We Stand With Israel
October 9, 2023Samis Emergent Needs Grantmaking to State of Israel and Local Jewish Community
November 17, 2023
| On October 12, 2023 the Samis Foundation approved an initial round of $150,000 in unrestricted grants to organizations meeting the emergent needs of Israelis in the aftermath of the worst attack on the State of the Israel and the Jewish people since the Shoah. The grants are supporting basic needs including food, clothing, shelter, trauma counseling and emotional support, support for IDF soldiers, and the immediate needs of communities attacked in Southern Israel. October 2023 State of Israel Grants Leket – $35,000 Debit cards for food purchases and food support for the elderly, homebound, and families at risk Municipality of Sderot – $35,000 Equipment for first responders and emergency teams, mental and emotional well-being of residents, and relief and respite for families Municipality of Ofakim – $30,000 Food baskets, basic needs, and respite for families Natal – $35,000 Support for telephone hotline and clinical therapists Tzalash – $15,000 Support for IDF soldiers including basic needs and emotional and spiritual support |
