Project REBUILD
Supporting Reservist Families Facing Extreme Financial Disruption
While the intensity of the war has receded from headlines, its economic and personal consequences continue to be felt deeply by many reservist families across Israel. Thousands of reservists are still being called up, and many families are navigating prolonged instability long after active fighting has ended.
Most reservists do not require financial assistance. However, Ten Gav works specifically with exceptional cases – families whose financial reality was fundamentally disrupted by reserve service in ways that government compensation does not adequately address. This includes reservists who were independent contractors, shift workers, or self-employed, whose income was irregular or performance-based and therefore not fully reflected in standard compensation frameworks. In many cases, families also incurred additional expenses during reserve service and are now contending with loan repayments and accumulated debt.
Project REBUILD was created to respond to these precise gaps. Its purpose is preventative: to help families regain stability before temporary disruption turns into long-term financial crisis and dependence on welfare systems.
How the REBUILD Fund Works
Ten Gav operates the REBUILD Fund in close coordination with trusted partners who are already embedded in the reservist community. Together, we identify families in verified financial distress, carefully assess their needs, and provide targeted, limited assistance designed to stabilize, not replace, household income. These interventions are intentionally modest and practical, focused on relieving immediate pressure so families can move forward independently.
Support may include:
- One-time financial grants (up to 10,000 NIS)
- Basic household items such as beds and appliances
Who We Support
- Families of Reservists – In partnership with Hamal Hanoch Daum, HaOgen, and the Reservists’ Wives Forum, we identify families whose financial disruption is linked to reserve service and whose circumstances warrant intervention.
- Widows of Reservists – Working with KUMA Sulamot, Ten Gav provides assistance for basic household needs to widows and their children, helping them manage daily life in the aftermath of profound loss.
- Families of Injured Soldiers – Through a developing partnership with Achoti, which supports families of injured soldiers, Ten Gav assists with basic household items and financial support during periods of recovery and transition.
