Eran Hazan is a resident of Plantation, FL, having relocated to the United States from Hadera, Israel in 2003. He is the President of Americabinets Express Inc. a direct distributor of kitchen and closet lines that caters to builders, contractors, developers, designers, and homeowners. Eran has always been an advocate for helping others, as he believes it is of paramount importance. Despite growing up in a financially challenged household where resources were limited, Eran was always able to find ways to assist not only his own family but also others in need. He recognizes the charitable support he received as a child and perceives Yedidim as a way to give back to the community. 

Eran personally visited the site of the Champlain Towers collapse and provided 55,000 hot meals to the families of the victims, as well as to the police, IDF, volunteers, and other government and private agencies. Along with other volunteers, Eran also provided hospitality services, furniture, and assistance with relocating the affected families. 

One of the victims of the collapse suffered a complete loss of their possessions and required assistance in acquiring a car and insurance. These needs were fulfilled by the Yedidim organization. 

Eran and his son Noah were honored by Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis for their exceptional support during the disaster. Noah, who is 11 years old, worked tirelessly during the Champlain Towers collapse, delivering hot meals to families anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones. In recognition of his heroic actions, Noah was presented with a commemorative coin by First Lady Jill Casey DeSantis. 

Hurricane Ian devastated the west coast, prompting Eran and a team of volunteers from Yedidim organization to travel to Fort Myers and assist the affected communities. Their efforts included the distribution of hot meals, dry goods, clothing, generators, propane, gas, water, and shelter, as well as assistance with furniture, cleaning houses and mold remediation, and covering broken windows and damaged houses. Yedidim’s intensive work was recognized and covered by various media outlets including Hadashot 13, Hadashot 12, Crownheights.info, and Chabad.org. The First Lady of Florida also visited to assist the communities, and Hatzalah, rabbis, and Community members from surrounding towns came to help and offer support. 

Since then, with the assistance of other volunteers, Eran has successfully coordinated numerous comparable initiatives. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the requirements of the community, and as a result, Yedidim has undertaken a variety of charitable endeavors,