As mentioned in the news, Mel Lifshitz is currently involved with Kulanu Center, a non-profit organization that offers special services to hundreds of local families in Cedarhust, New York. Aside from being one of its financial benefactors, he is also one of the members of the organization’s board of directors.
Mel’s financial support has helped the Kulanu Center to purchase and renovate the Kulanu M’chayil el Chayil Building. The Center’s Endowment Campaign is projected at $6,000,000. To date, over $3,000,000 has been pledged, beginning with a generous building dedication in memory of Abraham Scharf, A’H by the Scharf family.
Mel Lifshitz carefully selected what type of charity institution he would extend his help to. Over the years, he has searched for a variety of organizations locally, nationally, an internationally. The Kulanu Center, which aims to help people from a plethora of backgrounds to overcome the obstacles that have been placed in their way, is a very dedicated organization that helps the less fortunate.
Kulanu was created in February, 2000 in the hearts and minds of a committed group of Rabbinic and lay leaders. At an event held in his home, noted defense attorney Ben Brafman reflects on this exciting milestone:
“At that time it was a concept and a dream. Today it is an extraordinary organization that has exceeded the wildest expectations of all who were there from the start. I salute the parents, the Kulanu and community leadership and all of the many volunteers who made this happen.”
The M’chayil El Chayil Building and Endowment Campaign honors Kulanu’s accomplishments and embraces our future by preparing for the needs of the growing population clamoring for services. The generous participation and support of the community makes all the difference in the lives of these individuals with special needs and their families and enriches those who volunteer at its many programs.
Mel Lifshitz is proud of his daughter Arielle who has volunteered at the KULANU Center.
