At the age of 101, Giulia has lived through more than a century of incredible challenges and change. Born in Tripoli, Libya, she still remembers the heartbreak of being forced from her home during a time of political upheaval. She immigrated to Israel in the 1970s, where she began a new life. Although she now lives with dementia, those early memories remain vivid.
Giulia eventually settled in the coastal city of Bat Yam, where she lives alone in a top-floor apartment. During the Iranian attacks on Israel in June, Bat Yam was struck multiple times. One missile exploded just 600 yards from her building, damaging her kitchen and shattering her windows. Without a safe room in her apartment and unable to reach the shelter downstairs, she was left feeling vulnerable and afraid.
Because of caring friends like you, CBN Israel was able to step in and meet her urgent needs. Donors helped evacuate Giulia to safety, provided her with nourishing meals and groceries, and repaired the damage to her kitchen and windows. After her evacuation, Giulia reflected, “It was difficult to be outside of my home, but I loved seeing the beach every day. I don’t usually have that joy.”
Then, thanks to the generosity of CBN Israel’s steadfast supporters, she was able to return home with dignity and renewed comfort.
She said, “The destruction in the city is a harsh reminder of the pain the country is going through. I’m so thankful for your help, especially coming from outside the country and from Christians. No matter where the help comes from, it is a blessing. And we send our blessings back to all who helped us.”
Through CBN Israel, you can make a powerful difference in the lives of so many like Giulia by providing food, shelter, and emergency relief to those in need. Your kindness can bring critical aid to elderly widows, Holocaust survivors, terror victims, and displaced families.
Please join us in standing with the people of Israel in their time of need!
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