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New Jersey Newcomers Support Fund

Posted on | by Henry Montesano

The United States is the world’s most sought after resettlement country for refugees. Just like refugees everywhere, refugees coming to the US often end up here without the means to start a new life – just happy enough to flee from the oppression and troubles in their home country.

The United States is a great country on welcoming refugees and asylees but provides limited funds and resources for refugees. After the initial resettlement period, they struggle heavily since there are not enough structured relief services for supporting their educational, social, and financial needs. One of the important challenges many newcomers face is to find a house to live and a job to start earning income. Since they do not have a credit history in the US, it is hard for them to rent a house.

To address this issue, as a continuation of our previous Embrace the Newcomers campaign, we are launching a new fundraiser in partnership with the Turkish Cultural Center and New World Volunteers to help these newcomers. This joint fundraiser specifically aims to provide funds for Turkish refugees and asylum seekers to rent a house, purchase basic needs, pay legal fees, and cover education costs.

Jannah Water Well IV

Posted on | by Henry Montesano
Code Country Town/Village Inauguration Depth Serving
Chad Gassi 04.08.2020 45m / 148ft 1,000 people
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Cleveland Education Fund

Posted on | by Henry Montesano

Embrace Relief will be establishing a scholarship fund for college students. As many of you know, Embrace Relief is dedicated to assisting our local communities in need and helping those who are financially struggling

The cost of higher education in the United States is incredibly high and it only continues to rise, making it even more difficult for a growing number of people. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2013–2014 school year was $30,094 at private colleges, $8,893 for state residents at public colleges, and $22,203 for out-of-state residents attending public universities. For the majority of students, the only way to attend college is through securing student loans which often times only cover the cost of tuition.

Criteria for Applicants

Embrace Relief is raising money for Education Fund to give scholarships to a number of hardworking students for their undergraduate studies. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1) A Child of a refugee family or he/she is self a refugee.

2) Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

To apply, an applicant must write a 750-1,000 word essay about what he/she plans to do in college, how he/she plans on giving back in his/her life, and what volunteering means to him/her. We are accepting applications anytime. Please submit essays along with your full name, University, and cumulative GPA.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

A New Start for Amani Orphanage

Posted on | by Henry Montesano

It is a sad and somber truth that everyday, millions of orphans are left to fend for themselves against the cruel madness of this world.  They must fight daily to find food, water, and shelter.  This endless struggle can seem overwhelming and convince them to believe that no one will ever care for them, or see them for who they really are: A child who just wants to play, laugh, and be loved. 

Fortunately, the Amani Children’s Home located in Moshi, Tanzania, is a safe haven where they will be welcomed with open arms and a genuine smile.  Amani Orphanage has been in service since 2001 and has housed hundreds of children with a warm and safe place to sleep at night.  Although, after many years of wear and tear, it needed some tender love and care.

Before

After

Thanks to the gracious donations and our partnerships with Time to Help Foundation: Tanzania and CORE Educational Services, we have been able to complete construction on a totally renovated children’s home.  From June 15th to August 15th, people have worked tirelessly to make this a possibility.  Now bright and shining once again, Amani Children’s Home can continue their work by providing vulnerable orphans with food, water, safe shelter, and a formal education.  When a child walks through their doors, they know they will be well-taken care of and will be safe because they know they are with people who care about them.  This new and improved orphanage will help these children become independent and self-sufficient young adults.  Having had a rough start to their childhood, they will end it with comfort and confidence knowing that they have been provided the tools to take on the next chapter of their life.  Although we have collected many donations, there is still work to be done.  With continued support, Amani Children’s Home will be able to function at full efficiency and will continue to change the life of every child who walks through their doors.  Please help these children grow into confident, independent adults by making a donation. An investment in these children’s future is an investment in Tanzania’s future. Click Here to donate to improving orphan children’s lives Today!

Qurban 2019

Posted on | by Henry Montesano

Summary

  • A staggering 820+ million people worldwide live with food insecurity every day.
  • Embrace Relief offers you the chance to feed people in need by donating a Qurban meat package to families in Africa, Yemen, and elsewhere around the world.
  • As a trusted nonprofit with more than a decade of experience in helping people worldwide, you can be assured that your donation will go directly towards vulnerable families in more than a dozen countries.
Summary

According to the United Nations, more than 820 million people are experiencing food insecurity right now. Hunger affects people in every corner of the world as a result of poverty, unemployment, political and civil unrest, climate change and conflict.

Embrace Relief’s annual International Hunger Relief campaigns are designed to combat the world hunger crisis and help as many people as possible by collecting funds to buy and distribute Qurban meat packages.

