GIVING A ‘FUTURE AND A HOPE’ TO THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL

BY NICOLE YODER

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Since 1980, the ICEJ has reached out across Israel to touch the lives of those in need in every sector of Israeli society through a wide variety of humanitarian projects. Our vision has always been to build relationships, foster reconciliation, and share God’s love by responding to the many pressing social needs throughout the Land. Our decades of experience in Israel ensures that your contributions reach the people who need it most.

One of the main areas of focus of these aid programs is our “Giving a Future and a Hope” fund, which allows us to assist needy families, women in crisis, troubled youths, minorities, those struggling in the periphery, and many other disadvantaged communities in Israel. These projects seek to impact the lives of as many Israelis in need as possible, demonstrating Christian love and showing practical care to give each beneficiary renewed hope and a brighter future.

From single mothers, the disabled, and youths-at-risk to the elderly, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem is there to help on your behalf. We assist Israelis who are unemployed or in financial hardship. We are there at holiday times to comfort and cheer those who lack. We sponsor promising students who just need a chance to succeed. We reach out to minority communities who need someone to help level the playing field for them. All of this is in keeping with the biblical command to “defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy.” (Psalm 82:3)

Here Are Some Examples Of How

ACCOMPLISHED THESE GOALS LAST YEAR:

The ICEJ sponsored a large food distribution program and rented a refrigerated truck used to pick up and deliver donated food items for the poor.

We provided aid to 170 women in crisis as well as practical items to support 10 babies of unwed mothers.

We funded major house repairs for 28 disadvantaged families.

We donated a new computer room for a Druze girls’ school, and covered late school fees for dozens of Druze students from families severely impacted by the corona crisis.

A local Messianic school received a new playground.

We provided mentors and educational support for some 50 youths who were close to dropping out of school.

We assisted Israeli youths-at-risk and disabled national servicemen who were learning computer repair skills and were able to restore 100 computers for disadvantaged families in the community.

Our Aid staff personally distributed Passover care baskets to 990 needy Jewish families across the country.

At Rosh HaShana, 50 Ethiopian Jewish families received a special flour to make a traditional flat bread for the Fall High Holidays.

The ICEJ gave Christmas gifts to 1300 children, plus holiday food packs and gift vouchers to Christian Arab families in Nazareth, Haifa, Bethlehem and Jerusalem.

We supplied furniture, equipment and games for an Arab youth center in northern Israel that offers after school tutoring.

We provided school supplies, clothing and basic household items for 90 Israeli orphans.

We funded a vocational training course in photography for deaf students.

We sponsored a new computer coding course for promising Arab students who aspire to work in Israel’s hi-tech industry.

Visit our website at icej.org to read more about these charitable projects made possible by your financial gifts.

Please continue supporting our “Giving a Future and a Hope” projects to bless and comfort Israelis in need.