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Hamza's family lost their food source
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Hi Reader, Hamza recently turned 17 and he continues to be the primary breadwinner for his family, which includes his 6 siblings and his parents. The soup kitchen that the family had been relying on for meals recently closed, which means donations to his campaign are urgently needed right now. Both Hamza and one of his siblings have a Growth Hormone Deficiency which requires treatment and medication that they have gone without for years. Hamza's mother is also struggling with a number of health conditions right now, including anemia, and the required tests and treatments are expensive. Hamza has always been an excellent student, and despite all the burdens he carries he finished the 11th grade with a 92% GPA. He's now in his final year of high school and is studying for Tawjihi. His score will ultimately determine his university choices. The on-going violence and instability mean that classes are intermittent, so Hamza will need tutoring to prepare. His educational expenses alone this year will be around $200 USD per month. Especially since Instagram has disabled Hamza's account more than once, donations from people like you are so important right now. If you can spare the cost of a takeout coffee - or more - donate to Hamza's campaign here.
**Also please note this is a NEW campaign link for Hamza, so if you plan to give to him in the future, save this new link.** You can also help Hamza gain visibility by leaving a comment on this recent Instagram post and sharing it to your stories with Hamza's link. Thanks to everyone sharing about our Family Sponsor program! We appreciate everyone who has posted our Family Sponsor Program graphic on their social media accounts or spread the word in other ways! In the past few weeks, more than 20 people have signed up to become Family Sponsors and we would love to welcome more sponsors to support our highest need families. The Coffees for Gaza Family Sponsor program is the way we generate the most consistent support for families who have the greatest need. Family sponsors are matched with a particular family and given instructions on how to make a monthly gift directly to a family's campaign. Giving starts at just $5 a month as is a crucial source of support as Gaza fades from the headlines. We're trying something new to get the word out and would love your help! Can you post the image above on your social media accounts with a message asking folks to become a Family Sponsor? Here's how: 1) Download the high resolution image here. 2) If you're posting to a platform like Facebook where you can share links (or Instagram stories), include the link tinyurl.com/44np5krs 3) Using your own words for the text is always best, but here's an example you can work from: The Coffees for Gaza Family Sponsor program is a simple way to support families who have lost everything. Coffees for Gaza is an all-volunteer mutual aid effort that has been working closely with 25 families in Gaza for more than 18 months.
Despite the "ceasefire" declared at the end of 2025, these families still grapple with a lack of basic infrastructure, high prices, and difficulty in finding medical care. Most are living in well-worn tents or in crumbling housing damaged throughout the war.
As significant aid continues to be blocked, direct donations to families from people like you and me is just as important as ever.
As a Family Sponsor, you give up the cost of one takeout coffee a month (or more if you can) and donate it to a particular family that you're matched to. To learn more or sign up go to tinyurl.com/44np5krs.
With love and solidarity, Rebekah Gienapp and the Coffees for Gaza team Invite a friend to subscribe | Coffees for Gaza on Instagram | Family Sponsor Program |
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