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🚨 Bella has been in a shelter for 475 days 😢
Sweet, playful, 4yo terrier mix. She’s running out of time. Help give her a chance at life ❤️🐶
https://hopepawsfund.org/donate/ 🐶
#RescueDogs #AdoptDontShop #rescuedog #help #needhelp #fundraiser #fundraising #fundraisers

Bloom Together: An International Women's Day Celebration
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 11am @ FruitCraft Fermentery & Distillery
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/mar/07/bloom-together-an-international-wom/

RE: https://mastodon.ie/@thebeeguy/116077441488748214

Please share and donate if you can... The Bee Guy does some very important work -- that the world needs more of!

#Bees #WorldBeeSanctuary #Fundraisers #PreservingNature #SolarPunkSunday

Music Makers San Diego: Unleashing Love Benefit Concert For Little Angels Service Dogs
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, 1pm @ Koi Zen Cellars
#animal friends #fundraisers #acoustic #sandiegolivemusic #sandiego #livemusic

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/feb/15/music-makers-san-diego-presents-unl/

#GazaSoupKitchen Update

February 9, 2026 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Dear friends and allies,

There is a lot I want to share with you, and as always, I want you to see clearly what your support is making possible on the ground.

Last week we purchased 4,500 kilos of apples to include in food parcels for registered families. Shortly after our purchase, the market price increased by nearly 30 percent. #Gaza’s markets are extremely sensitive right now — supplies remain limited, and when large humanitarian programs buy in bulk, the impact can be felt quickly. We saw something similar six weeks ago when we purchased thousands of cartons of eggs and again when we prepared large meal kits in December. Because of this, we try to move carefully and responsibly so that our purchases do not unintentionally make food harder for others in the community to afford. Your support allows us the flexibility to make these thoughtful decisions rather than rushing distributions when prices spike.

#Ramadan is approaching, and we are preparing to register 50,000 families for at least one round of Ramadan food parcels. Each parcel costs about $25 and includes essential staples, with olive oil currently being the most expensive item. At the same time, this week we are completing another distribution for 4,000 patients who were registered last week. By the end of tomorrow, each of them will have received their parcel — including fresh apples that many families have not been able to afford for months.

Recently, we also carried out several special distributions. One was dedicated to amputees, where we provided solar-powered lighting systems so families can safely move inside their tents at night. Another focused on the elderly: about 1,500 seniors received kitchen water sets that allow them to prepare meals more easily during Ramadan. These smaller, targeted interventions are often the ones families remember most, because they directly respond to what people themselves request.

Even when operations appear 'quiet,' our teams are working every single day. We hand-deliver aid to roughly 500 families daily — baby formula, diapers, food parcels, or winter clothing — depending on what is most urgently needed. Across 14 kitchen locations, meals continue to be prepared and served, including meals delivered directly to hospitals. And every morning, ten water trucks travel from #KhanYounes to #BeitLahia, delivering clean drinking water. When we say 'we deliver water,' it means drivers starting before sunrise, filling trucks, traveling long distances through damaged roads, and reaching neighborhoods where families line up with containers because that delivery may be their only safe water that day.

Our medical point in the north serves about 70 patients daily, and most leave with free prescription refills made possible by you. We now also operate two learning centers — one in #NorthGaza serving orphaned children, currently with 20 students and expanding to 40 after Ramadan, and another in Khan Younes serving displaced children who continue their education despite extremely difficult conditions. These programs may seem small, but they create stability for children who have lost nearly everything.

As our work grows, we continue improving operations, training staff, and sometimes making difficult adjustments so that every donated dollar reaches as many people as possible. We also occasionally encounter a few anonymous online claims or misinformation, which is common in humanitarian work today, but we remain focused on transparency and on letting the results of the work speak for themselves.

Ramadan and equally Lent are a season of generosity, reflection, and shared responsibility. If our work continues to earn your trust, one of the most meaningful ways you can help is simply by sharing our story, telling others what you see happening through these updates, and keeping Gaza’s families in your conversations and your giving. Many supporters tell us they first learned about the Gaza Soup Kitchen because someone they trusted mentioned it — your voice carries real impact.

Keep in mind we now have three different aid distribution sites in Khan Younes, #AlZawaydah and #GazaCity. And tomorrow we are in #Rafah as we promised the community there to be physically among them at least once a month. We are proud of what you will read next.

Ninety-nine percent of donations go directly to Gaza programs. I do not take a salary from the Gaza Soup Kitchen, and many of our volunteers give extraordinary hours because they believe in what this community is building together. You are not just donors; you are partners in every meal served, every water delivery completed, and every family reached.

With gratitude and humility,
Hani

P.S. In recent days we spoke live on the Dean Obeidallah Show on SiriusXM, with BBC, and at several community gatherings in the United States. During Ramadan I expect to be in Ann Arbor, Salt Lake City, San Diego, and possibly Dallas. If your community would like to host us, please let us know — we would be honored to meet you."

To donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily

#NorthGaza #GazaAid #GazaFundraisers #FreePalestine #Fundraisers #FoodIsLife #WaterIsLife #GoFundMe #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #KhanYounes #Palestine #Genocide #Starvation #IsraeliWarCrimes #NorthernGaza
Remember #ChefMahmoud
#HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #IsraeliWarCrimes #BibiIsAWarCriminal

16th Annual Randy Jones Run/Walk & Roll for Independence
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 8am @ Liberty Station NTC Park
#fundraisers #sportsfitness #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/feb/07/16th-annual-randy-jones-runwalk-rol/

The forecast for the annual Seward #PolarBearJump on Jan. 17 may have been treacherous for some, but the community's passion for coming together to fight cancer was stronger than ever.

🔗 Read more: http://dlvr.it/TQch6x

#news #Alaska #fundraisers

Your regular reminder that you can find the fundraisers of people from Gaza who are part of our fediverse community and donate to them directly to meet their basic everyday needs at:

https://gaza-verified.org/donate/

#Gaza #Palestine #fundraisers #mutualAid #fediAid #GazaVerified

Austin Wine & Food Foundation presents Big Reds & Bubbles

Big Reds & Bubbles is an elevated sip-and-stroll style tasting event, hosted by the Austin Wine & Food Foundation, that will include more than 100 of the best sparkling and red wines from around the world, alongside bites from Austin restaurants. The theme of this event th…
#wine #Wine #20260327 #Food&Drink #fundraisers #occurrence202603271930
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2478132/austin-wine-food-foundation-presents-big-reds-bubbles/

Austin Wine & Food Foundation presents Big Reds & Bubbles

Big Reds & Bubbles is an elevated sip-and-stroll style tasting event, hosted by the Austin Wine & Food Foundation, that will include more than 100 of the best sparkling and red wines from around the world, alongside bites from Austin restaurants. The…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Wine #20260327 #Food&Drink #fundraisers #occurrence202603271930
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2478132/austin-wine-food-foundation-presents-big-reds-bubbles/

Most comprensive list I've seen of #fundraisers to help people affected by #iceraids in Minnesota: #standwithminnesota
https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

44th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, 11am @ Embarcadero
#fundraisers #specialevents #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/jan/18/44th-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-j/

#mutualaid #fundraisers suggested by a friend in #Minneapolis: https://www.givemn.org/donate/Isuroon

https://linktr.ee/immigrationresourcesmn

https://www.gofundme.com/f/cykas3-eviction-prevention

https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-the-teachers-who-support-our-children

#GazaSoupKitchen Update

January 8, 2026 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Dear friends, allies, and partners in good,

In the last two days of 2025, the #Gaza Soup Kitchen opened its 14th location. Since then, it has been running strong. And yet, every time I think about expanding kitchens in Gaza, I don’t feel a sense of achievement. It feels like a setback for humanity.

Every meal we serve matters—but the growth of these kitchens is a painful measure of how far things have fallen. No amount of coordination, care, or sacrifice can change the truth: this is emergency survival, not dignity.

I keep coming back to the real goal we’ve always had: not to add kitchens, but to close them. Success, to me, looks like people back in their homes, cooking for their children, rather than standing in line for a meal.

What worries me most is the next generation. Children growing up in aid lines instead of classrooms, learning to ration far too early. I think of the Nakba generation, who built lives and institutions out of ruins. That same #Palestinian spirit is here—but under enormous strain. Resilience isn’t endless, and it shouldn’t be romanticized. People were never meant to live like this.

And yet, that spirit persists—in neighbors sharing crumbs, teachers refusing to stop teaching, people showing up for each other when almost nothing remains. That matters. I feel it deeply.

But care alone is not enough. Soup kitchens are a bridge, not a future. The true measure of progress isn’t how well we manage hunger, but how soon we make it unnecessary.

Our Impact Today

We are serving communities across the #GazaStrip—from #KhanYounes in the south to #BeitLahia in the north. Our kitchens serve real, edible meals—not factory food lacking taste or flavor.

We now scale to serve up to 15,000 families per week.

This week, distributions included winter clothing, baby milk and diapers, food parcels, and hygiene and cleaning supplies.

Our most effective team is in #GazaCity.

The middle-area team in #DeirElBalah is facing space challenges and newer staff, but they are accelerating their distributions and solving logistical issues.

In addition to serving families who register online:

30% of our work happens outside the registration system, with teams dispatched daily to reach disconnected communities.

Water trucks continue to roll daily—about ten per day.

The medical point in Mashrou’ Beit Lahia sees 60–80 patients a day.

The classroom in Khan Younes is teaching 30 children daily, and we are preparing to launch an orphan learning center in Gaza City within two weeks.

Looking Forward

Ramadan is just weeks away, and we’re concerned that #Israel may limit the number of trucks again, as announced yesterday. This would affect #FoodAccess and increase costs—but for now, we are holding off from buying everything in the market prematurely.

What helps us most is sharing our videos, stories, and updates—engaging, commenting, and spreading awareness. If you can, consider becoming a monthly donor.

To give context:

Our daily operational costs have risen from $15,000/day to $30,000/day.

This page used to average $5,000/day in donations, now it’s under $2,000/day.

I hate asking for money, but as our team’s response grows, donations are not keeping pace. Your support is critical, and I hope you can help us think creatively about the future.

