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Project
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(Chizuk, Healing and
Intervention)
Crisis intervention teams assist families, schools, camps, synagogues and other community institutions during the first days and weeks following the diagnosis of serious illness, or the death of a child or young parent. Sparks of Strength Lending Library offers tapes on issues surrounding bereavement. |
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Disney World Trip |
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Sponsored by the Ohr Meir Foundation
Four wonderful days in America’s most famous wonderland lift the spirits of seriously ill children and teens. |
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The Hartman Family Foundation Wish at the Wall |
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A project of Chai Lifeline Midwest
A spiritually reinvigorating trip to Israel for teens who are at least one-year post-treatment or whose chronic illness can be medically managed during the energetic ten-day excursion. |
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H.E.L.P. |
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(Homebound Educational Learning Program)
Professional tutoring in Jewish studies for children ages 5 – 18. |
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| Bernard & Lucille Katz Chailine Telephone Support Groups |
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Support and counseling for parents via bi-weekly telephone support groups that connect them with other parents of seriously ill children and a therapist. Informational ChaiLines brings groups of parents together with an acknowledged expert to discuss issues in pediatric illness of concern to parents. A professional therapist moderates the group, during the interactive portion, parents have the opportunity to ask questions. |
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| Chizuk Retreats |
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Focused, day-long doses of peer, professional and spiritual support in a family-friendly environment that permits parents and children to spend time together in relaxed settings. |
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| Family Programs |
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Tickets to ball games and cultural events give children and adults warm memories that sustain them through painful and difficult periods. |
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| Holiday Parties, Family Days & Special Events |
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Bringing families together for Chanukah, Purim and other special days brings smiles to children’s faces and moments of hope to their parents while making memories that will last a lifetime. |
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| Volunteer Training |
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Special workshops and training sessions introduce new volunteers to Chai Lifeline’s goals, practices, policies, and philosophy. |
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| Toy Drives |
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Bring joy to patients and their siblings by collecting and distributing toys, games, books, and gift cards during the Chanukah season. |
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| “OUR SIBS” (Specially Important Brothers and Sisters) |
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Social and recreational activities give brothers and sisters the opportunity to befriend other siblings and receive the extra attention they need to thrive in a difficult environment. |
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| Stella K. Abraham Family Center |
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Located on the Jack & Moishe Horn Campus, Glen Spey, NY
Mini-vacations on the magnificent Jack & Moishe Horn Campus filled with rest, relaxation, and recuperation for parents and children. The Family Center is open from September to June whenever there are no Chai Lifeline programs in residence. |
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| Donald Alan Harris Healing Hearts Bereavement Programs |
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Counseling, retreats, and other innovative approaches to help parents and siblings cope with the loss of a beloved family member. |
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| David J. & Dina Lipins Publications |
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Children’s magazines, volunteers’ manual, information for educators and HeartBeats, Chai Lifeline’s news publications keep parents, supporters, friends and the medical and educational communities updated on Chai Lifeline programs and activities, and their impact on the lives of our children and their families. |
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| 4xChai Volunteer Opportunities |
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Get involved by being a Big Brother or Sister, prepare gift baskets for patients and families, visit homebound patients, or be a counselor at our social and recreational events. |
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