Am Echad's purpose is to help specific people on a regular basis. The information about those that are being supported, their photographs, their story, etc. is published in Am Echad newsletter and on the web site . An American sponsor supports one specific person or a family , or may remain anonymous, if desired. The sponsors have the opportunity to write to those they help, providing them with moral support , and enriching the lives of their own families. The money donated by each sponsor is delivered directly to the needy.
All records are open to the sponsors.
Our newsletter provides the latest news, information about people being supported, monetary distribution reports, letters and photographs from Russia. Our goal is to find the most needy elderly Jews in St. Petersburg and to provide them with financial assistance and moral support. This is a volunteer effort, and there are no salaries paid, and no expenses other than for the delivery of the help to the people we sponsor. Our two volunteers in St. Petersburg meet with every person on the list to evaluate their current situation and to verify their eligibility for Am Echad's assistance. Then they send a report to Am Echad, where the decision is being made.