We have been building…

• Building hope in the fight against
   hunger.

• Building strong educational    

  foundations to prepare for a 

  bright future.

• Building healthier lives.

For over six years, Hazon Yeshaya has been building!  Now we are pleased to invite you to join our new building effort – the building of a central humanitarian facility for the needy of Jerusalem and Rishon Letzion.

Our new facilities will provide central locations for our food distribution programs, educational efforts and social programs for the needy of Israel.  

To provide greater efficiency, both in costs and in management, these central facilities would enable the following to be housed under one roof:

Food distribution center:
*A large kitchen equipped to prepare and distribute over 6,500 hot meals on a daily basis. 
*Distribution of holiday food parcels to thousands of families, especially during holiday times.
*Large dining facilities to provide seating for more than 500 needy and homeless individuals. 

Social Center for the elderly:
A social center in which the elderly can spend their free time.  Many of our recipients are elderly Holocaust survivors and live alone, with few relatives and friends.  Others are homeless.  Our centers will provide space for much needed social programs for the elderly, who are often lonely.  At our facilities, they will be able to mingle and socialize with each other, making their lives a little less isolated.

Social center for holiday meals and activities:  When holidays approach, the homeless and lonely often dine alone.  These central facilities will enable thousands to join together for Passover Seder and other important holiday feasts.

Programs for youth:
The central Jerusalem and Rishon Letzion facilities will provide a location for youth to participate in social and educational programs.  To keep children off the streets, children need structured after-school programs, including tutorials in math and reading, computer activities and sports.  Currently, Hazon Yeshaya partners with the municipalities around the country to provide hot meals at extended-day school programs, enticing children to come in off the streets.  

Center for combat soldiers without family in Israel:
There are many combat soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces who are living in Israel without their families.  Immigrants or orphans often don't have a warm home to which to return during their leave time from the army.  Our proposed central facilities will not only offer a "home away from home" with a social atmosphere and warm staff, but it will provide food and sleeping accommodations as well, particularly for weekends and holidays.

Educational programs:
Hazon Yeshaya currently operates nursery schools that are recognized by the Ministry of Education.  Hazon Yeshaya believes that it is vital for poor children between the ages of 3-5 to get a head start.

Clothing and shoe warehouse:
The on-site warehouses would centralize our distribution of clothing and shoes to the needy.

Throughout the years of our operation, we have been able to witness the difference Hazon Yeshaya has made in people's lives.  We have reached across barriers, helping Holocaust survivors, the ill and handicapped, immigrants and native Israelis - men, women and children.  With your support, our central facilities can produce sufficient meals to accommodate the needs of many.

Contact us today at pr@hazonyeshaya.org to learn more about how you can support our building campaign.  Dedication opportunities are available.