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#GazaSoupKitchen Update

August 10, 2026 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Dear friends, allies, and supporters,

This is my note to you. I like to check in every now and then, and as you have come to know, these messages are where I speak directly from the heart.

Many of you let me know how much you appreciate these updates, so first off—thank you. Thank you for being here, for your patience, and for walking this heavy road with us. You put your heart and your resources into this work, and you make every single day of survival possible.

As you can imagine, living and working in #Gaza right now means navigating a strange, tense age of hoping to see real peace. On the ground, we have felt a reduction in constant air strikes compared to past months, but there is no commitment or guarantee that the bombing is truly over. We made no mistake in hearing the news this week when Prime Minister #Netanyahu made it clear he does not support the 15-point peace plan authored by the President of the United States. The political reality remains deeply painful, but while politicians stall, you and I continue to act.

Here is a quick, direct update on the relief and programs your generosity is powering on the ground today:

- The Orphan Learning Academy: Today, we held a small celebration for the children with face painting and pizza. Seeing their smiles in the photos was just heartwarming. This small initiative gives these kids a sanctuary—a place to belong, to laugh, and to learn. We currently serve at least 50 children who are missing one or both parents. As you will tell us, navigating a genocide without a mother or father nearby is an unimaginable burden. While caretakers step in, nothing replaces the embrace of a parent, and giving these kids a moment of peace means everything.

- #KhanYunis Learning Center: Miss Fatma is still teaching four days a week, bringing around 40 children together each session for English, math, and basic education. She constantly brings them small treats out of her own pocket, inspiring them to keep learning, keep growing, and keep their young minds engaged.

- #FrontlineMedicalCare: Our medical point continues to treat an average of 60 patients every single day. Dr. Majd—our doctor who is brave enough to work right on the yellow line—is an absolute gift. Her courage, skill, and deep care under extreme conditions keep our entire team hopeful. On top of this, our hospital meal distribution continues steadily as planned, delivering at least 250 hot meals daily across two different hospitals to support patients, medical staff, and families in care.

- #Water Distribution: We have now scaled up to 14 water trucks running daily, bringing clean water all the way from #Rafah in the south to Mashru' #BeitLahiya in the north. Access to clean water haunts me constantly as I see desperate families forced to decide whether to buy a loaf of bread or a gallon of water. Because of your commitment, our team doesn't hesitate—when a neighborhood needs water, they make the call and send the truck. Trucking water is a relatively inexpensive way to save lives, with fuel being our primary cost.

- #CommunityKitchens: We are now operating 25 kitchens spanning from #Mawasi and Rafah all the way to #Mashru' Beit Lahiya. Rather than opening new sites, several kitchens have expanded, with some now providing hot meals for up to 1,500 people a day (averaging about 1,000 per kitchen). Food exists in local markets, but because people have lost their jobs and livelihoods, buying it is nearly impossible. Despite severe banking disruptions, fluctuating prices, and daily insecurities, your support keeps these stoves burning.
One thing we are closely watching this week is market volatility: produce prices went up by about 10%. We aren't entirely sure what to make of this shift just yet or if it's a temporary spike. For now, we are keeping our food packages and portions exactly as they are, but if this price surge continues, we may have to make a few operational trade-offs to keep expanding our reach.

- Targeted #FoodParcels: Alongside our daily meals, we produce targeted lists to serve specific groups. Last week, we focused on homemakers. This week, based on a direct request from the local community, we pledged to register and serve 1,500 people across two categories: the elderly and newlywed couples. This is on top of our evergreen support for nursing mothers, expecting moms, and workers who have lost their income.

Remember, you pay for all of this. You make this life-saving work possible, and you deserve every shout-out there is.

I’ll be the first to admit that I often feel small in the face of such massive hardship. But I want you to know that as long as we have the resources you provide, we will keep cooking, trucking water, and dispatching aid. The moment we start worrying about resources, as you can imagine, is the moment we speak up and ask for help.

Please keep sharing our work, commenting, and spreading the word. Speak out first against the ongoing injustice, and then share the tangible, life-saving solutions that you and I are creating together on the ground.

Thank you for being here with us.

Hani "

FMI and to donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily

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

#GazaSoupKitchen Update

August 10, 2026 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Dear friends, allies, and supporters,

This is my note to you. I like to check in every now and then, and as you have come to know, these messages are where I speak directly from the heart.

