About Us

Started within our own Great Neck Community, with a vision to spread kindness and encourage others to do so as well. We are a diverse group of individuals from many different communities who are united in our goal of spreading kindness throughout the Jewish community and beyond. Over the past few years, through the help of volunteers & supporters, we have provided gifts baskets for hospitalized children and their siblings, supplied meals to hospitalized patients and their families, & fulfilled wishes of sick children. We’ve helped Jewish families pay for various simcha expenses & unfortunately helped pay for funeral costs as well. We have provided groceries to 100+ families in need every single week. From a small group of volunteers we have grown to a team of over 500 interested and active participants.

Through word of mouth we have assisted families with their needs during difficult times. This rapid growth and flood of interest confirmed to us that it was time to formalize our team. On 4/16/18, Fountain of Kindness was formed so that we can be ready at any time to address the needs of our rapidly growing Jewish community.

Board of Directors

Melody Aziz

Founder, CEO & President

Melody Aziz is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Fountain of Kindness. She was inspired to start the organization in honor of her two children & all the Jewish children. “Fountain of Kindness is my way of teaching my children about giving back to the community, spreading kindness and encouraging others to do so too.” Melody is responsible for the vision, strategy, and fundraising of the organization. She oversees all operations of the organization and is an integral part of the success of its growth. Melody attended Queens College where she obtained dual Bachelors in Speech & Language Pathology & Sociology.

Shanna Benlevy

Secretary

Shanna has a traditional marketing day job, but wanted to get involved in an organization that shares her desire to put good out in the world. Shanna wears many hats as a Fountain of Kindness board member and loves spending her time trying to make the organization the best it can be. She feels proud and honored to be surrounded by selfless and kind people who, in today's world, still make it a priority to unite to make life easier for those facing hardships. Shanna is a graduate of LIM College with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Nava Barelli

Treasurer

Nava, a makeup artist & real estate agent, is mom to three children. She got involved with Fountain of Kindness after she was a recipient of the kindness we share. She really feels so happy to be able to repay the same gratitude to families and children. “The best part is teaching my children how to be selfless and help others in need.” Nava attended LIU CWPost and has a degree in graphic design.

Nabila Levian

board member

Nabila serves as a Manager at a Jewish educational non-profit in New York City, where she dedicates her days to strengthening community and education. Her commitment to supporting Jewish families in need extends well beyond her professional role. Several years ago, Nabila had a deeply moving experience through Fountain of Kindness while helping a family in crisis. Witnessing the compassion and impact of the organization firsthand left a lasting impression, and she remains profoundly grateful for that opportunity. That moment solidified her connection to the mission of Fountain of Kindness, inspiring her ongoing involvement.

With nearly 20 years of experience managing projects within Jewish non-profit organizations, Nabila brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to her work. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from CUNY Queens College, where she pursued a pre-law track in International Law and minored in Urban Studies.p

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