United Chesed of Toronto

United Chesed of Toronto is a not-for-profit organization established by Dr. Brian Price in 2003. Its primary mandate is to aid members of the Toronto Jewish community who find themselves facing severe financial difficulties. The number of Jews living in poverty in Toronto is a staggering 22,000, Including 3000 children. These families struggle every day just to keep food on the table. They live i

n fear, knowing that even the smallest added expense can create an unbearable burden. When crisis strikes, the impoverished, especially the elderly and people with disabilities, can’t wait for bureaucratic delays to receive support. Their issues require quick responses – whether in the form of food, bill payments, or direction – to get them back on their feet fast. This is where United Chesed steps in. We respond with immediacy, care, and discretion to the urgent, short-term needs of Jews from all walks of life and religious observance. Though out vast online network we engage and involve the entire community to develop creative and timely solutions. Each year, we distribute many thousands of dollars in food coupons and facilitate hundreds of donations of furniture, household items, and medical equipment. We also offer our clients long term direction by connecting them to community organizations, social service agencies and other useful resources.