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About OneFamily Fund
Our Mission Statement:
OneFamily Fund Canada provides tangible resources for direct financial, legal and emotional assistance to victims of terrorism living in Israel.
In September 2000, a wave of terrorism and violence began sweeping its way across Israel. The suicide bombing of the crowed Sbarro Pizzeria in downtown Jerusalem triggered what soon became known as the “Intifadah.” The Jerusalem Post recently reported that since the existence of the State of Israel, more Israelis have been murdered and injured in attacks of terrorism then in all the nation’s wars.
In the wake of such destruction and sorrow, Michal Belzberg of Jerusalem, chose to cancel her upcoming Bat Mitzvah party celebration and instead, donate all money from her simcha to the orphans, bereaved families and wounded victims from this terrorist attack. Through the selfless gesture on the part of this 12 year old Israeli girl, OneFamily Fund was born.
OneFamily is Israel’s central organization providing victims of terrorism and their families direct medical, financial and legal assistance as well as emotional and psychological aid. Funded entirely by private sector contributions, OneFamily has grown into a large volunteer based, non-profit organization dedicated in providing aid and assistance on a daily basis to the thousands of terror victims and their families throughout Israel.
Like any close knit family, OneFamily assures immediate and life-long commitment to those who have suffered unbearable loss and pain at the hands of terrorists. From the moment of an attack, OneFamily is there – in hospitals with the injured and in homes with the bereaved. Our network of field workers, counselors and hundreds of dedicated volunteers embrace, encourage and provide personalized assistance in victims daily struggle. Our Centers located in Jerusalem, Ra’anana and Hadera offer various programs, therapeutic workshops and retreats aimed at supporting and emotionally strengthening the thousands of injured and bereaved men, women and children.
- Financial Assistance
- Legal Assistance
- Medical Assistance
- Educational Funding
- Hospital/Rehab Visits
- Home Visit
- Healing Retreats
- Therapeutic Workshops
- Big Brother/Big Sister Programs
- Adopt-A-Family
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah Twinning
- Memorial Events
- Youth Camps
- Support Groups
- Holiday Events and Celebrations
- Job Training and Placement
For more information and in depth descriptions on our various supportive programs, direct aid and assistance provided by OneFamily Fund, visit our web site at www.onefamilyfund.org
It has been stated that one out of every 200 Israeli families has lost a loved one or suffered a serious injury at the hands of terrorists. Through the support and encouragement of OneFamily, terror victims and their families are finding ways to renew their strength and gain hope in overcoming the horrors that have forever changed their lives.
It takes more than time to heal the wounds of Israel’s tens of thousands of Victims of Terror. It takes OneFamily.
