Week 5 of the Baltimore Chesed League was all about strength—not just physical strength, but the inner strength to step up and help others. Volunteers put their muscles to work, hauling heavy boxes of Pesach packages, organizing books, and moving loads of shaimos for proper burial. But just as important was the strength of heart they showed—bringing warmth and companionship to assisted living residents, baking homemade desserts for families in need, and delivering meals to parents with newborns. Whether lifting with their hands or lifting spirits, these dedicated teams proved that true strength comes from using what you have to help others. With every act of kindness, they built a stronger, more connected community—one chesed at a time.
1. Team Kelemer Brothers Replacement Windows together with members of YACHAD, ate dinner and engaged in some creative coloring.
2. Team Keren Reva Costume Gemach rolled up their sleeves and got to work loading shaimos from the Agudah to be taken for burial.
3. Team Heideman Design packed Shabbos food packages for a special organization- then celebrated with cholent from the Knish Shop!
4. Team US Engineering Solutions put their muscles to work moving bags of shaimos onto the truck.
5. Team Sage Ventures had the zechus to participate in the Chasdei Lev distribution.
6. Team Pit Stop Tire Shop had a special time with the residents of Aventura;They came primed with good questions and games to play.
7. Team Quarry Orthodontics did an unbelievable job unloading two full trucks of shaimos in a cemetery. It was such a large job that they voluntarily stayed for an extra hour!
8. After the arduous work of removing bags of shaimos from the Agudah, Team Kineged Glass Repair enjoyed some delicious, well deserved pizza.
9. Team HESP Solar helped build boxes for Chai Lifeline Pesach packages.
10. Team AEG Remodeling enjoyed bagels and pancakes then shifted to baseball and basketball with the members of Menucha. Everyone had a great time!
11. Team Northbrook Financial helped support the Pikesville Downtown Partnership Community Clean-up.
