At a property in North Miami, a game room is being built. It’s not a luxury. It’s not for business. It’s for Jewish youth who have nowhere else to go.
The Center is a nonprofit that helps young Jewish men and women between the ages of 17 and 28. Some of them are struggling with addiction. Others have faced abuse, trauma, or rejection. Most are just looking for a place to belong.
This project started 16 years ago in the home of Matis Abarbanel, the Founder & Director of The Center. A few young men would meet once a week to talk, share a meal, and find support. That turned into something bigger. Now, The Center hosts events, trips, and therapy sessions. It serves over 400 kosher meals a month and has helped more than 1800 people find a better path.
In 2023, they realized they needed more space and purchased a home for their activities. Soon the main house was full and they needed to expand. They dreamed of adding a 1,000 square foot game room. But they needed help.
That’s when Boris Shvarts stepped in.
“I met Mr. Shvarts when I knocked on his door asking for a donation,” said Rabbi Dov Moshe Newmark, who manages operations at The Center. “He didn’t just help with food. He wanted to understand the impact.”
When Mr. Shvarts saw the backyard, he asked one simple question: how much would it cost? Then he said he would cover it.
No conditions. No speeches. Just help.
The space is more than a game room. It’s a safe place. A place where young people can clear their heads and stay away from trouble. Instead of clubs or dangerous scenes, they now have a spot where they feel seen and safe.
“Mr. Shvarts has become a role model to our entire community,” said Rabbi Newmark. “He saw the need, and he acted.”
Shvarts isn’t new to building things that last. He’s the founder and CEO of Pitch Perfect Solutions, a call center company that helps people buy insurance over the phone. He runs it entirely remote. Since 2009, he’s grown the company to nearly 1,000 employees across North America. His focus is on trust, results, and giving people the freedom to work from home.
Today, the new space is already making a difference. Young men and women gather there each week. They eat, talk, learn, and grow.
There’s no press. No spotlight. Just a quiet building in Miami that gives people a second chance. All because someone opened their heart and wrote a check.
That someone is Boris Shvarts.
This article was written in cooperation with Tom White