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The Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation is all about giving back and helping people in the community. Their blog is full of heartwarming stories that show just how much a little kindness can do. Here’s a quick look at some of their amazing work:

1. Lending a Helping Hand: Donations to the Red Cross for California & Florida Disasters

When wildfires and hurricanes hit California and Florida, many families were left with nothing. The American Red Cross stepped in to help with food, shelter, and medical care. The Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation donated $300,000 to support these relief efforts. That money helped people get back on their feet after tough times. It shows how one gift can bring hope to so many.

2. Fighting Pancreatic Cancer: Cherna Moskowitz’s $50,000 Donation

Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to treat. Cherna Moskowitz, through the Foundation, donated $50,000 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. This money helps fund research, support patients, and raise awareness. It’s a step toward better treatments and, hopefully, a cure. Helping fight this disease means helping real families every day.

3. Celebrating Community: The Annual Hawaiian Gardens Festival

Who doesn’t love a good festival? Every year, Hawaiian Gardens hosts a community celebration full of music, food, and fun. The Foundation helps make it all happen, covering the costs so everyone can enjoy it. It’s a time for neighbors to come together, make memories, and just have fun. That’s what community is all about!

4. Supporting Education: Scholarships for Local Students

College can be expensive, but the Foundation is helping local students make their dreams come true. They offer scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition. That means more students can focus on learning instead of worrying about money. Education opens doors—and these scholarships are the key.

5. Honoring Veterans: Contributions to the Veterans Memorial

The Foundation knows how important it is to say “thank you” to our veterans. They helped build a beautiful Veterans Memorial where people can visit and pay their respects. It’s a peaceful place to remember those who served our country. Supporting veterans shows deep gratitude for their sacrifices.

6. Feeding Families: Partnership with Local Food Banks

No one should go to bed hungry. The Foundation works with local food banks to make sure families have enough to eat. Their support helps provide meals, especially during holidays or tough times. A full stomach can make a big difference—and this program helps make that possible.

7. Promoting Health: Funding for Community Clinics

Good health should be available to everyone. That’s why the Foundation supports clinics that offer free or low-cost care. From checkups to medicine, these clinics help people stay healthy. It’s a great way to make sure the whole community is cared for.

8. Environmental Stewardship: Initiatives for a Greener Tomorrow

Taking care of the earth is just as important as taking care of each other. The Foundation supports projects like tree planting and community clean-ups. These efforts help keep neighborhoods clean, green, and beautiful. It’s a great reminder that even small actions can help protect our planet.

The Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation shows that kindness, generosity, and community spirit can change lives. From education to disaster relief, their work touches so many people. Let’s all take a little inspiration and find ways to help those around us. A small act of giving can go a long way!

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The American Red Cross is also known as the ARC; has been a well-established lifeline for almost 138 years. Founded in May of 1881, The ARC has grown to include over 250 chapters and is the United States number one supplier of blood. The ARC is a humanitarian organization with its sole focus on supporting others in their time of need. Not only does the ARC supply blood, but they offer assistance in other areas referred to as divisions that include; disaster services, training services, Armed Forces services, and International services. The five divisions that encompass this charity provides aid to its victims in both the United States as well as internationally. It’s never known when a disaster will strike, but it is known that The American Red Cross will be one of the first responders to offer assistance when it does.

Last year, both California and Florida were devastated by major disasters. Californians suffered major loss by the Campfires that ravaged throughout Northern California. Many people suffered the ultimate cost and lost their lives and those that survived, well they were left with ashes in a place they once called home. The Camp Fires of 2018 is now known as the deadliest wildfire in California which caused billions in damages over the course of its 17-day run. Peoples livelihoods were engulfed in flames and everything they had once known was gone. In Florida, hurricanes brought mass destruction swallowing up homes and neighborhoods. Flooding was so extreme; the cleanup would take months. Lives were turned upside down in both these states and much was lost. After the fires and storms passed and the destruction these disasters left behind was analyzed, many were left unsure how they would recover and rise above this mass destruction.

Nonetheless, The ARC was there. These are just two examples of the more than 70,000 disasters that The American Red Cross responds to every year. The relief that comes from the ARC focuses on emergency based disasters, they are able to provide first aid, blood to hospitals for patients in need, shelter, food, and health services both mental and physical. In addition, the ARC assists individuals in finding their way back to a life they once had before the tragedy struck. The ARC understands the needs all humans require, and they focus on making this attainable to those after they have suffered so much loss.

