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ISRAEL
Senior Care Fund contributed $5,000 toward operating expenses of Ebenezer Home in Haifa, an independent Christian-operated residence for the indigent elderly. Last year there were 29 residents with an average age of 83.9 years. Most were Holocaust survivors from Germany, Poland, and Russia, though there were a few Arabs and other non-Jewish individuals. They all live together in a harmonious community. The resident staff of 41 Christian professionals provides all the necessities of life—food, shelter, medical care, clothing, as well as social and educational activities.
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LIBERIA
SCF supported a program of World-Wide Missions Liberia providing for the basic needs of retired pastors and church leaders who suffered injuries during the 20-year civil war. Most live with their extended families in the cities of Monrovia, Buchanan, and Paynesville, with a few in outlying areas. Food, clothing, and medical treatments are provided through WWM churches and clinics.
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SCF partnered with SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors, Burlingame, California, to provide chaplaincy and friendly visitor services to the frail elderly in 41 long-term centers in 17 cities in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda counties. A hospital chaplain and over 400 “Cheergivers” (lay volunteers from a wide variety of faith traditions) hold ecumenical worship services, exchange stories and personal experiences, pray with the patients, read scripture and other inspirational writings, sharing their warmth and compassion.
SCF provided supplementary financial assistance for 7 retired missionaries living in Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Texas, who have extraordinary medical and living expenses.
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