help, no strings attached.
OObserveNotice the good and the need around you.
MMentorGuide someone one step further than they are today.
EElevateBring out the best in others and in yourself.

These become cards, merch, school programs, stickers, and future campaigns.

The Wish Wall

Pick an act. Go be awesome.

Fifty four acts of kindness, three times chai. Tap one to claim it, then go do it. Add your own at the bottom and we will pin it up.

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Pin it to the wall

Did something kind, or have an idea worth spreading? Send it in and we will pin it up.

Thank you. Your act is in for review and we will pin the good ones up.

On the ground

Awesome in Action

Real help, in whatever shape the moment needs.

1

Free Tzitzis

Getting tzitzis into the hands of Yidden who want them.

2

Bentcher Banners at Events

Reminders at simchas and kiddushim to bentch before leaving.

3

Youth Support

Standing behind the next generation with encouragement and resources.

4

Financial Assistance

Practical help for families carrying a heavy load right now.

5

Mentorship

Pairing people with someone who can guide them forward.

6

Community Projects

Initiatives that lift a whole block, shul, or neighborhood at once.

7

Emergency Help

Showing up fast and quietly when a crisis hits.

8

Future Initiatives

Whatever the moment calls for next. The mission bends to meet it.

Our projects may change, but the mission stays the same: helping Yidden bring out the awesome in themselves and each other.

Resources

Community Gemachim

A full directory of gemachim across the community, from medical and baby to simcha, seforim, money, and more. Browse the categories, then open the full directory.

Support Groups Hotlines Shiurim by Phone Services Shidduchim Bais Avel Medical Baby Children Food Household Clothing Maternity Sheitels Simcha Clothing Jewelry and Hairpieces Simcha Wedding Money Seforim Crown Heights Five Towns Monsey Lakewood
Open the Gemach Directory

Directory compiled by Hakhel. Phone numbers change over time, so the full PDF is the source of truth.