Many of you let me know how much you appreciate these updates, so first off—thank you. Thank you for being here, for your patience, and for walking this heavy road with us. You put your heart and your resources into this work, and you make every single day of survival possible.

As you can imagine, living and working in #Gaza right now means navigating a strange, tense age of hoping to see real peace. On the ground, we have felt a reduction in constant air strikes compared to past months, but there is no commitment or guarantee that the bombing is truly over. We made no mistake in hearing the news this week when Prime Minister #Netanyahu made it clear he does not support the 15-point peace plan authored by the President of the United States. The political reality remains deeply painful, but while politicians stall, you and I continue to act.

Here is a quick, direct update on the relief and programs your generosity is powering on the ground today:

- The Orphan Learning Academy: Today, we held a small celebration for the children with face painting and pizza. Seeing their smiles in the photos was just heartwarming. This small initiative gives these kids a sanctuary—a place to belong, to laugh, and to learn. We currently serve at least 50 children who are missing one or both parents. As you will tell us, navigating a genocide without a mother or father nearby is an unimaginable burden. While caretakers step in, nothing replaces the embrace of a parent, and giving these kids a moment of peace means everything.

- #KhanYunis Learning Center: Miss Fatma is still teaching four days a week, bringing around 40 children together each session for English, math, and basic education. She constantly brings them small treats out of her own pocket, inspiring them to keep learning, keep growing, and keep their young minds engaged.

- #FrontlineMedicalCare: Our medical point continues to treat an average of 60 patients every single day. Dr. Majd—our doctor who is brave enough to work right on the yellow line—is an absolute gift. Her courage, skill, and deep care under extreme conditions keep our entire team hopeful. On top of this, our hospital meal distribution continues steadily as planned, delivering at least 250 hot meals daily across two different hospitals to support patients, medical staff, and families in care.

- #Water Distribution: We have now scaled up to 14 water trucks running daily, bringing clean water all the way from #Rafah in the south to Mashru' #BeitLahiya in the north. Access to clean water haunts me constantly as I see desperate families forced to decide whether to buy a loaf of bread or a gallon of water. Because of your commitment, our team doesn't hesitate—when a neighborhood needs water, they make the call and send the truck. Trucking water is a relatively inexpensive way to save lives, with fuel being our primary cost.

- #CommunityKitchens: We are now operating 25 kitchens spanning from #Mawasi and Rafah all the way to #Mashru' Beit Lahiya. Rather than opening new sites, several kitchens have expanded, with some now providing hot meals for up to 1,500 people a day (averaging about 1,000 per kitchen). Food exists in local markets, but because people have lost their jobs and livelihoods, buying it is nearly impossible. Despite severe banking disruptions, fluctuating prices, and daily insecurities, your support keeps these stoves burning.
One thing we are closely watching this week is market volatility: produce prices went up by about 10%. We aren't entirely sure what to make of this shift just yet or if it's a temporary spike. For now, we are keeping our food packages and portions exactly as they are, but if this price surge continues, we may have to make a few operational trade-offs to keep expanding our reach.

- Targeted #FoodParcels: Alongside our daily meals, we produce targeted lists to serve specific groups. Last week, we focused on homemakers. This week, based on a direct request from the local community, we pledged to register and serve 1,500 people across two categories: the elderly and newlywed couples. This is on top of our evergreen support for nursing mothers, expecting moms, and workers who have lost their income.

Remember, you pay for all of this. You make this life-saving work possible, and you deserve every shout-out there is.

I’ll be the first to admit that I often feel small in the face of such massive hardship. But I want you to know that as long as we have the resources you provide, we will keep cooking, trucking water, and dispatching aid. The moment we start worrying about resources, as you can imagine, is the moment we speak up and ask for help.

Please keep sharing our work, commenting, and spreading the word. Speak out first against the ongoing injustice, and then share the tangible, life-saving solutions that you and I are creating together on the ground.

Thank you for being here with us.

Hani "

FMI and to donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily

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

Building for the Future! Follow @econetwork here on Mastodon!

Empower #Ugandan Families with #GreenYouthMovement

"Imagine a family that struggles to afford enough nutritious food for their children. Through the Green Youth Movement, they gain access to practical training, seedlings, and a local demonstration farm that teaches them how to grow diverse, healthy food on their own land. What begins as a garden leads to better nutrition, lower food costs, new income opportunities, and a healthier future for their children.

