Baltimore News Journal

Many non-profit organizations rely on supporters and consumers to donate to their organization on a yearly basis so they can continue to support the people and mission they are working towards. By donating to specific organizations, it gives a sense of pride knowing a part was taken to help others in need. March of Dimes is a great organization to donate to and has been in business for over 80 years to help millions of babies survive and thrive. Millions of babies are born premature each year and with many medical conditions. By donating to the march of dimes, the legacy continues to help mothers and babies receive the care they need from an early birth. With donations to March of Dimes, professionals, the public and families are educated about lifesaving research and what is needed to support families in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). Donations to the March of Dimes can be completed in several ways such as making a one time or monthly donation on their website. Further, fundraising can be completed by doing annual walks to raise money for premature babies and their care.

St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is also a great option to donate to an organization. St. Jude’s treats childhood cancers and other serious diseases at little to no cost to the families. It is extremely important for St. Jude’s to receive donations from supporters so they can still provide these wonderful services to children with illnesses and life-threatening diseases. There are multiple ways to donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Donations can be mailed to their address in Memphis, TN. Further, donations can be in the form of donating a plaque, brick, creating a memorial fund and fundraising.

Shalom Lamm is a real estate developer and is the son of the past chancellor of Yeshiva University Norman Lamm. He is also the CEO of a non-profit organization called Operation Benjamin. This organization is dedicated to keeping the memory alive of American-Jewish servicemen and women who fought during WWII. It was first inspired when a Jewish soldier who was accidentally buried under a Latin Cross at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. The mission of Operation Benjamin is to help individuals locate their heritage and religion. He is passionate about helping anyone in need. He has sent aid to the Ukraine when Jewish communities were in danger by sending food and other supplies to help people survive. 

Since Operation Benjamin doesn’t ever ask a soldier’s families for money to assist with headstones, ceremonies, etc., they heavily rely on donors to donate to the organization that are tax-deductible. Donations can be completed on their website by pressing the blue donate button or mailing a check to their headquarters in West Hempstead, NY. Donating to this organization will allow the families of fallen soldiers in the Jewish community to be more at peace from the services Operation Benjamin provides. Shalom Lamm is very proud of the services he provides many Jewish families.