Ezrat Achim is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance for needy families in our community. Families receive monthly financial assistance in the form of supermarket gift cards. Ezrat Achim is committed to maintaining the dignity of all recipients, thus services are conducted with utmost discretion. For 20 years, Ezrat Achim has been making a positive impact in our community, helping those that need it most. This work has only been possible with the generous support of our donors, and is a tribute to our strong sense of community and care for one another.
About
Lily Bensalmon Medina (Leah bat Simha) was a pillar of the community for many years. She was known throughout the city for her kindness, intelligence, professionalism and dedication to others. She immigrated to Toronto from Morocco at the age of 18. Through hard work and perseverance, Lily worked her way up to a prestigious position at the Bank of Montreal. Her office was a hub of chessed activity – she helped people obtain mortgages, assisted newcomers with opening bank accounts, facilitated networking between clients and friends, and helped needy individuals receive medical care. Lily was strongly committed to her family, and raised her two daughters with an unwavering sense of emuna. Lily, along with other community members, founded Ezrat Achim in 1998. May the chessed that occurs through Ezrat Achim today, continue to carry forth Lily’s legacy, as well as offer continuous aliya to her neshama.