Imagine waking up every day with the assurance that you’ve completed at least one mitzvah of tzedakah. The Mishna in Pirkei Avot (3:15), when discussing the judgment of a person in heaven, states: “It all depends on the majority of deeds.” Maimonides teaches a profound lesson in this: when it comes to doing good, the quantity of mitzvot matters. Consistent, small acts of kindness are often more impactful than a single grand gesture. In the realm of tzedakah, this means that giving $1 a day, 365 days a year, is far better than giving $365 all at once to a single cause.

Tzedakah, however, extends beyond monetary contributions. It includes a wide range of acts that help others, such as assisting in building a mikveh for a community, showing hospitality to guests, visiting the sick, burying the dead, helping a bar mitzvah boy acquire tefillin, supporting a couple to get married, and much more. Every act that supports those in need falls under the umbrella of tzedakah, and each one carries great merit.

The “Give a Dollar a Day” initiative simplifies this concept by ensuring that you start each day having already completed one act of tzedakah. We take care of the giving on your behalf. When you wake up, you can rest easy knowing that you have made a difference. Our organization searches for and carefully vets individuals and communities in need. Importantly, we don’t donate to other non-profit organizations; instead, we give directly to people and communities, making a tangible impact on their lives.

Our mission is to provide transparency for our donors, documenting each daily donation, including details on who received it and how it was used. In some cases, we’ll share videos or pictures; in others, due to privacy concerns, we’ll provide a brief write-up. Our aim is to make you feel personally connected to the donation, as if you are directly improving someone’s life.

We are defined by our deeds, not merely by our intentions. In giving tzedakah, the focus is not just on the benefit received by the person in need but also on the transformation it creates within the giver. By giving consistently and thoughtfully, you become a part of a cycle of kindness that enriches both your life and the lives of those you help.