Our Story
Areivim USA was founded in 2007 with a single goal:
To make sure no grieving family would ever need to beg for help.
Back then, whenever tragedy struck, askanim had to raise large sums of money for widows and
orphans—often overnight. Flyers with photos of children and desperate pleas were posted on cars, in
shuls, and across neighborhoods. The pressure was overwhelming. The pain was public. And the dignity
of the family was lost.
A better way was needed.
With guidance from leading rabbonim and askanim, Areivim USA was born—a simple model where each
member contributes a small amount whenever tragedy strikes another member. Together, this raises
$150,000 per orphan privately, respectfully, and efficiently. No pressure. No campaigns. Just quiet,
powerful support.
This is tzedakah as it should be.
Support Now: For Later 
The Plan
Areivim USA establishes a group of members. The members take collective responsibility for each other. When one member passes away, the other members voluntarily contribute a small amount to each eligible surviving orphan. The result? A sizeable fund of about $150,000 for each orphan.
Areivim USA eliminates the need for further fundraising. And since the families receiving the funds are members of the group,they do not feel that they are burdening the community, or receiving handouts.
It’s a win-win: orphans receive the support they need, and contributing members enjoy the security of knowing that the entire group has their back, should they r”l need it.
Each member is part of an
Areivim USA Group
Other members contribute a small amount
for each orphan in the family
Together, Areivim USA members raise
$150,000 for each orphan
Fund helps to pay
weddings, tuition, & daily expenses
No need for
tzedakah
campaigns
Minimal Payments, Maximum Benefits
The plan is designed so as not to overburden group members, by capping the amount of contributions to $42 per month. If there are several orphans in a short span of time, members’ contributions are rolled over to the next month, until all the funds are collected.
The result?
A dignified, membership-driven plan that spares families from humiliation, and spares the community from endless dramatic campaigns.
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