Vision
To promote a society which provides all individuals with the opportunity best suited to them to exit the poverty cycle and change their own life track.
Activity
Shoulder to Shoulder is non-profit organization dedicated to advancing populations struggling with poverty in Israel through promoting economic stability and prosperity. Delving into core issues at the root of financial crisis, we build comprehensive, customized interventions that have already enabled thousands of Israel’s socio-economically distressed to break free of the cycle of poverty.
Founded in 2005, Shoulder to Shoulder has been providing over 5000 families with genuine opportunity to consciously break free of personal financial crisis, re-establishing themselves via a holistic process of change. Our model leads participants on a path towards full independence, without the need to rely on welfare or charity.
The unprecedented terrorist attack that occurred on 7.10.23 and the Iron Swords War have had a severe and widespread impact on various populations within Israeli society across different Shoulder to Shoulder is non-profit organization dedicated to advancing populations struggling with poverty in Israel through promoting economic stability and prosperity. Delving into core issues at the root of financial crisis, we build comprehensive, customized interventions that have already enabled thousands of Israel’s socio-economically distressed to break free of the cycle of poverty.
Founded in 2005, Shoulder to Shoulder has been providing over 5000 families with genuine opportunity to consciously break free of personal financial crisis, re-establishing themselves via a holistic process of change. Our model leads participants on a path towards full independence, without the need to rely on welfare or charity.
The unprecedented terrorist attack that occurred on 7.10.23 and the Iron Swords War have had a severe and widespread impact on various populations within Israeli society across different circles of harm.
^The circle of single mothers has been joined by widows from the war,
^Evacuees from the war, a reality that creates marital and family crises, have experienced a traumatic crisis (in the combat zones in the south) and are facing employment and child education challenges.
^Partners of active reservists dealing alone with daily challenges – a reality that highlights family and marital challenges and crises.
Children who were orphaned from one or both parents during the war. A sharp increase in anxiety and mental health casualties leading to family and marital crises.
Work Model
A joint venture can be a powerful way to build community and make all the difference.
• Half-year program
• Nationwide online workshops – optional
• Community meetings – workshops and group meetings
• In-person meetings
• Individual support + mental health care
• Financial management – household/self-employed
• Professional training for employment development
• Comprehensive support package
• Rights realization
Goals and objectives:
75% of single parent mothers will be integrated into employment or a vocational training course
95% of the children will visit a suitable educational framework
70% of single parent mothers will reach a debt settlement and proper financial management
75% of women will be able to rent an apartment
100% of women will exhaust their rights as single parents
85% of women will report a positive change in independent ability