Hurricane and Disaster Relief Fund
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Dear friend:
Do you know what it’s like to live through a hurricane?
And do you know what it’s like to live through a hurricane—and then spend the following days helping others?
Chabad of Tallahassee does.
Taking the brunt of Hurricane Hermine on the chin, Chabad of Tallahassee completely lost power—but none of its energy.
Working immediately after the storm to be there for the thousands of Jews it serves, Chabad didn’t stop or slow down—despite catastrophic damage and loss to its community and student center.
Chabad’s Rabbi Shneur and Chanie Oirechman and their nine children, including an infant, stayed in town without power for over four days to keep Chabad going. And all the while, as the rest of Tallahassee was digging out, Chabad of Tallahassee was busy stepping up.
The Oirechmans waited hours on line at the only local open supermarket, purchasing large supplies of water, ice and fresh goods for the Jewish community members and students in need.
They then stayed in Tallahassee for Shabbos, putting together a warm meal and even warmer community spirit on Friday night for a community otherwise out in the cold—and Shabbos morning was more of the positive same.
When the community needed them most, they were there. Now Chabad of Tallahassee needs YOU most.
Chabad has lost thousands of dollars’ worth of food—perishables and other items that normally would feed thousands of students across the fall semester. Chabad has also suffered tremendous property damage—and water damage to synagogue supplies that now must be replaced. And we hope to do this with funds raised through this GoFundMe.
As a matter of fact, Chabad’s regular annual fundraising efforts, which were well underway at the time Hurricane Hermine struck, have ground to a halt as we regroup to handle its aftermath.
Gearing up for the High Holiday seasons is expensive enough.
Doing it now—on top of huge hurricane-damage expenses—is even more expensive.
But Chabad of Tallahassee knows it can count on you, its friends all over the world, to help.
We didn’t let a hurricane stop us. Don’t let your hesitance stop you.
Please make a big donation to Chabad of Tallahassee today.
As A 501c3 your donation receipt may be used for a tax deduction.
Thank you very m,uch,
Rabbi Schneur and Chanie Oirechman
Rabbi Schneur Oirechman will be responsible for the withdrawel and use of any funds raised in this GoFundMe.
We assure every donner that the funds raised will be used to cover the below storm related expenses and the as of yet undetermined related espenses.
Please see below a partial accounting of our storm related expenses in an Itemized cost fashion, we will update this list as we get information and things settle in, in the aftermath the Hurricane recovery effort.
Thank you
1. Drain System (Demolition/Remove/Repair) $32,048.00
2. Mold Remediation/Water Damage Restoration-Basement $20,425.00
3. Interior Painting/Renovations $10,045.00
4. Tree Removal (Greenwood Dr.) $1,600.00
5. Food/Perishable Losses $834.91
6. Tree Removal (Chapel Dr.) $10,680.00
7. Yard Service/Cleanup (Chapel Dr.) $515.00
8. Roof Damage/Repair (Chapel Dr.) $
9. Roof Damage/Repair (Greenwood Dr.) $
Rabbi Oirechman
Do you know what it’s like to live through a hurricane?
And do you know what it’s like to live through a hurricane—and then spend the following days helping others?
Chabad of Tallahassee does.
Taking the brunt of Hurricane Hermine on the chin, Chabad of Tallahassee completely lost power—but none of its energy.
Working immediately after the storm to be there for the thousands of Jews it serves, Chabad didn’t stop or slow down—despite catastrophic damage and loss to its community and student center.
Chabad’s Rabbi Shneur and Chanie Oirechman and their nine children, including an infant, stayed in town without power for over four days to keep Chabad going. And all the while, as the rest of Tallahassee was digging out, Chabad of Tallahassee was busy stepping up.
The Oirechmans waited hours on line at the only local open supermarket, purchasing large supplies of water, ice and fresh goods for the Jewish community members and students in need.
They then stayed in Tallahassee for Shabbos, putting together a warm meal and even warmer community spirit on Friday night for a community otherwise out in the cold—and Shabbos morning was more of the positive same.
When the community needed them most, they were there. Now Chabad of Tallahassee needs YOU most.
Chabad has lost thousands of dollars’ worth of food—perishables and other items that normally would feed thousands of students across the fall semester. Chabad has also suffered tremendous property damage—and water damage to synagogue supplies that now must be replaced. And we hope to do this with funds raised through this GoFundMe.
As a matter of fact, Chabad’s regular annual fundraising efforts, which were well underway at the time Hurricane Hermine struck, have ground to a halt as we regroup to handle its aftermath.
Gearing up for the High Holiday seasons is expensive enough.
Doing it now—on top of huge hurricane-damage expenses—is even more expensive.
But Chabad of Tallahassee knows it can count on you, its friends all over the world, to help.
We didn’t let a hurricane stop us. Don’t let your hesitance stop you.
Please make a big donation to Chabad of Tallahassee today.
As A 501c3 your donation receipt may be used for a tax deduction.
Thank you very m,uch,
Rabbi Schneur and Chanie Oirechman
Rabbi Schneur Oirechman will be responsible for the withdrawel and use of any funds raised in this GoFundMe.
We assure every donner that the funds raised will be used to cover the below storm related expenses and the as of yet undetermined related espenses.
Please see below a partial accounting of our storm related expenses in an Itemized cost fashion, we will update this list as we get information and things settle in, in the aftermath the Hurricane recovery effort.
Thank you
1. Drain System (Demolition/Remove/Repair) $32,048.00
2. Mold Remediation/Water Damage Restoration-Basement $20,425.00
3. Interior Painting/Renovations $10,045.00
4. Tree Removal (Greenwood Dr.) $1,600.00
5. Food/Perishable Losses $834.91
6. Tree Removal (Chapel Dr.) $10,680.00
7. Yard Service/Cleanup (Chapel Dr.) $515.00
8. Roof Damage/Repair (Chapel Dr.) $
9. Roof Damage/Repair (Greenwood Dr.) $
Rabbi Oirechman
Organizer
Chana Oirechman
Organizer
Tallahassee, FL