The American Red Cross is one of the top three nonprofit charities to date and they are extremely successful because of the generous donations they receive.

In 2018, The Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation donated $300,000 to the ARC’s cause. Irving Moskowitz and Cherna Moskowitz have been longtime supporters of this organization and donations such as these provide the much-needed support for those whose lives have been devastated by disasters such as the California wildfires and the hurricanes that struck Florida last year. Irving Moskowitz was a physician who dedicated much of his free time to ensure others had a means of improving their lives. Alongside his wife Cherna Moskowitz, they have made a huge impact on others through their ongoing donations to non-profit organizations such as the ARC. Cherna Moskowitz is dedicated to continuing the work of The Moskowitz Foundation established over 50 years ago by her husband Irving Moskowitz. Without the donations and support from others, many people’s lives that have been struck by the tragedy may have been irreparable. It’s often in times of tragedy we can only see the best in others when people rally together and work as one to assist those in need. It’s often in those times when we become the best support to strangers. Donors like Irving Moskowitz and Cherna Moskowitz don’t wait for tragedy, they give openly and do so generously knowing that touching even one person’s life can give them the much-needed hope, possibly on one of their darkest days, to let them know that there are brighter days ahead.

For more information on The American Red Cross or to learn how you can donate blood, volunteer, or support this cause by making a monetary contribution visit www.redcross.org

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Recently, Cherna Moskowitz of The Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation donated $50,000 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Donations like hers assist PanCAN and their vision to double the survival by 2020. It is a tall order, but it’s also attainable through fundraising, community and charity. In order to change statistics on Pancreatic cancer for all of those who have and will be diagnosed in the future, it will take many people like Cherna Moskowitz coming together to fight for this cause.

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On November 8, 2013. The Philippines was struck by Super Typhoon Haiyan, the biggest typhoon to strike the nation on record. This tropical cyclone devastated different areas of South East Asia, the Phillipines suffered the most damage, with an estimate of 6,200 lives lost due to the disaster.

The Irving Moskowitz Foundation would like to announce that it has contributed $100,000 to American Red Cross humanitarian effort in the Philippines in the event of Super Typhoon Haiyan. The foundation understands the heart break and devastation that has ripped through the Philippines and would like to wish all those who were affected by the disaster all the hopes and best wishes from the foundation.

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Widespread devastation and destruction impacted the Oklahoma territory during the peak of tornado season. Peak winds estimated at 210 mph (340 km/h), killing 24 people and causing an estimated 344 injuries as category 5 tornados and below wreaked havoc on the population.

The Irving Moskowitz Foundation has responded by donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross. The foundation hopes those impacted by the disaster a speedy recovery.

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Education advocate and president of the Irving Moskowitz Foundation, Cherna Moskowitz continues her charitable work throughout the Hawaiian Gardens community.  As the president of the foundation, she has demonstrated great support for programs and services enhancing the lives of low-income families living in the city of Hawaiian Gardens, CA.  On an annual basis the foundation donates thousands of dollars to local schools, non- profit organizations, Little League, Pop-Warner, Eagles Soccer Club, Adult Education, and many more.  Cherna Moskowitz has a soft spot for this small city that measures 9/10th’s of a square mile.  She believes that although geographically small, this community has a big heart and it is a place where she can make a difference.  Over the past ten years, the Irving Moskowitz Foundation under the leadership of President Cherna Moskowitz the foundation has partnered with the City of Hawaiian Gardens and has contributed millions of dollars to fund major capital improvement projects such as the Hawaiian Gardens Public Library and Safety Center, and the Fedde Middle School Sports Complex.  These two facilities are one of a kind and were design to meet the needs of the community.  As a supporter and advocate of the youth, Cherna Moskowitz believes that these facilities will now provide hope and a safe haven for the children of this community.

Cherna Moskowitz and the Irving Moskowitz  Foundation are proud to make contributions of this magnitude that will not only improve the City’s capital assets, but most importantly improve the lives of the residents in this community.  Cherna Moskowitz and the Irving Moskowitz Foundation value the importance of enriching the lives of others and will continue to serve where there is need.

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