SHIFRA is named for the midwife in the story of the Exodus who protected the Israelite mothers from Pharaoh. Our organization SHIFRA provides free counseling and financial aid to vulnerable Jewish mothers who need support through an unexpected pregnancy and after birth. Usually, because they were not trying to become pregnant, they are not prepared with all the support and things they need for their baby.
SHIFRA provides our moms with care packages with gift cards. As a project, you could purchase the supplies and help prepare them. Each care package costs $100-$150 to prepare, including a $75 gift card. To protect the privacy of our moms, you would send them to Maryland, and from Maryland, we would send them to the moms who need them across the US.
We generally provide our clients with $1800 towards financial and material aid. This aid can help in a variety of ways such as babysitting, diapers for a year, or a smart crib- depending on the needs of the mom.
Know a pregnant woman in crisis? She can lean on us. We offer financial aid, material help and more. No lectures, no pressure, just kindness.
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