Olim Fund of the Galilee
July 2004 Report

July 2004

Shalom from Tiberias

I again had the honor of chairing this month's Board of Advisors meeting at which we distributed $12,244.00 to 17 different families, all of whom were in pressing, survival level situations. What a thrill it is to see the Olim Fund of Israel growing each month along with a parallel and ever increasing number of needs among our Olim families.

I am delighted to report that our Christian Origins DVD teaching is being sold in increasing numbers which is helping the Olim Fund to grow, as all profits are being funneled to us as yet another means to bless the returning remnant. Please check out our web site at www.olimpublications.com for more information.

This month, we saw several families on the edge of financial chaos saved from eviction notices as your gifts ministered life from depressing circumstances. In another case a young girl with acute scoliosis was provided with a corset to enable her to walk even in her limited capacity. The Lord also gave us the opportunity to help an emotionally and physically believed abused woman in her struggle to get free from her ordeal.

All in all it is difficult to express in words our thanks and gratitude for your giving hearts towards these disadvantaged Jewish immigrant families. We truly bless you and encourage you to tell others what wonderful things are resulting from your generous giving.

We are confident in the Lord's promise toward you; to bless you who bless Israel.

In the love of Yeshua,

Bob Fischer

The Olim Fund of Israel

Report for July 2004

Family Size

Location

Monthly Income

Overview of Situation Funded

Gift

3

Karmiel

$550

This single mother with two twin daughters doesn’t make enough to pay for school supplies for the children. The Board voted to subsidize the entrance fees and supplies

$550

3

Nahariya

$770

The husband has been out of work and the family has not been able to pay the mortgage for 3 months. The Board voted to alleviate this situation.

$890

1

Kiriyat Yam

$400

An elderly widow  living on a bare survival level pension had an emergency dental condition. The Board voted to pay for her treatment.

$660

5

Haifa

$890

The father’s workplace went bankrupt and he was not paid for the last two months. The landlord had threatened to evict the family for lack of payment. The Board voted to intervene in order to prevent the eviction.

$890

5

Hadera

$725

The father has been out of work for two months. With the school year approaching the Board voted to pay the entrance fees and supplies expense for the children.

$660

1

Kiriyat Ata

$500

This mid-aged widow lives alone. She has been unable to find work or a course to study in as a way to improve her chances of employment. She had difficulty buying the basic needs for her survival. The Board awarded funds for  her short term basic day to day survival.

$660

2

Kiriyat Motzkin

$800

The pastor of a small Russian speaking congregation  is disabled by a severe oral infection. The church is poor so it was not able to come to aid of their shepherd. The Board voted to pay the cost of treatment.

$1000

2

Kiriyat Bialik

$550

A 63-year-old musician has been out of work for months and has run out of benefits. The board voted to pay his back rent for two months

$660

1

Kiriyat Ata

$550

This new immigrant is burdened with debt after losing her job. She has found some part time work with a minimal salary yet she remains in financial trouble. The Board awarded money for her short term basic survival needs.

$660

4

Nazareth IIlit

$660

A family with two adopted children and an expecting a baby finds itself in financial trouble when the husband’s factory cuts his hours in half. The Board voted to contribute to the basic needs of the family.

$890

1

Nazareth IIlit

$400

A widow pensioner is diabetic and in danger of being evicted because her rising medical cost has prevented her from paying her rent. The Board awarded her fund to relieve her current pressing situation.

$660

2

Tiberias

$345

New immigrant family is awarded funds to buy their first refrigerator since entering the land.

$550

2

Tiberias

$550

The husband is unable to pay for his own dental care. The Board voted to refer him to our local dental clinic

$TBD

2

Kiriyat Yam

$1010

12 year old daughter of a young widow suffers from acute scoliosis and outgrows her orthopedic corset  every year. No funds were available to buy her a badly needed new corset in that the current one is causing her considerable pain. The Board funded a new corset.

$950

7

Kiriyat Yam

$1500

This couple foster cares for three children plus four of their own. The government has not paid for the foster children due to a mix-up in the paperwork. The Board voted to subsidize the payments until things are straightened out

$550

4

Kiriyat Bialik

$890

This single mother is suffering with cancer and has increasing medical costs. She is now unable to work which has placed the family in financial peril. The Board voted to pay for her meds for the upcoming period.

$450

5

Moshav Ilynia

$660

Her husband has physically and mentally abused single mother for years. He lives outside of the home with another woman. The Board voted to participate with other funds to facilitate the mother getting a divorce

$890

6

Haifa

$362

A new American immigrant family is attempting to survive on a meager income. This gift is a one time attempt to help them get established in the Land.

$674

Total monthly distributions:   $ 12,244

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