Our 2024 Impact The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Canada’s (IFCJ Canada) strategic programming focus in Israel and the former Soviet Union (FSU) is dedicated to alleviating poverty among needy elderly individuals, families, and children, while also supporting aliyah (immigration to Israel) and klitah (resettlement assistance). Fund Allocation We work hard to ensure we are stewarding donors’ funds efficiently and honestly. You can see how your gifts were allocated to provide care for children and elderly in Israel and around the world by viewing our Audited Financial Statements. In 2024 we raised $3.15 with every dollar we spent on fundraising. PROGRAMS: $10,119,367 FUNDRAISING: $4,410,567 ADMINISTRATION: $1,410,920 Program Breakdown Our ministry pillars, Poverty and Aliyah, provide transformative help through partnerships with local agencies in Israel and the FSU. Together, we establish supportive, life-changing assistance for Israelis and Jews in need around the world. Our programming falls under four main categories: Poverty Aliyah Fellowship Learn more about how each of these pillars contribute to our mission in our 2025 Strategic Plan. Poverty: $8,250,191 Aliyah: $1,813,694 Fellowship: $55,482 2024 Impact Milestones Thanks to the incredible generosity and compassion of our donors, we have been able to reach more individuals in need, providing lifesaving aid, and life-changing opportunities. We continue to work towards meeting challenges such as increasing air transportation costs so we can bring even more Jews home. 836,930 Hot Meals Served 755,244 in 2023 | 710,640 in 2022 8,200 Clothing Cards for School Children 8,200 in 2023 | 8,077 in 2022 12,212 Families Received Food Cards to Observe Jewish Holidays 14,000 in 2023 | 12,000 in 2022 1,211 Fellowship Freedom Flights 1,289 in 2023 | 1,529 in 2022 688 Backpacks for Children 665 in 2023 | 600 in 2022 1,749 Children Given Access to After-School Programs and Summer Camps 2,400 in 2023 | 1,125 in 2022 Program Results Poverty In 2024, you helped us answer God’s call to feed the hungry and help the most vulnerable in Israel, FSU and around the world. Together, we lifesaving food, care, and support for Jewish people in need. In total, IFCJ Canada provided basic needs and support to more than 96,400 people. “I would be dead of hunger or cold or pain, due to a lack of medicine. IFCJ Canada is my lifeline. They help me with everything.” Elizaveta, 78-year-old woman in Odesa, Ukraine who receives food and medical assistance from IFCJ Canada Impact in Israel 15,480 Elderly and Holocaust Survivors received basic needs and vouchers for the purchase of basic necessities 836,930 Hot Meals were served to needy people through 24 soup kitchens across Israel 10,708 Families Received Food Cards to observe the Jewish holidays 8,888 Children Were Provided With Clothing and Backpacks containing essential school supplies and access to After-School Programs and Summer Camps Impact in the FSU 226,466 Hours of Home Care to assist frail elderly with basic activities of daily living, such as bathing, laundry, and cleaning 3,359 Elderly and Holocaust Survivors received basic needs including food and essential winter warmth 1,504 Families Received Food Cards to observe the Jewish holidays 406 Children in Ukraine Provided with food, therapy, support groups, and emergency assistance Aliyah Together, we answer the prayers of the most vulnerable who wouldn’t have the support or finances to begin new lives on their own. IFCJ Canada shines God’s light and helps bring His people home – thanks to our supporters. “We lived on the 10th floor and every time there was an alarm I grabbed Kseniia by the arms and we ran ten floors down to the bomb shelter. That was scary. I told Kseniia that it’s like a game where the goal is to get to the shelter as quickly as possible. Recently, power outages started and we were constantly sitting in the dark. You can’t go on living like this. I want a good future for my daughter. I want her to laugh, meet children her age, and meet new friends.” Serhii, a father on making aliyah with his family to escape war-torn Ukraine 1,211 Jewish olim (immigrants) across 13 different countries were given rescue on Fellowship Freedom flights and a stipend to build their new lives in the Holy Land. Step 1: Preparing to Move Olim attend information seminars about life in Israel and help them with preparations, like citizenship applications and Hebrew lessons. Step 2: Freedom Flight Olim are provided with their plane tickets to make the journey to Israel. They are allowed to bring their belongings with them (including pets!). Step 3: Klitah (Resettlement) When olim land, they pass through immigration to receive their citizenship cards and we celebrate their arrival! Olim receive a stipend of $700 per adult and $400 per child, which can be used to purchase furniture, appliances, or other settlement items. Olim continue with Hebrew classes. After 6 months, many olim “graduate” while others continue with job training. Fellowship IFCJ Canada builds bridges of faith between Christians and Jews through shared biblical values and education on the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. Our ministry is always growing stronger with each partnership we create based in shared faith values and love for Israel. 23,000 people across Canada supported our mission 4,900 people engaged in quarterly prayer services 6,900 prayer requests taken to the Western Wall in Jerusalem 13,400 followers on our IFCJ Canada social pages 90,500 engagements, reaching 375 thousand people from our IFCJ Canada social efforts in 2024 Who We’ve Helped Through the work of IFCJ Canada, we were able to support over 97,000 individuals. In 2024, we supported: 13,005 elderly individuals in Israel and the FSU. 11,293 children in Israel and the FSU. 18,027 other individuals through family and household services in Israel and the FSU. 1,211 individuals through our Olim programs. Impoverished Families Elderly and Holocaust Survivors Children Olim 2025 Program Goals Poverty Distribute 864,366 meals and food boxes, Provide 17,616 elderly with basic needs to fight poverty. Reach 24,280 children and families with food, medicine, clothing, financial assistance, and access to summer programs and activities. Aliyah Provide 730 Fellowship Freedom Flights to Israel, for Jews fleeing war and anti-Semitism. Fellowship Engage more than 5,000 in prayer services Involve 50 churches or synagogues in Flags of Fellowship Outreach 2030 Goals We have ambitious goals at IFCJ Canada that will allow us to reach more of those in need. Through the continued generosity of our faithful supporters and commitment to good stewardship we believe we do it! Raise $20 Million to help impoverished and persecuted Jews around the world. Provide 1 Million meals annually to those in need. Reach 10,000 Children with necessities and other supports. Increase the percentage of funds to the field to 70%. More Resources Learn even more about our plans and results with the following resources: Our Annual Report Find out how your generous gifts to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Canada provide for the needs of Israel and Jewish people around the world in our 2024 Annual Report. Read the report Our Financial Statements The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Canada is fully committed to financial accountability and to being good stewards of our donor’s funds. Read our 2024 Financial Statement Our 2025 Strategic Plan See what we’ve got planned to deliver in 2025! Read More
