| Code | Country | Town/Village | Inauguration | Depth | Serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMEROON | ALAYA | 10/2020 | 45m / 148ft | PEOPLE BENEFITING 1000 people |
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SAHIN KODAMANOGLU WATER WELL
| Code | Country | Town/Village | Inauguration | Depth | Serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMEROON | PAR-PAR | 10/2020 | 45m / 148ft | 1,100 people |
Spring of Ocean Island
Before the end of March, the Spring of Ocean Island Group FUNdraising project was able to reach their goal of $4500 to open a water well in Cameroon, Africa. They decided to name their water well “Plenty of Hope” because it will surely give hope to thousands of people in Cameroon as they are going to provide easy access to clean water.
Most of the money that was raised for their Group FUNdraiser was from sharing their webage’s link with the people they know. They also distributed posters and a penny bank in a local store. In addition, they also sold food to add more to their donations.
Most of their donors were their friends, families, relatives, teachers, etc. To promote their project on a larger scale, they also created a social media account and printed out flyers and brochures.
It was really challenging for their group to reach their FUNdraising goal in some ways. They imagined that they would sell more things to earn money but because of the pandemic, they could only sell food once. The only way they could share their project was online.
When they found out that they have reached their Group FUNdraising goal they felt so delighted, grateful, and fulfilled. They were so happy to know that they had accomplished their goal and that there is going to be a water well in Africa that they helped build.
The most memorable part of their experience was when they were able to spend time together while distributing the posters because that was the only time they could do something physically for their project. And the most rewarding part was to know they did something for the people in Cameroon. One of their group members, Dilara Ozdemir, also shared, “It is hard to sit and do daily responsibilities while you know people are suffering somewhere around the world and being able to accomplish something in order to help them was the most rewarding part”.
2015 Bastrop County Fire Disaster Relief
From October 13-24 2015, the Hidden Pines Fire burned in Bastrop County, Texas. The fire destroyed 64 homes and scorched 4,582 acres.
Embrace Relief organized a fundraising dinner in collaboration with Raindrop Foundation and Texas Turkic American Chamber of Commerce on October 2, 2015. Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and Paul Pape, Bastrop County Judge, have participated in the program and provided their assistance for the program. During the reception & dinner, Embrace Relief was able raised $51,000! The fundraising program was hosted at the Austin branch of the Raindrop Foundation.
The fund was donated to Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team (BCLRT) to build houses for families who lost their homes. Christine Files, Board President of (BCLRT), pointed out that “Your presence here tonight signifies your commitment to the community and your commitment to being good neighbors, and this is very important to all of us.”
In Memory of MEHMED BATALOV Bulgaria Zam Zam Water Well 18 (Cameroon)
| Code | Country | Town/Village | Inauguration | Depth | Serving |
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CAMEROON |
MASAKI |
02/2021 | 45m / 148ft | 1200 people |
Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said: ” The best form of charity is giving water (to drink). ”
Пратеника на Аллах (С.А.С.) е казал: “Най-добрата садака е даването на вода (за пиене).”
TCC Pittsburgh Disaster Relief at Greece Refugee Camp
The Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh of Pennsylvania held an outdoor fundraising event in October 2020, for refugees in Greece. They raised $2,500 at the event by selling handmade jewelry, crochets, gift sets, desserts, and cakes. All proceeds were donated to Embrace Relief’s Refugee programs in Greece.
Teach For A Cause: Donate For The Education Of A Refugee Girl
Teach for a Cause is a global social platform that aims to support social causes with the means of offering insight on countless professions, fields of study, and features of life. This organization is built on a structure that raises awareness on important subjects and turns it into action through uniting fellow knowledge seekers with a diverse collection of global cause projects. This mission is attained through programmed seminars and lectures from distinct speakers who are professionals in their topics of discussion. All the proceeds will be channeled to the social aid organization of the speaker’s choice.
What’s to come with COVID-19?
The coronavirus pandemic has exponentially skyrocketed in the United States. Apart from the 7 million positive cases in America alone, COVID-19 has stripped millions of their loved ones, stable income, and overall well-being. Although we may be able to overcome these unprecedented times by following CDC guidelines, cases continue to surge, and its repercussions will continue to linger at the expense of others.
CNN reporters Christina Maxouris and Nicole Chavez indicate that we may see an explosion of positive cases in the coming seasons. Director of the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) Dr. Chris Murray warns: “First, as case counts have come down in some states, we tend to see that people become less careful, they tend to have more contact … But then the most important effect is the seasonality of the virus, that people go indoors, transmission happens more.”
America is now estimating at about 765 deaths daily from the virus, but the number could reach 3,000 by December. According to a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center, “one-in-four adults have had trouble paying their bills since the coronavirus outbreak started, a third have dipped into savings or retirement accounts to make ends meet, and about one-in-six have borrowed money from friends or family or gotten food from a food bank.” This issue will not be contained until cases are. While we can assume a direct relationship between positive cases and financial insecurity, it is also important to note some groups are more vulnerable than others.
Embrace Relief has recognized the heartbreaking circumstances people are currently under. In an attempt to stabilize some major pillars to humanity, we have started a campaign centered around community restoration, “Stronger Together.”
Since April 2020, we have been able to provide: 52,400 masks, 4,180 hot meals for frontline workers, 840 paper towels and 20+ gallons of antibacterial soap for hospitals, 840 face shields, 1,700 families with meat packages, and 71 families with monetary support.
Join us in our efforts to fulfill the needs of the public and mitigate the unwarranted threats posed against their welfare.
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