The RWR NETWORK is a growing national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working with individuals needing social and emotional support, including caregivers and those facing tough life situations through no fault of their own.
In late 2023, RWRN launched Ezer and Ezer for Survivors specifically to serve the Jewish community and Holocaust survivors.
When people ask how as a small founder-led nonprofit we can focus on multiple areas, we sometimes refer them to this moving passage from Isaiah 1:17
“Learn to do good. Devote yourself to justice.
Aid the oppressed.
Take up the cause of orphans;
Plead the case of the widow.”
And in Hebrew:
לִמְד֥וּ הֵיטֵ֛ב דִּרְשׁ֥וּ מִשְׁפָּ֖ט אַשְּׁר֣וּ חָמ֑וֹץ שִׁפְט֣וּ יָת֔וֹם רִ֖יבוּ אַלְמָנָֽה
RWRN is based in Brooklyn, N.Y. and serves our local community. We also have a network of volunteers across the country.
RWRN has a wide suite of initiatives including seminars and educational programs, Holocaust education and resources, one-on-one advocacy, small gifts, and pro-bono resource matchmaking. In March 2022, we began working on programs for 2G –adult children of Holocaust survivors– in association with multiple organizations nationally, with hubs in New York and Florida. In January 2023, we launched Hope and Cope, a person centered trauma informed initiative dedicated to inter-generational trauma survivors, more details will follow.
RWRN is funded by donations of all sizes (you can donate via Paypal right now!) and we’re in the process of applying for a few key grants. We’re a small but enthusiastic team wearing many hats depending on the need or occasion. We also have volunteers spanning all ages and life stages, and so despite our best efforts, sometimes it’s not possible for us to reply to every inquiry in a timely manner. While we’re based in New York City, we have a strong presence in several states including Florida, Georgia, Nevada, and California and continue to expand.
RWRN was founded by the Weingarten sisters. Chaplain Rachel Weingarten and Chaplain Rebecca Weingarten MSc.Ed, MFA, who on an individual basis have been volunteering within their own communities for years before realizing there was a larger need to be met. Read more about them here.
Contact us at 718.218.3672 or [email protected]
RWRN’s Ezer for Survivors (EfS) and the United States Chaplain Corps (USCC) announces launch event: Caring Connections for Holocaust Survivors, along with partner agency Chabad of Kensington.
EfS + USCC Caring Connections will launch in Brooklyn on September 19, 2024 with an in-person event and will expand to other boroughs and cities.
RWRN Partners with Chabad of Central Brooklyn on Brooklyn Drop-In Center As part of our ongoing community outreach efforts, RWRN has long aspired to create a welcoming drop-in center for the people we serve. We’re thrilled to partner with Chabad of Central Brooklyn on the RWRN/Ezer drop-in center. Starting with one day a week, RWRN volunteers will have a location in the Kensington area of...
Ezer for Survivors (EfS) While many organizations currently address the needs of Holocaust survivors, many lack a personalized touch. At RWRN, we’ve heard from survivors that they can feel especially lonely before the weekends and holidays. Ezer for Survivors intends to bridge that gap through our network of chaplain volunteers and a community hub. Following the horrific terrorist attacks in...
RWRN Launches Ezer, the Jewish component of the RWR Network Following the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7th, the RWR Network recognized a specific need in its Jewish members. In early November, 2023, Ezer — Hebrew for help — was formed. Ezer is the Jewish component of the RWR Network (RWRN, Resources, Wellness, Resilience Network), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Ezer...
On September 10, 2023 the United States Chaplain Corps (USCC) held a private breakfast event for chaplains and community members. At the event, the RWR Network announced a partnership with the USCC. As part of the partnership, the USCC’s over 600 volunteer certified chaplains will now be available to work with the vulnerable populations served by the RWR Network. Upcoming initiatives will...