Love, a Bond of Perfection

The year 2024 has been marked by challenges and struggles—grief, sorrow, restlessness, and the loss of countless lives in an ongoing battle. An entire nation cries out for salvation and comfort. Yet, amidst the hardships, there have been victories in battle, a crushing defeat of the enemy, and glimmers of hope. Still, many remain wounded, both physically and mentally, bearing the scars of war. Poverty continues to rise, with a significant growth in the population falling below the poverty line.

Despite it all, we have witnessed achievements in various fields. It is clear that life remains a mix of triumphs and trials, and the cycle continues.

As we look to the future, we pray for a coming year filled with love, kindness, and generosity of heart. Let it be a year where giving and compassion flourish, where the needs of the many are met by the care and generosity of others.

This year, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of Vision for Israel. These have been 30 amazing years of tireless work and dedication. Even in the face of immense challenges, we have seen that when the struggles are greater, the victories shine even brighter.

We firmly believe that the ultimate cure for the obstacles and challenges in life is love—a love that inspires generosity of heart, joy in all circumstances, and hope for the days ahead.

Thirty Years of Great Blessings!

We celebrated our 30th anniversary with friends and partners in the UK and US. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Dignity and Joy

Every year Vision for Israel distributes gift cards for the high holidays to enable families in need to celebrate the holiday with joy, dignity, and a full table. Even before the war began, many families in Israel were in tough financial situations. And now, over a year of war, thousands of families have been evacuated from their homes, lost loved ones, and have experienced trauma from the war leaving many more in need.

This September VFI provided about 1,300 gift cards to victims of hostilities, Holocaust survivors, soldiers from difficult backgrounds, and welfare families. Our team traveled to many cities throughout Israel to personally deliver these gifts, meet the families, and be a comfort to them.

With grateful hearts, these families thanked us and openly shared about their difficult situations. As we listened to each story, we saw deeper into the many layers of pain and difficulty that the people of Israel are going through right now. Thank you for practically helping these families in Israel continue to celebrate God’s goodness, even during the war.

Supporting Life: Women & Babies

With the ongoing war, many women who are already in distress, are afraid they will not be able to provide for their children properly, and they seek abortion. VFI donated supplies to an organization in Kfar Saba that cares for women in distress. We were able to help single moms, women with families in need, women in prostitution and drugs, and women who are unexpectedly pregnant. Your donations to VFI have helped provide essential needs for these women and their babies like diapers, bottles, and clothes. The organization thanked us for our priceless cooperation, and we give thanks to God and you for supporting life!

More Ambulances & More Lives Saved

Now more than ever, during the war, Israel needs more ambulances to help save as many lives as possible. Thanks to our generous donors, two more ambulances were donated to MDA this quarter! One ambulance is a mobile intensive care unit (MICU) and the other is a regular service ambulance. Both will provide medical response in central Israel. Barry and Batya attended the dedication event and were honored by the MDA staff and volunteers. We thank our generous donors who have made it possible to present such a large-scale donation that will surely save many lives.

A Clothing Day For Families in Need

VFI held a free clothing day (bazaar-style) for 250 children and their parents in Rishon LeTzion. We brought a large amount of almost new and second-hand clothes to families who could not afford new clothes. Each family picked out the clothes they wanted and left with several bags of clothes that could be used by the children and parents while maintaining their dignity and well-being.

For many, this was the first opportunity to receive quality clothing after a long period in which they had to make do with what they had. This endeavor improved the situation of many families, and their gratefulness was heartwarming!

Safety Shelters on the Northern Border

As the war with Lebanon has intensified, we have accelerated the placement of bomb shelters in communities near the northern border. Since September, we have placed 59 bomb shelters in northern Israel, bringing the total number to 399. The shelters were placed in public areas, near schools, bus stops, sports stadiums, and parks to help Israelis continue to live their lives during this intense time of war. Thank you for your generous donations that help provide a safe place for Israelis to run to as rockets are launched daily.

Stand By Me

Even though the high holidays are over, our help continues as we stand by families in need throughout the year. We provide gift cards to families and increase the amount on the gift cards for larger families of 8 members or more.

As our team meets with these families, we get the opportunity to hear their stories. Some are struggling with health problems, which prevent them from working and providing for their families. Some have children with special needs, which require high costs for the treatments they need. Others are just struggling with the high costs of living in Israel. And many are reserve soldiers that had to leave their families and jobs, to fight for the protection of the nation of Israel.

Thank you faithful donors for generously giving to the Family Aid fund! Your donations are making a tangible impact throughout the nation of Israel.