Together for the Family - June 2022 Update
Lebanon
The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
If Matthew 25:40 had a modern “footnote,” it might say “Go, see an example of this in the Beqaa Valley at Together for the Family.” Indeed, this collection of ministries, overseen by their Executive Director Izdihar Kassis, consistently amazes me with its caring and creativity for serving Syrian refugees: educational classes for the little ones who have access to no other schools; medical/dental clinics; job training in sewing, carpentry and hair/makeup application; baby care with new mothers…the list goes on and on.
At their new center (just opened), aptly named the “Family Oasis Center,” there is room for expansion, like for the three new playgrounds. Soon, solar panels will relieve the economic pressure of expensive electricity. With all the refugee families suffering from the collapsed economy, everyone in one of the programs is fed on the new campus, while there, and the staff is busy planting gardens on the site to supply vegetables for these meals.
Every child or adult comes to TFF with a unique story, like that of a young teen we will call “Ahmad.” Suffering from painful arthritis and rheumatism, Ahmad was helped with medications and was accepted into the carpentry program in which he excelled. He now works and helps support his family which includes his special needs sister.
Izdihar’s dedicated team radiates joy and passion in their service. And motivating it all is a demonstration of Christ’s love “to the least of these.” The Outreach Foundation is honored to be their partner!
Joyfully,
Marilyn Borst
Associate Director for Partnership Development
Read more about Together for the Family HERE.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Outreach Foundation is seeking gifts to support the mission and ministry of Together for the Family. All gifts of any size are welcomed to help TFF support programs that offer Syrian refugees hope and healing, as well as to provide food and other basic material goods while nurturing a new identity for them as children of a loving God – whom they have not known before – who cares for them out of his abundant grace. You may make a gift HERE or by sending a check to our office.
Marilyn and Izdihar, top, with the sewing students