Community service organizations throughout New York City have helped community members gain access to necessary resources for years. In the wake of the COVID-19 virus, these organizations have proven to be all the more important. Rising unemployment and economic volatility has jeopardized the stability of many families. Individuals with underlying medical conditions have experienced additional risk and concern during this period as well; many fear returning to the workforce or even leaving their homes. Donations to grass-root organizations combatting these struggles is imperative to their operation, and people like Isaac Toussie recognize that.
Mr. Toussie, an NYU Stern MBA graduate, has been immersed over the past decade in various infrastructure projects as well as in corporate investments. However, he prides his charitable works over his business and educational accomplishments.
His search for worthy causes led him to Sephardic Bikur Holim. SBH is an organization that was founded in 1974 with the mission of helping. To some, that help could come in the form of financial contributions, to others it might mean setting up an interview with a potential employer. SBH is built to tackle nearly any challenge, with skilled therapists, career developers, and volunteers. In 2020, SBH distributed over 56,000 meals to those in need, made over 9,000 wellness calls to seniors and had nearly 4,000 active volunteers. However, the program that drove Mr. Toussie to donate to this organization in particular is its career division, which helps individuals at every step of the job application process to obtain employment, livelihood and hence self-esteem. Mr. Toussie continues to be impressed with the work of the organization and is proud of his donations to them.
Furthering his mission of support, Mr. Toussie looked to donated to organizations that focused on opening doors for children from a young age. One of the leading local organizations in that field is Chai Lifeline. In the organization’s own words, the organization “is a leading international children’s health support network, providing social, emotional, and financial assistance to children with life-threatening and lifelong illnesses and their families through a variety of year-round programs and services.” Chai lifeline has helped thousands of children cope with some of the most severe illnesses, including cancer. Volunteers fuel the organization and facilitate the organization’s dozens of events and programs. Mr. Toussie has made multiple donations to the organization in light of the impressive work that they are doing for those in need.
Mr. Toussie’s drive to keep opportunities open for children lead to a donation to The Association of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps, Inc. HITWG Camps gives children suffering and recovering from severe illnesses the ability to attend specialized camps. Many children that suffer from a chronic illness often have stunted self-esteem and require emotional support. HITWG Camps looks to help those children develop and grow in light of the hardships that they have faced. They have helped thousands of children since their inception in 1988.
The wide range of charitable organizations that Isaac Toussie has supported and sweeping reach of the causes he has championed is strong testimony to his character.
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