My mother was very involved in a chessed organization so I can definitely hear where all the posters are coming from. I used to have a joke with my mom about the person who was DESPERATE for one hour of baby sitting on Monday, and the chessed worker said she would do better than that, she would give them TWO hours on Tuesday. I do not believe there is ill intent, I think there are kind people who dont always know what it is like to need. And those who need can’t always ask. If you really want to do chessed, I encourage people to find out what the person needs, and only agree if that is actually what you will provide, otherwise, try again next week! But to all who do give of themselves, THANK YOU and tizku l’mitzvos.
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