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These are real families with specific needs that are brought to us by social services professionals around Israel. All applicants' names and some personal details are changed to protect individual privacy. Photographs are illustrative only.
For 10 young women, aged 21 – 26, a six-month yoga teacher training course offers more than a new profession. It is an opportunity to heal, build confidence, and create a more independent future. Rebbeca, 26, Sara, 22, May, 23, and Lea, 24, have faced significant challenges, including trauma, neglect,...
Yael and her husband, Daniel, have worked hard for years to support their family through their event-production business. Since COVID-19, the business has struggled to recover, leaving them with significant debts. Since the war began, Daniel has served more than 150 days in the reserves. His prolonged absences have cost...
Orna, 37, is a divorced, single mother to three young children, ages 4-14. Orna, who works for a catering company, does everything in her power to provide a stable life for her children. Unfortunately, despite her greatest efforts, she struggles to make ends meet. At the moment, Orna’s most desperate...
Six months ago, a fire broke out in Lital’s parent’s home, and her mother was killed. Today, the family needs our help. Lital, a single mother to a six-year-old son, is reeling emotionally from her devastating loss. At the same time, she has more concrete problems to deal with. After...
Ruhama, 38, is divorced and a mother to two young children, ages 6 and 10. Ruhama’s ex-husband is an alcoholic and is unable to help her in any way; she is truly on her own. Ruhama works as a secretary and strives to build a brighter future for herself and...
Yifat, 36, desperately needs a helping hand. Six months ago, Yifat’s husband was killed in a car accident. His death left his young family reeling. Yifat, who had worked as a bookkeeper for many years, stopped working in order to be available to her grieving children 24/7. In the near...
Moti, 37, is divorced and has two children, both of whom are on the spectrum. Two years ago, Moti’s ex-wife was involved in a serious car accident, and he had to stop working in order to care for his children full-time. Needless to say, during this period the family’s financial...
Asaf is a father of three who has served 341 days in the reserves since the war began. At home, Asaf and his wife are facing increasing financial pressure. His wife is currently looking for work, but the process is taking time. Their youngest daughter has just started daycare, adding...
Lara, 43, and Ido, 45, are doing their very best to provide a stable home for their two children, ages 10 and 13. Lara works as a bookkeeper and Ido, as a chef. Despite their double income, they struggle each month to make ends meet. In addition to helping two...
Liel and Dan are parents to four sons; 14-year-old Shai is their third. Over the years, the family has moved numerous times. Both Liel and Dan work full-time; Liel, as a cosmetican and Dan as a mover. The couple has never taken an active parenting role, but now they find...
Yonit, 38, desperately needs our help. Yonit had a very difficult upbringing. After her mother died suddenly, Yonit turned to alcohol as a solace. She entered into several abusive relationships and hit rock bottom. Today, Yonit is sober and a single mother to two young sons, ages 8 and 13....
Rafi, 24, is an incredibly inspiring young man. Rafi had a very difficult upbringing; his parents divorced when he was young and neither of them were able to give Rafi and his brother the appropriate attention and support. At times, Rafi and his brother had to resort to stealing in...
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Orit, 47, and Rami, 50 are raising five children and, despite a double income, they struggle to make ends meet. Both Orit and Rami come from highly dysfunctional homes, and neither of them are in touch with their families. Orit works part-time as a supermarket cashier and receives a partial...
Sigalit’s story is truly inspiring, and there is no question that she deserves our help. Sigalit, 40, is divorced and raising four children on her own; her oldest is currently serving in the IDF. Unfortunately, Sigalit’s ex-husband is an addict and cannot help her in any way; she is truly...
Shmuel is a father of four who has served 423 days in the reserves since the beginning of the war. His prolonged reserve service has had a significant impact on his family’s financial stability. While Shmuel has been serving, his wife, Sara, has been managing their home, caring for their...
Daniel is a reserve captain and combat soldier. Since October 7, he has served more than 400 days in the reserves. During one deployment, he was wounded in his hand. He is now receiving treatment through the Ministry of Defense, but continues to report for duty whenever he is called....
Nitzan, 34, and Yoav, 35, desperately need a helping hand. The couple, both of whom are unemployed, are raising three young children, two of whom are autistic. The family survives on a monthly government subsidy, as well as the kids’ disability stipends. Life is a daily struggle, and there are...
Raoul, 73, is a widower who needs a helping hand. Raoul has no children and lives on his own in a government-subsidized apartment. Though Raoul worked for many years, he is now battling several chronic health issues that make holding down a job impossible. Recently, Raoul’s refrigerator broke, and he...
Life has thrown many challenges Dorit’s way, and she could use a helping hand. Dorit is divorced and raising four young children, ages 6-14, on her own. To complicate matters, Dorit suffers from a chronic autoimmune disease that makes daily tasks extraordinarily difficult for her. Dorit supports her family on...
Adam, 13, is going through a rough period and could use our help. Adam grew up in a very dysfunctional home and today, his parents are divorced. He has a complicated relationship with both of them, and it was recently decided that he would be best off going to a...