Chimes Israel works to improve the quality of life of people with special needs with 25 programs for more than 1,400 children and adults

(Ages 6 months - 3 years)

Educational, therapeutic and rehabilitative programs and services for infants and toddlers

(Ages 6 - 21 years)

After-school recreational, social and therapeutic programs for youth with disabilities

(Ages 21+)

Rehabilitation and recreational daycare for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

(Ages 21+)

Employment services for people with disabilities including sheltered (in-house) and normative (external) employment opportunities

(Ages 21+)

The Shiluv program is a multi-faceted support program with home-based employment, supported onsite employment and recreational activities for people with intellectual, developmental and behavioral disabilities

While Israel’s Homefront Command ordered Chimes Israel’s centers for people with disabilities closed, we reached out to the staff and families of all 25 centers and programs to see what could be done to help.

Help our staff and clients get past their trauma and be better prepared for the next emergency. We are fundraising now to provide a large-scale organization-wide Resilience Training program to enable our employees to improve interpersonal communication, engage in better techniques to control personal and beneficiary stress, and better manage security vulnerabilities and crises.

For over three decades, Chimes Israel has been supporting families and children with disabilities, leading change, deepening our impact, and touching hearts. The Families in Growth program was born out of a deep understanding of the complex needs of families of young children with disabilities. These families face enormous challenges daily, often under harsh conditions and with a painful sense of loneliness.

At Chimes Israel, volunteering begins with a commitment and continues with a bond between people. For over three decades, Chimes Israel has been dedicated to advancing and supporting people with disabilities. Yet, the driving force behind this mission is our community of volunteers. This year, more than ever, countless volunteers gave their time, energy, and hearts to make 2024 a year of impact, kindness, and connection.

Dear Friends,

As we celebrate Hanukkah, a time when light overcomes darkness, we thank you for your ongoing support and trust in us. Thanks to you, our organization continues growing, impacting, and bringing light and hope to our service recipients and their families.

Workers with disabilities are talented, know how to work in any field, and are thirsty for the mainstream employment market, but no one wants to hire them. Integrating them will help build a richer society that recognizes the abilities of everyone.

Chimes Israel works in collaboration with diverse government and private organizations including foundations, institutions, companies and associations.