Hi Everyone
 
We believe that the time has come for us to be more specific about what UNITED CHESED OF TORONTO tries to help wtih and what we are unable to help with.
 
Recently we have had some 'extraordinary' requests that were not in the realm of a not-for-profit charity and therefore, we are sending you this information. 
 
Please be advised that this information will be posted on our website too.
 
 
THESE ARE THE SERVICES THAT UNITED CHESED OF TORONTO  ATTEMPTS TO ASSIST WITH:
 
1)    FOOD
2)    SHELTER
3)    CLOTHING
4)    FURNITURE
 
 
 We also attempt to assist people in difficult situations by networking with other organizations, individuals and professionals.  These situations MAY involve:
 
5)    Financial problems -referrals
6)    Medical problems -  referring professionals
7)    Legal Assistance -   referring professionals
8)    Family problems -    referring professionals
9)    Geriatric problems - referring professionals
10)  Social problems - referring professionals
 
  • ALL THOSE REQUESTING OUR ASSISTANCE MUST BE MADE AWARE OF OUR LIMITED TIME AND RESOURCES
  • UNITED CHESED OF TORONTO CANNOT GUARANTEE TO ASSIST EVERYONE IN EVERY SITUATION
  • WE ARE IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OF THOSE WE NETWORK WITH, NOR THE RESULTS OF NETWORKING
  • WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OF THIRD PARTY PARTICIPANTS
 
THESE ARE THE SERVICES THAT UNITED CHESED DOES NOT ASSIST WITH:
 
We do NOT fund the following:
  • SCHOOLING
  • AIR FARES
  • SURGERY
  • DIVORCE COSTS OR ANY OTHER LEGAL COSTS
  • MORTGAGES
  • LOANS
UNITED CHESED does NOT advertise services or businesses on our email network
UNITED CHESED does NOT assist in finding people to carry items to Israel or any other location
 
 
Dr Brian Price,
President
UNITED CHESED OF TORONTO
  
 

 

Mission

Providing emergency rapid support, to families and individuals requiring food, clothing, shelter, medical, financial, and social support both directly and through a vast networking system.

About Us

United Chesed is a registered not-for-profit charity organization, that is unique.  We provide emergency rapid response, with and average of 24 hour turn over time, to those requiring food, clothing, shelter, financial and social assistance. 

We are dedicated to fulfilling the needs of the growing numbers of Jewish families living in poverty in Toronto and the GTA.

United Chesed assists individuals and families on a short-term basis until they are able to provide for themselves or other agencies in our network take over.

Our Future Vision

  • To create a unified body which will serve the Jewish community with all its resources for the benefit and maintenance of the Jewish residents of Toronto and its suburbs.
  • To establish and maintain an active network of communications between synagogues, as a result of which various aspects of Chesed can be obtained.
  • To enhance and create a climate of Sholom Bayis with all the involved parties for the well-being and stability of the Jewish community in Toronto and be an example for other communities in North America.

History of United Chesed

United Chesed of Greater Toronto is the brainchild of Thornhill Dentist, Dr. Brian (Baruch) Price.  Dr. Price, implemented his vision to establish an umbrella organization, to serve the impoverished Jews in the GTA regardless of affiliation.  The organization was developed to serve two purposes, provide basic needs to people and act as a support network, able to connect individual with vital resources in the community.

For the past seven years, through its one stop referral service and working with the representatives from many organizations, United Chesed has helped thousands of individuals in desperate need of food, shelter, clothing, medical and social assistance.

November 12, 2005, Dr. Price and his team organized their first community awareness and networking event at the North York Civic Centre.  The Keynote speaker, Mr. Paul Godfrey, CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, said “he was impressed with United Chesed’s mandate to unify Jewish charities to educate the community.  It is with great hope and faith in the ENTIRE community that United Chesed firmly believes that no child, adult or elderly individual will be without bread on their table."

Board of Directors

Dr. Brian Price – President and CEO, Treasurer
Lisa Aharon – Director
Dr. Leon Herman – Director
Mrs. Theo Price – Director

Executive Administrator
Ruth Rebuck

Advisors To the Board
Dr. Alan E. Gross MD, FRCS C
Michael Baratz BA.CA
David Fluss B.Comm.,CA,CMC,CFP, CPA (Illinois)CFE
Farely Mernick BA (Admin) Honors MA
Alan Weinberg BA LLB
Arthur Mandel B.Sc B. Pharmacy

Business Management Advisor
Harley Broder, Executive Vice President & C.O.O, CPAS Systems Inc.