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How We Can All Help | With Shlomo Reichmann
How We Can All Help | With Shlomo Reichmann
How We Can All Help | With Shlomo Reichmann
Saturday 15th March 2025
Shlomo Reichmann shares his journey of creating the Neighbors programme to support young men in Pomona, NY. Discover how community efforts can make a difference.
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- Anyone can make a difference in their community, regardless of professional background.
- Small acts of kindness, like sending a text message, can have a big impact.
- Setting clear boundaries is crucial when helping individuals in need.
- Community support programmes can help integrate struggling individuals back into society.
- Creating a supportive environment involves both structured activities and informal interactions.
It's so easy to do and I think people are just so scared or whatever it is.
Ever wondered how a community can come together to support its struggling members? In this episode of BrainStorm with Sony Perlman, Shlomo Reichmann shares his inspiring journey of creating the Neighbors programme in Pomona, New York. Shlomo, a businessman with no professional background in social work, saw a pressing need to help young men in his community. His efforts range from providing employment opportunities to organising Shabbas meals and more.
Alongside friends, Shlomo established the Neighbors to foster a supportive environment for these young men, helping them integrate back into the community and find their footing. Sony and Shlomo discuss the challenges and successes of running such a programme, including the importance of setting boundaries and the surprising impact of small acts of kindness. They also touch on the broader implications of community support and how anyone can contribute, regardless of their professional background.
If you’re looking for practical ways to make a difference in your community or seeking inspiration from real-life stories of compassion and initiative, this episode is a must-listen.