Program Stories


Poverty
“Thank you very, very much”
IFCJ Canada  |  August 13, 2026
At 93, Hannah still remembers the hunger and hardship of wartime. Today, thanks to caring friends like you, she continues to live with dignity and the reassurance that she has not been forgotten.
Poverty
Keeping Hope Alive
IFCJ Canada  |  July 30, 2026
At 95, Holocaust survivor Basya lives alone in Lviv. After a lifetime marked by war, loss, and hardship, simple acts of care and companionship remind her that she is not forgotten.
Aliyah
A Dream Come True in Israel
IFCJ Canada  |  July 17, 2026
Dario and his family fulfilled a lifelong dream by making aliyah to Israel. Despite the challenges of war and starting over, they are finding hope, belonging, and a place to call home.
Poverty
Elderly Yaffa hugs IFCJ Canada volunteer.
‘I Am So Grateful’
IFCJ Canada  |  July 3, 2026
"The people from The Fellowship are like angels to me – they help me so much, and I bless them every day.”
Poverty
‘I Remember the Constant Feeling of Cold and Hunger’
IFCJ Canada  |  June 5, 2026
“We had so little,” Emilia recalled.
Aliyah
‘More Support, More Opportunities, and More Hope’
IFCJ Canada  |  June 5, 2026
Dmytro and Yuliia dreamed of making aliyah for years. For their son Roman, it became the path to more support, more opportunities, and more hope.
Poverty
‘I Was Always the Support’
IFCJ Canada  |  May 21, 2026
Nicolay is a powerful reminder that even the strongest among us sometimes need help
Poverty
Elderly Ella and Fellowship Volunteer sit together with food box
‘No More Tears to Cry’
IFCJ Canada  |  May 8, 2026
Ella was 7 years old when World War II broke out in the former Soviet Union and her family was forced to evacuate.
Poverty
“I Was Always Hungry”
IFCJ Canada  |  April 24, 2026
“Without The Fellowship, we couldn’t manage at all..."
Poverty
‘I Am Alone’
IFCJ Canada  |  April 10, 2026
'The most important thing is to talk with someone...'
Poverty
‘When I Saw Where It Landed, This Is My Mother’s House’
IFCJ Canada  |  March 27, 2026
Everything she had built was almost completely gone
Poverty
“This is Our Strength – That We are Together”
IFCJ Canada  |  March 13, 2026
"Continue what you are doing. With God’s help, everything will be alright. We will see the light at the end.”