This meat is humanely and hygienically handled coming from goats, sheep, and cattle. Since refrigeration is a rarity in places like sub-saharan Africa, many people cut, salt, and dry their Qurban and eventually reduce it to a powder-like substance so it can last them up to a year of vital protein.

Our Qurban campaigns feed tens of thousands of vulnerable people each year in more than a dozen countries, including conflict-stricken Yemen, communities in need in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mali, Nigeria, and more.

Because Embrace Relief is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian nonprofit organization based in New Jersey, USA, that has been awarded and recognized by numerous independent rating organizations for our trustworthiness, reliability, and transparency, you can be assured that your Qurban donation will be delivered safely. For more than a decade, Embrace Relief has built relationships with a global network of partner organizations in more than 45 countries, creating strong bonds and trust that have allowed us to reach millions of people across our many programs.

Africa Qurbani

You can join Embrace Relief in changing the world right this minute. All it takes are a couple clicks and a generous heart. Donate to our International Hunger Relief campaign in our donation box below, and help feed those in need. By sharing your food, you can help us deliver hope to thousands of grateful families.

Give Qurbani With Embrace Relief

In 2023, Qurbani will occur on June 29-30. During this time, sheep, goats, and cattle are humanely and hygienically sacrificed in adherence with common dietary restrictions. At this important time of year, join Embrace Relief and provide food for people in need in Africa (including the countries of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Mali, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Democratic Republic of Congo), as well as Yemen, Greece, and the United States, by donating to Embrace Relief’s International Hunger Relief: Qurbani 2023 campaign.

Give Qurbani

Sponsor a Child’s Happiness and Life

Posted on | by Henry Montesano
Childhood is a time to be happy, carefree, hopeful, and excited about life.  Unfortunately, there are over 52 million orphans in Africa alone, with this number increasing everyday.  Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria are home to more than 4.3 million of these orphans, who account for one of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Having to fend for themselves, they face the daily struggle of locating food, water, and shelter.  Furthermore, they are forced to live with this instability and fear every single day.   Wanting nothing more than to play, laugh, grow, and learn, these orphans rarely get the opportunity to experience such a childhood.  But, this can be changed. Luckily, there is still hope for these orphans who feel like they have been forgotten.  Through our Sponsorship Program, you can sponsor a child and change their life today.  This will supply a child with food, water, shelter and education. These basic human-rights are essential for a productive, healthy, and long life. By sponsoring a child through Embrace Relief, you can better and save the life of an orphan who feels lost and forgotten.   To learn more about how you can help restore lost hope for an orphan, Click Here, 

Turkish Refugees Fundraiser

Posted on | by Henry Montesano

Today, and every day, our hearts are heavy due to the refugee crisis that is happening around the world.  Did you know that every day thousands of refugees seeking asylum?  Furthermore, hundreds of Turkish refugees are fleeing to Greece to seek safety and asylum. These refugees flee from violence, political, and ideological persecution. 

Unfortunately, they are forced to uproot their lives and relocate in hopes to find a better life and future for their children. These refugees need assistance and help to learn a completely new way of life in order to not just survive but to also thrive. 

Right now, there is a group of Turkish women who desperately want to help these people who do not feel accepted anywhere. The thought of not having a place to call “home” breaks their hearts, as it does ours.  These women are passionate about saving lives and wish to raise money for the Turkish refugees through Embrace Relief’s campaigns.

Due to gracious donors and volunteers, Embrace Relief is able to provide food, healthcare, shelter, financial, psychological, and legal support to those who need it most.  Embrace Relief is also in the implementation phase of offering English courses to these Turkish refugees.  Many want to learn English because it is a prominent language in Europe and around the world, just in case they want or have to migrate to a different country.  

Right now, our goal is to raise 11,000 USD (or more!) to help aid these refugees that are in desperate need.  Donate below so you can become a worldwide hero and start changing lives today: 

Share Food, Give Happiness

Posted on | by Henry Montesano
If there is one thing in this world that is true, it is that everyone loves food.  Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity, resources, or ability to access even one meal a day.  Everyday, millions of people suffer from malnutrition which causes chronic hunger, disease, and even death. One of the most important sources of food is protein from meat.  This protein contributes to a long and healthy life, which many people around the world do not get to experience.  There are people in places such as Africa, Greece, Yemen, and even the United States, who are denied the chance at a prosperous life.  But, not all hope is lost. As it does every year, Embrace Relief is raising funds for International Hunger Relief to distribute Qurban meat to those who need it most. Coming from goats, sheep and cattle, this meat is humanely and hygienically handled, meaning it adheres to common dietary restrictions. Now, you can even track your donation and get a notification when it has arrived to a family in need. To become a hero by contributing to International Hunger Relief today, Click Here.