Dear Friend,

Greetings from Israel! I’m here preparing for the Good People Fund’s inaugural Journey of Good, which begins November 1st. I’ve already had the privilege of meeting with some of the extraordinary changemakers who make this country and our work so inspiring. In just a few days, we’ll welcome a group of supporters for a week of learning and connection with our beloved grantees whose compassion, creativity, and determination are changing lives every day.

Being here during Israel’s election has been particularly moving. I’ve been struck by the astounding voter turnout across Israeli society: Holocaust survivors casting their ballots alongside their grandchildren, Israelis living abroad flying in from around the world to make their voices heard, and even reports of an Arab town in northern Israel achieving 100% voter participation.

These are powerful expressions of civic responsibility and a reminder that democracy is not something we can take for granted. Whatever the election’s outcome, this extraordinary commitment to participation reflects something worth celebrating: people who care deeply about their communities and their country’s future, and who understand that their voices matter.

Democracy depends on the hard work of good people — people who show up, speak out, organize, advocate, and refuse to surrender their belief that they can help shape a better future.

That same spirit animates the changemakers we support at the Good People Fund. They remind us that meaningful change rarely happens all at once. It begins with individuals who see a need, take responsibility, and inspire others to join them.

As we prepare to embark on our Journey of Good, I’m feeling especially grateful for the opportunity to witness this spirit firsthand — and to share it with others.

With gratitude from Israel,

Julie Fisher, Executive Director