Green Youth Movement exists to help families move from food insecurity to self-sufficiency by empowering local youth to restore the land, grow food, and share knowledge throughout their communities.

A $16,000 investment will secure three acres of land in Uganda that will become a demonstration farm, food forest nursery, and community education center. Rather than funding a one-time project, donors will help create a replicable model that trains local volunteers, improves food security, restores soil health, and lays the foundation for long-term community-led growth."

https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-ugandan-families-with-green-youth-movement

#SolarPunkSunday #MutualAid #Agroecology #Fundraisers #FoodSecurity #Uganda #FoodForest #DemonstrationFarm #SoilHealth #BuildingResiliency #BuildingCommunity

Building for the Future! Follow @econetwork here on Mastodon!

Empower #Ugandan Families with #GreenYouthMovement

"Imagine a family that struggles to afford enough nutritious food for their children. Through the Green Youth Movement, they gain access to practical training, seedlings, and a local demonstration farm that teaches them how to grow diverse, healthy food on their own land. What begins as a garden leads to better nutrition, lower food costs, new income opportunities, and a healthier future for their children.

Green Youth Movement exists to help families move from food insecurity to self-sufficiency by empowering local youth to restore the land, grow food, and share knowledge throughout their communities.

A $16,000 investment will secure three acres of land in Uganda that will become a demonstration farm, food forest nursery, and community education center. Rather than funding a one-time project, donors will help create a replicable model that trains local volunteers, improves food security, restores soil health, and lays the foundation for long-term community-led growth."

https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-ugandan-families-with-green-youth-movement

#SolarPunkSunday #MutualAid #Agroecology #Fundraisers #FoodSecurity #Uganda #FoodForest #DemonstrationFarm #SoilHealth #BuildingResiliency #BuildingCommunity

Smith-Gilbert Gardens to host Harvest Gathering fundraiser featuring garden-to-table dining experience https://www.allforgardening.com/1917941/smith-gilbert-gardens-to-host-harvest-gathering-fundraiser-featuring-garden-to-table-dining-experience/ #CobbCounty #CommunityEvents #DiningEvents #fundraisers #garden #gardener #gardening #gardens #Kennesaw #nonprofits #SmithGilbertGardens

Smith-Gilbert Gardens to host Harvest Gathering fundraiser featuring garden-to-table dining experience https://www.allforgardening.com/1917941/smith-gilbert-gardens-to-host-harvest-gathering-fundraiser-featuring-garden-to-table-dining-experience/ #CobbCounty #CommunityEvents #DiningEvents #fundraisers #garden #gardener #gardening #gardens #Kennesaw #nonprofits #SmithGilbertGardens

Are you crowdfunding for an upcoming release on Mirlo? Putting out a compilation for a good cause using our fundraiser functionality? Inquiring birds want to know...

Oh and you can also set the platform cut to 0% for fundraisers. 🪙🐦‍⬛

#Crowdfunding #Funding #MutualAid #Fundraiser #Fundraisers #Fundraising #Touring #Musicians #Music

Are you crowdfunding for an upcoming release on Mirlo? Putting out a compilation for a good cause using our fundraiser functionality? Inquiring birds want to know...

Oh and you can also set the platform cut to 0% for fundraisers. 🪙🐦‍⬛

#Crowdfunding #Funding #MutualAid #Fundraiser #Fundraisers #Fundraising #Touring #Musicians #Music

#GazaSoupKitchen Update

July 7, 2026 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Hi friends, Salam, and Greetings,

First, thank you for being the bright light that keeps our kitchens burning. When people ask me why we keep fighting so hard, it’s because of what you are making possible on the ground. I see the impact in photos from my desk, but our team carries the joy of these families in their hearts every single day. Please, tell your friends and your children about your connection to Gaza through the Gaza Soup Kitchen. Let them know how you chose to lift an entire community when things were at their absolute darkest.

Let me tell you a quick story from earlier this week. One of our chefs sent over a photo of a little boy standing outside our site with an empty metal pot, giving him a massive fist bump. This little guy had actually beaten the chef to the kitchen. When asked why, he smiled and said he wanted to make sure the chef saw him first so he wouldn't have to wait in a massive line later. That boy, with his empty pot and his hope, is exactly where your generosity lands.

