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Group FundraisingThe coronavirus pandemic has caused unemployment to soar and food insecurity to rise, affecting 42 million people in the U.S. Many households do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and rely on local food banks for support.
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Disaster ReliefThe spirit of giving is an act of love that extends beyond friends and family to encompass all humanity. Embrace Relief highlights the importance of helping strangers in need, especially those affected by disasters and conflict.
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Clean WaterEmbrace Relief has constructed 400 water wells in Chad and Cameroon, providing clean water to over 400,000 people. This milestone addresses critical health, education, and economic challenges caused by water scarcity in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Orphan CareEmbrace Relief partners with ISHIK Medical and Education Foundation to provide health insurance for 3,000 vulnerable children in Tanzania, aiming to fund coverage for 180 orphans in Kigamboni Amani, Alzam, and Hiari orphanages.
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Disaster ReliefGroup FUNdraising allows friends, families, and colleagues to raise funds for Embrace Relief humanitarian causes while building camaraderie and gaining volunteer experience. Choose from campaigns like water wells, orphanage renovations, or refugee relief to make a global impact.
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Group FundraisingHigh school and middle school students from EPA in South Jersey and Pennsylvania are raising funds to send aid to Yemeni orphans suffering from the effects of civil war. They are seeking donations for food, water, medical supplies, and toys through the Embrace Relief Foundation.
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Group FundraisingEmbrace Relief honors the 5,000 women in Turkish prisons and refugee women worldwide on International Women's Day by preparing 1,000 care packages to bring smiles to their faces.
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Group FundraisingEmbrace Relief aims to raise $5,000 to provide school supplies, educational kits, and toys for 250 refugee children in Greece by April 1, 2021.
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Group FundraisingThe Pacifica Foundation-Seattle raised over $7,700 to sponsor cataract patients and provide 1,155 health check-ups in Mali, Africa. Through community efforts and the Hizmet Movement, they successfully completed their group fundraiser despite challenges in raising awareness about cataract disease.
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EducationEmbrace Relief's ACT-US program provides digital literacy and ICT resources to underserved students in Tanzania and Uganda, partnering with Endless Solutions to distribute computers that function without internet access.
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Group FundraisingYouth Island New York volunteers are raising funds to provide cataract surgeries for people in extreme poverty in Mali. With the average household income under $3 per day, most patients cannot afford the $120 USD per eye cost, despite the procedure taking only one hour.
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Disaster ReliefEmbrace Relief’s Dana Coppola discusses the organization's mission, research-driven approach, and high-impact programs in an interview with Great.com Talks With.
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Disaster ReliefAt least 31 people are dead and 165 missing after a Himalayan glacier burst caused devastating floods in northern India on February 7th. Emergency aid is being distributed, but many villagers still require urgent assistance.
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Group FundraisingEmbrace Relief, CBI Sisterhood, and Peace Islands Institute are partnering for the March Mega Food Drive to collect 8,000 lbs of food for families in Northern New Jersey.
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Refugee ReliefThousands of refugees arrive in Greece daily, fleeing persecution and facing overcrowded camps. Embrace Relief provides psychological, legal, and material support, including ESL classes, to help them rebuild their lives.
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Group FundraisingMosaic, a Colorado group, raised over $3,000 to help feed starving families in Yemen through Embrace Relief. Learn about the humanitarian crisis and how food packages are making a difference.
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Group FundraisingRose Bora and Michael Moyseenko successfully raised $4,500 through their 'Just A Drop' group fundraising project to build 'The Gulnur Avon Well' in Nigeria. Through community outreach, local business partnerships, and media appearances, they provided clean water access to thousands.
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Group FundraisingEmbrace Relief partners with the Pennsylvania Dialogue Forum to provide emergency housing, healthcare, and educational support for Turkish refugees fleeing to Greece.
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