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OCTOBER 2024 E-NEWSLETTER

YOUR SUPPORT CAN HELP ETVTC STUDENTS THRIVE

ETVTC celebrates the accomplishments of Culinary Arts and Web Development students as they showcase their skills during exams, September 2024.

As the Episcopal Technological & Vocational Training Center (ETVTC) in Ramallah opens its doors for a new school year, nearly 130 students have begun their journey in Hotel Management, IT, and Mobile Applications Development. In the face of war and political unrest in the West Bank, ETVTC strives to offer a semblance of stability and normalcy—yet, each day, it grows more difficult.


The ongoing conflict has brought immense challenges to these students' lives, but their determination and hope shine through. ETVTC represents a beacon of possibility, equipping students with the skills and opportunities they need to create better futures. This critical work is only possible through the generosity of AFEDJ donors like you. Thanks to your support, ETVTC has recently completed major renovations, transforming classrooms into modern, inspiring spaces where students can focus on their education and their futures. These safe, welcoming environments are indispensable in giving every student the chance to grow and dream, even as the tension and violence around them increase.


ETVTC has also recently launched new courses in Culinary Arts and Web Design, with over 60 adults enrolled—proof that the demand for vocational education is only growing, despite the turmoil. By building industry partnerships, ETVTC ensures that its vocational students gain real-world, hands-on experience that aligns with market demands, setting them up for meaningful careers.


ETVTC’s mission is clear: to offer hope, opportunity, and stability in a region where those can feel so distant. The challenges these students confront are immense, but with your support, we can equip them with the skills and opportunities they need to overcome the obstacles in their path.


Partner with AFEDJ today to make a lasting difference in the West Bank. In a time of unimaginable hardship, your gift could mean everything to a student at ETVTC, providing hope, stability, and a chance for these students to dream of a brighter future.

UNITED IN HOPE

Join us for our “United in Hope” year-end campaign, where your generosity fuels the unwavering spirit of families across the Holy Land. Throughout this campaign, we’ll share powerful stories of resilience and transformation from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem’s schools, hospitals, and centers for children with disabilities—stories that show the profound impact your support brings to vulnerable and displaced communities. Together, we can bolster these lifelines, ensuring that hope, healing, and opportunity continue to reach those who need it most. Your gift has the power to change lives.


We invite you to join AFEDJ in providing hope for thousands of families and children whose lives are critically impacted by the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Your support designated for “where the need is greatest” empowers AFEDJ to respond to urgent needs and emerging opportunities throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, paving the way for a more just and sustainable future. Please consider making a gift online or by sending your contribution payable to "AFEDJ" directly via mail: PO Box 411814, Boston, MA 02241-1814. Your generosity is the lifeblood that sustains our mission.

NEW MAILING ADDRESS FOR DONATIONS

AFEDJ has a new address for check donations! This change is an enhancement to our current process. It will help, in our continued effort, to ensure the security of checks mailed through the USPS and will facilitate a faster turnaround time for receiving tax/acknowledgement letters.


Please begin using the new address immediately.

  • For check donations mailed using the USPS, make checks payable to AFEDJ and mail to AFEDJ, PO Box 411814, Boston, MA 02241-1814.
  • For all items sent using FedEx and UPS, continue to mail to AFEDJ, 25 Old Kings Hwy N, Ste 13, Darien, CT 06820.

As always, thank you for your generous support and trust in our mission.

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GIVE BY CREDIT CARD

Log onto www.afedj.org/give to make a secure, one-time donation or to become a monthly donor.


GIVE BY CHECK

For USPS Mail: Please make your check payable to "AFEDJ" and mail it to: AFEDJ, PO Box 411814, Boston, MA, 02241-1814


For FedEx and UPS: Please make your check payable to "AFEDJ" and send it to: AFEDJ, 25 Old Kings Hwy N, Ste 13, Darien, CT, 06820


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MATCHING GIFTS

Many companies match their employees’ charitable contributions. Consider matching funds to double your gift.


BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR

When you commit to giving monthly, you become a member of the Olive Tree Circle, our community of monthly donors.


LEGACY GIVING

When you support AFEDJ with a legacy gift you become a Jerusalem Saint ensuring the ministries of the Diocese of Jerusalem will continue to serve the next generation and beyond.


WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST

Donations designated to “where the need is greatest” enable AFEDJ to meet urgent needs and swiftly respond to emerging opportunities.


DESIGNATED GIFTS

100% of designated donations go directly to the institution you specify.

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AFEDJ offers a safe, secure channel to make gifts to support the work of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and its humanitarian institutions.

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