Adopt a Group of Holocaust Survivors
The Problem
'Warm House' in Sderot, Israel |
The Solution
Basic Principles
'Warm House' in Katzrim receiving winter blankets |
- Establishing an active social support network for each holocaust survivor
- Giving a sense of belonging and purpose for each person
- Meetings of 'Self Help' groups for specific issues
- Help with coping with loneliness and heavy loss
- Financial support for underprivileged members of the network
Activities
Birthday Party at 'Warm House' in Kiryat Ata, Israel |
- Weekly coffee mornings with refreshments
- Shared Lunches and Dinners
- Celebrations: birthdays, Israeli and Jewish holidays
- Social activities: tours, conferences, cultural events: music, poetry, games, films, lectures
- Visits by youth groups from Israel and overseas
Goal
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German Youth visit 'Warm House' in Or Akiva, Israel |
1,000 'Beit Hamim' (Warm Houses) Home Groups covering every city and community in Israel.
Currently 50 'Beit Hamim' are operating.
Partnership
The 'Beit Hamim' (Warm Houses) Home Groups are run by a joint partnership 50% of the finances provided by social services, 25% from local councils and 25% from overseas sponsorship through 'Helping Hand Coalitian
Financial Needs
Total Expenses
'Warm House' in Rehovot, Israel |
For each Home Group the expenses include:
- Start up expenses
- Weekly activities
- Special events
- Financial support for individuals
It costs over £3,000 per year to keep one of the 'Beit Hamim' (Warm Houses) operating.
25% of the expenses are raised by Helping Hand Coalition from donations from Christians around the world. The remaining 75% of costs are covered by local social services and local government.
Helping Hand Coalition (HHC) need to raise £65 per month to keep one Home Group operating.
CONTACT US: info@yourpeoplemypeople.org
Watch this wonderful video of German youth visiting and building friendships with Holocaust survivors in a 'Warm House' in Or Akiva, Israel.