Williamsburg, NY – Hachnassas Orchim Twenty-Thousand Nights of Sleep

Williamsburg, NY – In its seven years of existence, Vaad L’Hachnassas Orchim of Brooklyn has established 42 apartments in Williamsburg and Boro Park to accommodate those who need places to sleep. The apartments provide housing for visitors from abroad here for medical treatments, those who have come on important fundraising efforts, and for any others that need lodging.

In total, 250 beds are available, for men, women, and families. In the last eight months, since the Vaad has begun compiling statistics, more than 20,000 nights’ of sleep have been furnished to those in need. Provisions include bedding, towels, soap, hot water, food, tableware and flatware, lighting and housekeeping. This undertaking by Vaad L’Hachnassas Orchim is colossal and very much needed.

Their fist annual fundraising event has been re-scheduled to Tuesday evening, February 5, 2008, at Ateres Chaya hall in Boro Park. A much deserved, tremendous outpouring of recognition and gratitude is anticipated. [jewishpress]