At CFT, our vision is thriving communities for all. Part of this vision includes ensuring that our community members live without fear for their own safety and the safety of their children and loved ones.
Local, national, and international nonprofit organizations are working quickly to offer support and provide aid. CFT leaders have been in close communication with our local funding partners and foundations regarding resources and ways to give.
Below is a list of organizations providing relief and aid to address humanitarian needs:
As this is an evolving and active situation, we will continue to add to this resource list as we learn more.
Funds:
The following are local organizations that have established funds to support aid efforts:
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas has created a local fund which will be disbursed to provide relief where it’s most needed. If you are making a grant, please note in the description “Support Israel Crisis 2024.” Checks can be sent to Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, c/o Support Israel Crisis 2024, 7800 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230.
The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation has created a list of nonprofit organizations that they have vetted as doing on-the-ground work. You can view the list and donate here.
Nonprofit Organizations:
The following are organizations providing humanitarian and relief support:
Doctors Without Borders/Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – Doctors Without Borders is preparing medicine and medical consumable donations to hospitals and health facilities in Gaza.
International Red Cross – The International Red Cross is working with both the Megan David Adom (Red Star of David) and the Palestine Red Crescent Society to promote the welfare and safety of the wounded in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.
Isra AID – Isra AID is an Israel-based humanitarian aid organization that supports the immediate and long-term needs of communities affected by disasters around the world. They are partnering with local organizations and civil society initiatives working with vulnerable communities and evacuated families, focusing on psychosocial support, stress relief activities, and providing relief supplies as needed.
Local Counseling:
Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas (JFS) is offering trauma counseling to local citizens who have family in Israel or are being evacuated back home after having traveled to Israel for the holidays. JFS is also providing resources to local school children and teachers as they process the events and try to communicate in age-appropriate ways.
