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Where compassion becomes action in times of illness.
Bikur Cholim
of Far Rockaway & the Five Towns
Life can feel overwhelming when illness strikes. We step in with practical help, heartfelt presence,
and the right support to get through the day.
What We Do
We support and bring relief to our neighbors when illness strikes.
Mental Health Support
We help cover the cost of counseling, therapy, and psychological care for adults and children, so no one faces emotional challenges alone.
Transportation
We do our best to help clients reach their medical appointments, treatments, and therapy sessions. When we can, we help coordinate transportation to support consistent care.
Visiting the Ill
We bring warmth, conversation, and human connection to people at home, in nursing homes, or in hospitals.
Cooking & Food Delivery
When illness takes away the energy to cook, we prepare nourishing meals that give families strength and comfort. We also deliver prepared meals so people can focus on healing instead of meal prep.
Equipment Gemach
We provide knee scooters, crutches, wheelchairs, and more — all at no cost — to restore mobility and speed recovery.
Medical Aid
We provide significant subsidies for urgent procedures, ongoing treatments, and other medical costs that would otherwise overwhelm families.
Join Us
Volunteer Opportunities
You can make recovery easier for someone in our community. Join us in bringing care and relief to every neighbor who needs healing.
Transportation
Distance should never keep you from care. Our volunteer drivers give safe, reliable rides to medical appointments, treatments, and therapy. Every trip brings healing closer.
Your time brings hope.
Why We Exist
Every ride to a doctor, every meal you deliver, and every hospital visit you make brings comfort and strength to someone in our community.
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Asting supported thousands of underprivileged children to get access to education and the opportunity to improve their lives & families.
Mike Hardson
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This is due to their excellent service, competitive pricing and customer support. It’s throughly refresing to get such a personal touch.
Jessica Brown
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This is due to their excellent service, competitive pricing and customer support. It’s throughly refresing to get such a personal touch.
David Cooper
Your gift changes lives.
Your generosity puts food on tables, brings comfort to people in our communities, ensuring no one faces illness alone. Every dollar matters.