SUMMER RELIEF CAMPAIGN
Divorced mothers. Families affected by war & other challenges. Almanos.
There's a stark difference though, between those happy images and reality for thousands of impoverished families in Israel -
this year, especially.
October 7 war trauma ... single parenthood … unemployment … illness & medical expenses … increased (yet again) costs of living …
are just some of the numerous reasons they are barely scraping by.
The Rising Lions war with Iran worsened an already-difficult situation for so many. Countless parents were unable to work, children were home, expenses and debt soared, thousands lost their homes and belongings. Government aid has yet to kick in and parents are scrambling just to cover basic necessities.
For all types of struggling families, this summer is one of crisis.
- Kaytanot* and childcare costs are out of reach - but without them, parents can’t work. And without income, there’s no food on the table or electricity to keep the air conditioning or a simple fan (for those who don’t even have a/c) running.
- Without structure & the safe framework of school, kids are at greater risk of turning to the streets. Needy children are also at risk of the "summer slide"- falling behind in reading and math skills, a widespread phenomenon prevalent in impoverished households.
American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri works to combat this through our Summer Relief Campaign.
We will bring that relief - for food, camp fees and other urgent needs over the long, expensive summer to:
•1800 Grushos (divorced mothers) who struggle alone, largely ignored and unsupported, to provide for their children
•1800 families battling illness, unemployment, conflict, injury, war-related trauma or any number of obstacles
•850 Almanos, coping with loss and financial challenges while trying to raising their families
to help them get through one of the hardest times of the year!
For a summer of stability, normalcy and dignity, they really need our support.
Please join us!
MORE PROGRAMS
Shabbat Chicken Program
Donate to a family in urgent financial crisis and know that through your generosity one more Israeli family will celebrate a festive Shabbat with chicken on the table.
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Stand With Israel
The tragedies of October 7th have thrown countless lives into turmoil. Help us help IDF soldiers with vital equipment, displaced families with basic needs, struggling families in the south with necessities and others who are suffering.
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Zichron Yehuda Leib Job Training Program
We break the cycle of poverty by enabling individuals and families to become self-sufficient, giving them the skills they need to become productive in a trade or profession.
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Arrange For Kaddish For a Loved One
Arrange Kaddish prayer services for a loved one while supporting our poverty relief programs.
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Holidays for IDF soldiers
While we celebrate the holidays, IDF soldiers defend us on the front lines. Some of them live in poverty and cannot afford proper holiday meals. Let’s not forget them. Together we can give them a taste of the holidays!
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Back to School Campaign
If there's no money in the home to pay for food, there's no money to buy school supplies. We give kids-in-need the opportunity to buy new supplies, so they can start their school year off with dignity-just like everyone else.
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