Gush Etzion Foundation

An independent, non-profit organization, the Foundation approaches donors in Israel and overseas, keeping them updated about ongoing needs and new initiatives in the area. All contributions to the organization are immediately transferred to projects including: Providing financial aid and holiday food packages for needy families Funding and furnishing schools and other educational projects Creating and equipping playgrounds and parks Maintaining rescue teams and purchasing security equipment Financing Gush Etzion heritage project Youth projects Due to severe cuts in government funding at the same time that security needs have actually increased, assistance is needed more than ever before. The Foundation spearheads pre-holiday fundraising drives in Gush Etzion itself for the benefit of needy families in the region. The bulk of funds are raised among our residents and outside Israel where the Foundation - a non-profit, tax-exempt organization in the U.S. - conducts a bi-annual fundraising campaign via direct mail. Most contributions to the Foundation are earmarked for specific projects. To inspire and broaden support for Gush Etzion, the Foundation gives presentations in synagogues and other communal locales abroad, builds relationships and maintains ties with major Jewish organizations around the world, and provides visitors to Gush Etzion with intensive, "behind-the-scenes" tours of the area. The Foundation maintains a website about Gush Etzion, produces informational materials and works to increase media coverage of the region. OUR TEAM