Because you stand behind us, our team just opened Kitchen Number 24 late last week in Tel El Hawa. It used to be a posh neighborhood, but the families there are struggling now and reached out to ask us for a hot kitchen. Because of your support, we said yes. We immediately hired local heads of households who were desperate for work to staff it. Every single one of our 24 kitchens operates independently—the local teams decide what to cook based on what their specific neighbors need. And because the summer heat is completely brutal right now, your funding allowed us to add 4 more water trucks to our fleet to keep these neighborhoods hydrated and safe from heat illness.

Look at what you’ve helped our teams accomplish over the last month alone:

* Over 10,000 canisters of baby formula and diapers successfully distributed to registered families and makeshift camps.
* An average of 60 patients treated daily at our medical point—the northernmost lifeline still operating in the area.
* Two wide-open learning centers where kids show up with clean clothes and combed hair, a beautiful testament to the resilience of their parents.

It breaks my heart that the Gaza Soup Kitchen has become a household name where thousands look to us just to register for basic survival parcels, but your support allows us to carry that heavy responsibility. We are using our online system to find the people everyone else forgets. Three weeks ago, we did a targeted distribution for local lifeguards. Two weeks ago, it was day laborers who can't find work. Last week, it was the healthcare workers and kindergarten teachers who have essentially been volunteering for free. This week, we are using your funds to deliver directly to the sanitation workers and hospital janitors—the invisible heroes keeping the shelters clean.

Our flexible initiative teams are moving just as fast. This week, they rushed fresh fruits, veggies, and clothing to newly displaced families. Down in Rafah, the team set up a station making slushies and cotton candy, just to give the kids a few minutes to feel like kids again. In the Middle Area, we managed to break into a totally isolated community we had never been able to reach before.

We are pushing forward because the news out here is getting darker. We heard talk this week about plans to rebrand camps into "#HumanitarianZones" to forcibly relocate #Palestinians. It is a terrifying, dystopian strategy that heavily mirrors what the US did to Japanese-Americans during WWII, or the strategic hamlets in Vietnam.

I see a few diplomatic moves on the horizon that give me a sliver of optimism, but my deepest fear is that this prolonged status quo will just stretch on. We will see what the next few weeks bring. But no matter what, I choose to remain hopeful because I see what you do for us every single day.

Gaza holds a permanent place in our hearts, and you are helping us keep that heart beating.

Thank you for choosing to be here with us.

Hani"

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

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

#GazaSoupKitchen Update

July 7, 2026 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Hi friends, Salam, and Greetings,

First, thank you for being the bright light that keeps our kitchens burning. When people ask me why we keep fighting so hard, it’s because of what you are making possible on the ground. I see the impact in photos from my desk, but our team carries the joy of these families in their hearts every single day. Please, tell your friends and your children about your connection to Gaza through the Gaza Soup Kitchen. Let them know how you chose to lift an entire community when things were at their absolute darkest.

Let me tell you a quick story from earlier this week. One of our chefs sent over a photo of a little boy standing outside our site with an empty metal pot, giving him a massive fist bump. This little guy had actually beaten the chef to the kitchen. When asked why, he smiled and said he wanted to make sure the chef saw him first so he wouldn't have to wait in a massive line later. That boy, with his empty pot and his hope, is exactly where your generosity lands.

Because you stand behind us, our team just opened Kitchen Number 24 late last week in Tel El Hawa. It used to be a posh neighborhood, but the families there are struggling now and reached out to ask us for a hot kitchen. Because of your support, we said yes. We immediately hired local heads of households who were desperate for work to staff it. Every single one of our 24 kitchens operates independently—the local teams decide what to cook based on what their specific neighbors need. And because the summer heat is completely brutal right now, your funding allowed us to add 4 more water trucks to our fleet to keep these neighborhoods hydrated and safe from heat illness.

Look at what you’ve helped our teams accomplish over the last month alone:

* Over 10,000 canisters of baby formula and diapers successfully distributed to registered families and makeshift camps.
* An average of 60 patients treated daily at our medical point—the northernmost lifeline still operating in the area.
* Two wide-open learning centers where kids show up with clean clothes and combed hair, a beautiful testament to the resilience of their parents.

