Olim Fund of the Galilee
August 2005 Report

Family Size

Location

Monthly Income

Overview of Situation Funded

Gift

6

Haifa

$352

This unemployed divorced mother of five children receives no support from her former husband. She has not received government support for several months due to an administrative oversight. Now, she is unable to pay her rent or to even put food on the table

$818

2

Akko

$577

This couple were guarantors of a loan for “friends” who have now defaulted and fled the country. Consequently, they are financially devastated and unable to pay their rent. This gift will pay their rent for one month and also repair her false teeth which have become unusable.

$455

5

Karmiel

$991

This couple were unemployed for several months, but she just found a good job. In the process, they have fallen into debt and are unable to pay their current month’s rent.

$227

     6

Karmiel

$603

This is yet another divorced mother of five children who has not received government support ($603) for several months and has consequently been unable to meet even the most basic survival needs of her family.

$568

2

Karmiel

$27

This divorced mother of a ten year old recently was allocated cost free government housing. However, she has absolutely no furniture, appliances, etc. and her former landlord is demanding payment for three months back rent. This gift is to buy a bed for the child and to pay for school tuition and books.

$341

2

Karmiel

$577

This single woman is supporting her terminally ill (cancer) mother who lives with her. They recently moved to a less expensive apartment, but the landlord requires two months rent up front. Also, the cost of medicine for the mother is beyond their means.

$727

5

Haifa

$757

This young immigrant couple with three children arrived with no money and no possessions. This gift will provide a desperately needed washing machine and some help in buying food.

$568

3

Haifa

$755

This couple with a ten year old child both have serious kidney disease, the cost of which well exceeds the government furnished assistance. This gift is to help meet these medical expenses as well as to help with some serious dental needs of their child.

$682

10

Tiberias

$1182

This 42 year old recently abandoned mother of nine ranging in age from 12 to 2 is living entirely on government support. This support is insufficient to meet even the most basic survival level requirements of this very large family. This is a one time gift to help alleviate her problems in the short term.

$568

3

Haifa

$495

The head of the family was unemployed for two months and has now found a new job. However, due to administrative error, he did not receive unemployment payments. Consequently, they are unable to pay current rent and utility payments.

$455

4

Haifa

$928

This divorced mother of three youngest child is severely handicapped and needs special dental treatment which is not funded by the government.

$455

4

Haifa

$591

This divorced Ethiopian woman with three children is unable to pay for current school expenses for her children and has fallen behind in paying for utilities.

$455

     4

Haifa

$568

This chronically unemployed single Ethiopian mother of three has fallen behind in her rent and utility payments and is struggling to survive.

$386

4

Arad

$1073

The head of the family is permanently disabled and unable to work. They live in government support which is normally marginally adequate to meet their needs. They are now awaiting payment of a postdated check covering the proceeds of the sale of their house before they moved to Arad. This is a bridging gift to help them meet current expenses for survival in their new location.

$398

     3

Karmiel

$623

This permanently disabled single mother of twins is unable to meet their current school tuition and other related costs including clothing and food.

$636

1

Haifa

$558

This recent widow was granted a low cost government apartment but has absolutely no furnishings, appliances, etc. This gift is to begin to resolve her problem.

$795

1

Naharyia

$591

This widow has managed to pay all her current debts but in the process has left herself with no money for food and other immediate survival needs.

$227

N/A

Tiberias Dental Clinic

N/A

This is a payment due our local dental clinic for services rendered to olim families listed in earlier monthly reports

$295

Total monthly gifts

$9,056