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Ani Shlishi

July 19, 2018 by

“First comes the greater good, the welfare of others is second, and I am Third.”  David Baskin first heard those words from his high school baseball coach, and they led him to found Ani Shlishi in 2016.  Ending his service as an Israeli Lone Soldier, David was stunned by the enormous piles of discarded clothing and other usable items left by his fellow soldiers, so he delivered it all to agencies serving those in need. In so doing, David personally experienced how peoples’ lives can be changed by small acts.

Soon joined by Ilan Kedar, once his commanding officer and a successful entrepreneur, the two sought additional resources of good usable clothing and created “pop-up” second-hand shops around Tel Aviv. Today, Ani Shlishi stands as a business on Allenby Street, where the store acts as a “laboratory” where at-risk Israeli youth learn marketable skills and gain confidence in their abilities.  Profits from sales provide the youth with scholarships for vocational training.

Our funds cover stipends for young people being trained in the store.

Kaima Hukuk

July 19, 2018 by

When you visit Kaima Hukuk on the shores of the Kinneret you quickly understand the isolation of this part of the country. That isolation means scarce resources for young people who have struggled to fit into more traditional classrooms. It was for this population that Efrat Noy, along with several educators and social workers, created Kaima Hukuk. Their alternative classroom attracts kids between the ages of 14- 21.

Many teens who cannot be recruited to the IDF come from similar backgrounds as the young Kaima farmers. Working with a program that facilitates national service activities, Hukuk’s empowering environment lets them fulfill this requirement as they flourish and set an example for younger participants. Our funds support an afterschool center.

 

 

Nivcharot (Lo Nivcharot, Lo Bocharot-No Voice-No Vote)

July 13, 2017 by

Estee Shushan is one of thousands of Haredi women with voices that need to be heard. Before the 2012 elections, she started a Facebook campaign asking the public not to vote for parties that exclude women. That resulted in a full-fledged movement headed by Estee and now others who have been inspired by what she has accomplished.  Her years of raising awareness, lobbying and advocacy efforts led to the creation of the Knesset Caucus for Haredi Women, and regular participation in various Knesset committees.

Nivcharot provides training, leadership, and skill building opportunities for Haredi women no longer happy with the status quo.  Through exposure to more modern feminist thought, public speaking workshops, and more, these women are finding their voices. Two “graduates” of their courses have even run in municipal elections while still others are involved in various political initiatives.

Our funds help underwrite leadership training.

ACHLA: Association for the Quality of Life for People with Developmental Difficulties

June 27, 2017 by

Any family that includes a child with developmental difficulties faces unique challenges. For some, governmental red tape and scarce resources lead parents to despair and frustration.  Rather than accept the status quo, Johanan Flusser, with an impressive career working in the field of special education, established ACHLA and the Heyanut Center to offer creative and compassionate solutions.

The staff, comprised mainly of committed, trained volunteers, helps prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, helps with employment and housing, and also guides families as they navigate a complex government support system. In a world where it is easy to give up hope, these special-needs individuals can now live a better life and function in the community.

GPF matching funds are directed to the position of the Community Rehabilitation Assistant who works directly with families guiding them on their journey.

 

Project Kruvit

October 27, 2016 by

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Even as an idealistic teen, Ravit wanted to “help feed people who cannot feed themselves,” including elders, Shoah survivors, families with children in hospital, and others. She started by providing holiday food to six families. Today, Dr. Ravit Hilleli, a young mother and a resident completing her training in psychiatry, has seen her childhood dream turn into something much bigger. Her all-volunteer program supplies prepared, high-quality holiday meals to more than 5,000 people across the country for Pesach, Shavuot and Rosh Hashanah. An army of volunteers—about 8,000 strong—cook, shop, and deliver meals during a 48-hour period immediately before the chaggim begin.
Ravit’s calm demeanor and strong organizational skills make this seemingly impossible task possible.

Our funds are directed to the purchase of some of the items on her very long shopping list.

Shai Asher

July 13, 2015 by

Good People Fund Shai Asher

Drive into Kibbutz Shluchot in northern Israel and you’ll find the most welcoming and friendly group of young adults you’d ever want to meet. They are full of deep dedication, determination and joy while maintaining the garden, tending to animals, and preparing meals, and they will insist on showing you around.

They’re all participants of Shai Asher (Milton’s Gift), an apprenticeship program for youth with special needs where they learn trades and develop life skills within the supportive and inclusive environment of the greater kibbutz community. Menachem Stolpner, a former New York social worker, founded the program dedicated to his firm belief that individuals with special needs deserve as much purpose, dignity and opportunity in life as anyone else.

Our funds help underwrite the group’s new greenhouse.

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