It breaks my heart that the Gaza Soup Kitchen has become a household name where thousands look to us just to register for basic survival parcels, but your support allows us to carry that heavy responsibility. We are using our online system to find the people everyone else forgets. Three weeks ago, we did a targeted distribution for local lifeguards. Two weeks ago, it was day laborers who can't find work. Last week, it was the healthcare workers and kindergarten teachers who have essentially been volunteering for free. This week, we are using your funds to deliver directly to the sanitation workers and hospital janitors—the invisible heroes keeping the shelters clean.

Our flexible initiative teams are moving just as fast. This week, they rushed fresh fruits, veggies, and clothing to newly displaced families. Down in Rafah, the team set up a station making slushies and cotton candy, just to give the kids a few minutes to feel like kids again. In the Middle Area, we managed to break into a totally isolated community we had never been able to reach before.

We are pushing forward because the news out here is getting darker. We heard talk this week about plans to rebrand camps into "#HumanitarianZones" to forcibly relocate #Palestinians. It is a terrifying, dystopian strategy that heavily mirrors what the US did to Japanese-Americans during WWII, or the strategic hamlets in Vietnam.

I see a few diplomatic moves on the horizon that give me a sliver of optimism, but my deepest fear is that this prolonged status quo will just stretch on. We will see what the next few weeks bring. But no matter what, I choose to remain hopeful because I see what you do for us every single day.

Gaza holds a permanent place in our hearts, and you are helping us keep that heart beating.

Thank you for choosing to be here with us.

Hani"

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

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

Garden Fair returns to Klehm Arboretum https://www.allforgardening.com/1804506/garden-fair-returns-to-klehm-arboretum/ #antiques #artwork #educational #flowers #fundraisers #garden #GardenFair #gardening #KlehmArboretum #plants #trees #Vendors

Garden Fair returns to Klehm Arboretum https://www.allforgardening.com/1804506/garden-fair-returns-to-klehm-arboretum/ #antiques #artwork #educational #flowers #fundraisers #garden #GardenFair #gardening #KlehmArboretum #plants #trees #Vendors

Pine River Garden Club to host plant sale – Brainerd Dispatch https://www.allforgardening.com/1775095/pine-river-garden-club-to-host-plant-sale-brainerd-dispatch/ #BrainerdDispatch #BrainerdLakesArea #BrainerdMinnesota #fundraisers #garden #gardening #HomeAndGarden #PineRiver #PineRiverGardenClub #PlantSale #WhereCanIGetLocalPlants

Pine River Garden Club to host plant sale – Brainerd Dispatch https://www.allforgardening.com/1775095/pine-river-garden-club-to-host-plant-sale-brainerd-dispatch/ #BrainerdDispatch #BrainerdLakesArea #BrainerdMinnesota #fundraisers #garden #gardening #HomeAndGarden #PineRiver #PineRiverGardenClub #PlantSale #WhereCanIGetLocalPlants

35th Annual Mama’s Day Benefiting Mama’s Kitchen
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 5:30pm @ Hilton San Diego Bayfront
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/may/16/35th-annual-mamas-day-benefiting-ma/

35th Annual Mama’s Day Benefiting Mama’s Kitchen
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 5:30pm @ Hilton San Diego Bayfront
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/may/16/35th-annual-mamas-day-benefiting-ma/

The Arc of San Diego's 2026 Spring Gala
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 5:30pm @ San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/may/16/the-arc-of-san-diegos-2026-spring-g/

The Arc of San Diego's 2026 Spring Gala
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 5:30pm @ San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/may/16/the-arc-of-san-diegos-2026-spring-g/

Rise & Renew: Yoga and Sound Healing Fundraiser
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10am @ Liberty Station NTC Park
#fundraisers #sportsfitness #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/may/16/rise-renew-yoga-and-sound-healing-f/

Rise & Renew: Yoga and Sound Healing Fundraiser
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10am @ Liberty Station NTC Park
#fundraisers #sportsfitness #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/may/16/rise-renew-yoga-and-sound-healing-f/

Hike for Holiday Magic 7 Bridges Fundraiser Benefits Kids in Children's Hospital
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9am @ Tavola Nostra
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/may/16/hike-for-holiday-magic-7-bridges-fu/

Hike for Holiday Magic 7 Bridges Fundraiser Benefits Kids in Children's Hospital
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9am @ Tavola Nostra
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/may/16/hike-for-holiday-magic-7-bridges-fu/

