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The Samis Foundation Board of Trustees is proud to announce new grants totaling over $1 million to initiatives in Israel. While the situation in Israel remains fluid, we are confident in the ability of our grantee partners to meet the increasing needs of our Israeli brothers and sisters affected by ongoing conflicts in the region.
We invite you to join us in supporting these distinguished organizations which provide a wide range of emergent services across the State of Israel. Feel free to reach out to Samis at grantsadministrator@samis.com or click the donate links to learn more and make an impact.
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2026 SAMIS GRANTS
Aluma – $110,000
Northbound Success – Job placement and readiness for young adults and recruitment and retention support for employers in the North. Donate.
Bishvil HaMachar – $50,000
Journeys Program – Immersive 3-day retreats for soldiers and reservists to process war experiences addressing PTSD prevention and early detection. Donate.
Community Stress Prevention Center – $100,000
The Chai Project – School-based mental health services for children and families in the Galilee. Donate.
JDC – Eshel – $110,000
Reinforcement and Recovery for the Northern Elderly – Assist elderly returning to the North recover, adapt, and regain a sense of security. Connect residents to essential services, oversee home prep, distribute critical supplies. Donate.
Loewenstein Medical Center – $110,000
Rehabilitation Garden – Renovation of rehabilitation garden that integrates nature-based therapy into occupational treatment, promoting physical, mental, and emotional recovery. Donate.
Ogen – $120,000
Ogen for the Future for Reservists – Rights realization & legal support, employment & business mentorship, credit & financial solutions, and emotional & social support for reservists. Donate.
Public Forum for Youth Villages – $80,000
Resilience Program for Counselors in Boarding Schools – Emotional and mental resilience training for educational staff working with at-risk youth and development of intervention models for crisis management. Donate.
Sheatufim – $50,000
The Drawing Change Pooled Fund supports innovative, diverse projects that prevent intimate partner violence by turning research-based strategies into real-world solutions. Each project is accompanied by rigorous evaluation and measurement to ensure meaningful, measurable impact and a significant reduction in all forms of intimate partner violence. To donate contact Adina Pekin at adina@drawingchange.org.il
ReGrow Israel – $120,000
United we Stand: Strengthening Kibbutz Agriculture at Scale – Subsidize investment in essential agricultural equipment by agricultural cooperatives co-owned by 7 different kibbutzim in the western Negev. Donate.
Rotem Center for Mental Health in the Negev – $50,000
The Rotem Center, established in the Negev after October 7, provides vital trauma care in a natural setting for individuals, families, and communities affected by war and terror. A unique partnership between public and nonprofit institutions, the center offers specialized treatment programs, support groups, and professional training for those on the frontlines—including medical personnel, teachers, and emergency responders. To donate email edelchani@gmail.com
Sulamot – $120,000
Kumah – Short and long-term financial support for widows of fallen IDF soldiers and benefits optimization & advocacy. Donate.
7+ Circles of Hope – $100,000
Supporting the Home Front – Individual and group therapy for reservists’ spouses in the North and specialized training for therapists. Donate.
Learn more about Samis’ philanthropy in Israel at https://samisfoundation.org/initiatives-in-israel/