Thank you for being here. For every crumb shared, every child fed, and every story told, your partnership matters.

With deep gratitude,
Hani
Gaza Soup Kitchen

P. S. In other news, Israel hit two schools today where we run kitchens, there has been injuries and at least one fatality which is tragic, our staff are unharmed as they had just washed up and left for the day."

Donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily

#GazaSoupKitchen Update

December 4, 2025 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Hey friends,

It’s been a whirlwind here at the Gaza Soup Kitchen, and I just had to stop for a minute to tell you what’s going on. Things are moving fast, we’re running full tilt, and I’ve been terrible about sharing updates—but I promise, this one’s worth it.

We’ve now got 12 kitchens up and running, with a 13th coming soon. About half are in the middle and south, half in North Gaza. Right now, we’re focusing on the north to encourage families to return home, which also helps relieve the pressure on middle areas where resources are stretched to the max.

Every day, our kitchens serve around 200 families. Each meal costs about $5, a food parcel $25–$30, a blanket $25–$30, a water truck $200, and a winter clothing package $25. Seeing a family open a parcel, unwrap a blanket, or try on a winter jacket is worth every penny and every pot we can find—and yes, finding enough giant pots in Gaza is a story all its own.

Recently, we wrapped up a women’s winter clothing drive for 5,000 women. Honestly, I had no idea there were so many sizes, colors, and styles—it gave me a headache—but the smiles made every challenge worth it. Kids’ winter clothing is coming up next, and we’re ready to make more small miracles happen.

We’ve got about 80 amazing humans working on the ground, doing everything from cooking meals, assembling parcels, delivering water, and running classrooms—yes, classrooms—while the medical point in northern Gaza keeps saving lives on the frontlines. I check in with them weekly, and every time, I leave reminded of how much love and energy people can pour into a day.

Here’s the fun part: you can get creative this year. Want to give an alternative Christmas gift? You can give a food parcel, a blanket, or a winter clothing set in someone’s name. You can find the Gaza Soup Kitchen on many giving platforms, and we can also accept stock donations, IRA gifts, and other surprises. You’ll be giving something that truly matters and might even make you feel a little sparkly inside.

We are dipping into reserves because donations have slowed since the ceasefire—but knowing people like you are out there keeps us going. Follow us, comment, share, or just send a little cheer our way online—every interaction reminds families they’re not forgotten.

Sending love and solidarity from Gaza. Soon, I’ll be on the road visiting Houston and San Diego—coffee’s on me if you’re around. Thank you for being part of this messy, hard, beautiful, joyful journey. We literally couldn’t do it without you.

- Hani"

Donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily

List of aid groups working in #Gaza that Israel is suspending

Updated 10:38 AM EST, December 30, 2025

JERUSALEM (AP) — "Israel says it’s suspending #humanitarian organizations that have failed to meet its new rules to vet international groups working in the #GazaStrip.

"They include some of the world’s most prominent and outspoken aid organizations, including #DoctorsWithoutBorders.

"The suspension begins Jan. 1. International organizations have said Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff. Israel has accused militant groups of operating under the cover of international organizations, something the groups deny.

"The Israeli defense body that oversees humanitarian aid to Gaza, COGAT, said that the organizations on the list contribute less than 1% of the total aid going into the Gaza Strip, and that help will continue to enter from organizations that did receive permits to continue operating in Gaza. "

https://apnews.com/article/gaza-humanitarian-aid-suspension-israel-ec535cea548ddc75080f1e6bffe53801

#HumanRightsViolations #GazaAid #FreePalestine #Fundraisers #FoodIsLife #WaterIsLife #Palestine #Genocide #Starvation #IsraeliWarCrimes
#HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #BibiIsAWarCriminal

Investigation:

Sick #Ukrainian children exploited in #fraudulent #charity campaigns linked to US, Israel

Kyiv Independent traced deceptive global network of #cancer #fundraisers using sick #UkrainianChildren to raise millions; trail stretching to #US, #Israel

All are registered in #UnitedStates except for #UK-registered Shtibel Gur Ltd, lists a US contact address

The network has ties in Israel. Campaigns are hosted on an Israeli platform

https://kyivindependent.com/investigation-charity-network-tied-to-u-s-and-israel-exploits-sick-ukrainian-children-for-profit-2/

#fraud #fundraising #Ukraine

#VictoriaBC group raises $53K to support #Syrian #Palestinian family to Canada.

#YYJ #Humanitarians #RefugeesWelcome #HelpRefugees #Kindness #Compassion #PeopleHelpingPeople #CanadiansWhoCare #FreePalestine #FreeSyria #SanctionIsrael #BoycottIsrael #PalestineActionYYJ #Fundraisers

Jingle Bell Run
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, 8am @ Liberty Station NTC Park
#fundraisers #sportsfitness #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2025/dec/14/jingle-bell-run-9812f704/

Holiday Fundraiser Benefits Give Kids The World Village
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 5pm @ Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
#christmasholidayevents #fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2025/dec/11/hilton-gaslamps-holiday-fundraiser-/

#fundraisers

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