Home of Guiding Hands Gala, Legends Among Us: Rockin’ for a Cause.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 5:30pm @ Hard Rock Hotel
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/may/02/52nd-annual-home-of-guiding-hands-g/

Home of Guiding Hands Gala, Legends Among Us: Rockin’ for a Cause.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 5:30pm @ Hard Rock Hotel
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/may/02/52nd-annual-home-of-guiding-hands-g/

transcenDANCE: A Yin Yoga Class Fundraiser
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 5pm @ Yoga Deck
#classesworkshops #fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/apr/25/transcendance-a-yin-yoga-class-fund/

transcenDANCE: A Yin Yoga Class Fundraiser
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 5pm @ Yoga Deck
#classesworkshops #fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/apr/25/transcendance-a-yin-yoga-class-fund/

Andy Beshear calls out Trump’s misuse of faith while accepting LGBTQ+ allyship award

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/andy-beshear-trump-award

420 Bake Sale
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10am @ Big Front Door
#fooddrink #fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/apr/19/420-bake-sale-0e78dc0c/

420 Bake Sale
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10am @ Big Front Door
#fooddrink #fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/apr/19/420-bake-sale-0e78dc0c/

Earth Day $1 Sale Benefiting Plastic Pollution Coalition
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11am @ Buffalo Exchange
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/apr/18/earth-day-1-sale-benefiting-plastic/

Earth Day $1 Sale Benefiting Plastic Pollution Coalition
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11am @ Buffalo Exchange
#fundraisers #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/apr/18/earth-day-1-sale-benefiting-plastic/

🚨 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

🚨 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

#GazaSoupKitchen Update

April 5, 2026 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Today is my birthday, and I wanted to share this note with you.

This week felt special.

We expanded. Two new kitchens came online—one in the south, in #Rafah, along the coast, in that narrow sliver of land that Palestinians in Gaza can still access. The other is in central Gaza, in the Middle Area, serving a camp known as #AlQuds.

People are grateful—not just for the meals, but for the fact that we are still here. Many initiatives and charities slowed down or closed after Ramadan. We didn’t.

This brings us to fifteen kitchens in operation, along with two additional contracted sites supporting hospital meal programs. We are now covering four hospitals, from #KhanYounes to #GazaCity. Because of you, we are not just reacting—we are positioned to do more, and to keep showing up.

Our water trucks are still moving, delivering fresh drinking water to communities that have nowhere else to turn. Our two learning centers continue to grow, with one now serving more than fifty students—children holding on to some sense of normalcy.

On the ground, our team has doubled down. We’ve increased field visits and continued distributing modified food parcels directly to tents and shelters.

Today, we also reopened registration.

We received requests from two groups. The first: new families who have not benefited from our work before. We registered 750 families, though after verification, we expect to serve around 500.

The second: 3,000 families signed up for a lighter food parcel. A small package—but for many, it matters.

I don’t think any of us imagined we would be here this long.

The absence of headlines does not mean the absence of suffering. The trauma continues. The conditions persist. And people are still being lost—every day. It is deeply unfair.

But here’s what I hold on to: you and I are doing something. It may feel small in the face of so much, but it is real. It is constant. And it reaches people who would otherwise be left with nothing.

In more personal news, I’ve submitted a manuscript to several publishing houses. It’s a book about the Gaza Soup Kitchen—our losses, the community we’ve built together, and the relief efforts you’ve made possible. It will take time, and I don’t expect much financially from it, but it feels important to document this chapter—truthfully and with care. If any of you are connected to literary agents or publishers, I would be grateful for a conversation.

I hope those of you who observed Passover or Easter found moments of peace and reflection as this holy season comes to a close.

Thank you for standing with us—not just in moments of urgency, but in the long, quiet stretch that follows.

We are still here.

In solidarity,
Hani"

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

#GazaSoupKitchen Update

April 5, 2026 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Today is my birthday, and I wanted to share this note with you.

This week felt special.

We expanded. Two new kitchens came online—one in the south, in #Rafah, along the coast, in that narrow sliver of land that Palestinians in Gaza can still access. The other is in central Gaza, in the Middle Area, serving a camp known as #AlQuds.

People are grateful—not just for the meals, but for the fact that we are still here. Many initiatives and charities slowed down or closed after Ramadan. We didn’t.

