Simcha Fund - Bar Mitzvah
Funding Amount
$2,500 per bar mitzvah
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Simcha Fund - Bar Mitzvah
Overview: Tov V'Chesed's Simcha Fund provides financial assistance to orphaned boys to celebrate their bar mitzvah with dignity and joy.
Focus: Bar mitzvah support for orphaned boys
Geographic Scope: Not specified
Background: The foundation recognizes that orphaned boys deserve to celebrate this important milestone despite financial hardship. The program ensures no child is left out or forgotten on this special occasion.
- $2,500 per bar mitzvah sponsor
Key Statistics
- Applicants must be orphaned boys approaching or at bar mitzvah age (13 years old)
Eligibility
- Bar mitzvah celebration/event
- New pair of tefillin
- Full wardrobe for the boy
- Other bar mitzvah-related necessities
What They Fund
- Website: tovvchesed.com
- Sponsorship option: Available to sponsor individual bar mitzvahs
Contact & Donations
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application instructions are not provided on the website. However, based on the program structure:
1. Submit an application - Orphaned boys or their families/guardians apply to Tov V'Chesed
2. Application review - Foundation reviews applications
3. Approval - Upon approval, the foundation provides sponsorship for the bar mitzvah celebration
Note: For specific application procedures, deadlines, and required materials, contact the foundation directly.
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