About Us

Fran Held

Mitzvah Circle Foundation provides support to individuals and their families during difficult times. Find out how you can join our effort to brighten the lives of people in need. Take a look at our existing projects.

Our Mission

We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization designed to provide meaningful support to individuals and families during difficult times. Our goal is to build community so that people need not feel isolated during times of crisis. We do this by coordinating donors of supplies and services with people who are truly in need of them. Our approach is unique in that we connect people in need directly with others who want to provide help. These partnerships make a positive difference in the lives of real people every day. Read more about our mission.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is energetic and committed to our vision of assisting individuals young and old alike during challenging times in their lives. We are committed to volunteering our expertise to give voice to projects that make a difference in the lives of real people.

Silas P. Norman, M.D.
Hal Rudin-Luria
Cynthia Weiss Stein
David Ackerman

Our Partners

At Mitzvah Circle we create partnerships everyday. Our partners understand that giving can take many forms and that it enriches the lives of both the donor and the recipient.