Marina never imagined she would have to flee her home to protect her children. A Christian, she had moved to Israel from Belarus with her Jewish husband. But after enduring years of abuse in her marriage, the situation became unbearable. That’s when she made the courageous decision to leave with her two children and seek safety.
Their first refuge was a women’s shelter. Although it offered protection, Marina remembers how difficult and depressing that season was. The shelter was a reminder of the trauma they had escaped. “I wouldn’t have made it without God,” she shared, recalling how her faith carried her through moments when she felt ready to give up.
Eventually, Marina and her children were able to rent a small apartment in Bat Yam, a city near Tel Aviv. They were deeply grateful to have their own place, but it was completely empty except for two mattresses. The rooms felt cold and unfinished, and the family had no savings to purchase beds, tables, and other items. “Furniture is a basic necessity,” Marina commented. “Without it, life feels unstable.”
Despite the emptiness around them, Marina and her children continued to pray, trusting that they would not be forgotten.
After hearing about CBN Israel through her church, Marina reached out for help. Because of compassionate friends like you, CBN Israel responded quickly. Caring donors provided essential furniture, transforming the empty apartment into a cozy home. When the new furnishings arrived, her children were filled with joy, and Marina said it felt like a holiday.
Today, what was once a bare space has been filled with warmth and color. Your gifts to CBN Israel can help restore dignity and stability to single mothers, refugees, and vulnerable families across Israel.
Please join us in helping to create safe, hopeful futures for those rebuilding their lives.
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