Bais Rivkah ‘HOO’ Volunteers Appreciated

An impressive one hundred-eighty HOO volunteers gathered together for a pre-Chanukah chocolate party last Wednesday. HOO – Helping Our Own, a volunteer program initiated by Bais Rivkah High School, reaches out weekly to Crown Heights families going through a challenging or overwhelming time.

Whether partnering with Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights to assist a family faced with a difficult or serious medical situation, supporting a large family with an extra helping hand, or Boruch Hashem stepping in when a family is blessed with a new baby, HOO volunteers act with respect, compassion and kindness.

In appreciation of their remarkable work, HOO volunteers were treated to a morning of sumptuous food, good fun and inspiration. This exciting event included a captivating Chanukah game generously donated by Zslides and an important address by Mrs. Chani Itkin on the lifelong impact a volunteer has on a family facing a difficult set of circumstances.

Everyone was moved when a number of  HOO volunteers spontaneously expressed how rewarded they felt in actively helping  families in need.

In Mushka’s words:

“One could tell how much effort went into every detail of the appreciation event- the chocolate covered spoons, the hilarious game show….very cute and loads of fun! I felt that  Morah Tiechtel spoke from her heart when she told us how much our chessed makes a difference. A recipient of volunteers shared her very distressing story which had many of us tearing up; her appreciation of the chessed that she had benefited from was clearly evident. We left motivated, inspired, and so proud to be part of our very special HOO group!!”

For more information, or to donate, please email hoohelpingourown@gmail.com.