Charities
The net proceeds from both the Los Angeles and New York City celebrations will be divided up and distributed to the following Israeli organizations listed below:
Beit Issie Shapiro
Beit Issie Shapiro is a caring, well-respected Israeli institution that provides treatment and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Founded in 1981, Amutat Avi is a loving tribute to Issie Shapiro and his mission affirming, "all people have the right to attain full human potential and dignity". Today Issie Shapiro's mission lives on as his daughter Naomi expands awareness for the organization's cutting edge leadership and treatment internationally. For more information visit their website at www.beitissie.org.il.
Gvanim
Gvanim is an umbrella organization that fosters programs that target the disadvantaged population of Sderot. Gvanim places particular emphasis on the lives and development of children affected in this area. Programs include: Children, youth & adults with disabilities, Children & Families at risk, and Immigrants in crisis. Gvanim's ability to empower the individuals and communities they serve has lead to the creation of sustainable models and networks of change. For more information visit their website at www.gvanim.org.il.
Ahava-Children and Youth Village
Ahava-Children and Youth Village has cared for and sheltered young survivors of the Holocaust, refugees, and children of families suffering war casualties since it was first established in 1935. Today Ahava serves children who have been stung by war, terror, violence, abuse, crime or addiction. Comprised of fifteen apartments, educational facilities and leisure areas, the campus is home to children (ages 6 to 18) coming from high-risk home situations, who receive personalized care, support and training in a loving family-oriented environment. Ahava's goal is to integrate these distressed children into Israeli society and enable them to lead independent and fulfilling lives.