This brings us to fifteen kitchens in operation, along with two additional contracted sites supporting hospital meal programs. We are now covering four hospitals, from #KhanYounes to #GazaCity. Because of you, we are not just reacting—we are positioned to do more, and to keep showing up.

Our water trucks are still moving, delivering fresh drinking water to communities that have nowhere else to turn. Our two learning centers continue to grow, with one now serving more than fifty students—children holding on to some sense of normalcy.

On the ground, our team has doubled down. We’ve increased field visits and continued distributing modified food parcels directly to tents and shelters.

Today, we also reopened registration.

We received requests from two groups. The first: new families who have not benefited from our work before. We registered 750 families, though after verification, we expect to serve around 500.

The second: 3,000 families signed up for a lighter food parcel. A small package—but for many, it matters.

I don’t think any of us imagined we would be here this long.

The absence of headlines does not mean the absence of suffering. The trauma continues. The conditions persist. And people are still being lost—every day. It is deeply unfair.

But here’s what I hold on to: you and I are doing something. It may feel small in the face of so much, but it is real. It is constant. And it reaches people who would otherwise be left with nothing.

In more personal news, I’ve submitted a manuscript to several publishing houses. It’s a book about the Gaza Soup Kitchen—our losses, the community we’ve built together, and the relief efforts you’ve made possible. It will take time, and I don’t expect much financially from it, but it feels important to document this chapter—truthfully and with care. If any of you are connected to literary agents or publishers, I would be grateful for a conversation.

I hope those of you who observed Passover or Easter found moments of peace and reflection as this holy season comes to a close.

Thank you for standing with us—not just in moments of urgency, but in the long, quiet stretch that follows.

We are still here.

In solidarity,
Hani"

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

Tomorrow is Trans Day of Visibility, so for #MirloMondays this week, we'd like to open the floor and celebrate the day on #Mirlo together. Share your https://mirlo.space links with us!

P. S. This also includes any related fundraisers. 🏳️‍⚧️🐦‍⬛

#TransDayOfVisibility #TDoV #Music #Musicians #Bands #Labels #Fundraisers #ShareWithUs #Sharing #MusicCommunity #Sound

Tomorrow is Trans Day of Visibility, so for #MirloMondays this week, we'd like to open the floor and celebrate the day on #Mirlo together. Share your https://mirlo.space links with us!

P. S. This also includes any related fundraisers. 🏳️‍⚧️🐦‍⬛

#TransDayOfVisibility #TDoV #Music #Musicians #Bands #Labels #Fundraisers #ShareWithUs #Sharing #MusicCommunity #Sound

Press Release: 2026 Progress Banquet

Download

https://www.maurydems.org/press-release-2026-progress-banquet/

#fundraisers #News #fundraiser #HeritageDinner #ProgressBanquet

Tom Curren Band
Monday, March 30, 2026, 7:30pm @ Belly Up Tavern
#fundraisers #rock #sandiegolivemusic #sandiego #livemusic

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/mar/30/tom-curren-band/

Tom Curren Band
Monday, March 30, 2026, 7:30pm @ Belly Up Tavern
#fundraisers #rock #sandiegolivemusic #sandiego #livemusic

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/mar/30/tom-curren-band/

The Ruby Anniversary Ball: Fierce & Fearless At 40
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 6pm @ Diversionary Theatre
#fundraisers #theater #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/mar/28/the-ruby-anniversary-ball-fierce-fe/

The Ruby Anniversary Ball: Fierce & Fearless At 40
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 6pm @ Diversionary Theatre
#fundraisers #theater #sandiegoevents #sandiego

https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2026/mar/28/the-ruby-anniversary-ball-fierce-fe/

🚨 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

🚨 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

🚨 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

🚨 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

🚨 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

🚨 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

#GazaSoupKitchen Update

March 15, 2026 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Friends, supporters, allies —

Tonight is Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, and I wanted to share a personal update from the last ten days here at the Gaza Soup Kitchen. I hope you’ll read this as a conversation, because that’s what this work is: real people, real families, real moments, not just numbers or logistics.

A lot of people aren’t paying close attention to #Gaza right now, and that’s understandable. People here don’t want to always be in the news. But they also don’t want to suffer in silence.

Silence, right now, looks like this: in March alone, food prices in Gaza rose by at least 37%, and they continue to climb. A small piece of clothing for a child for Eid can cost $60, when the same item might sell for $20 elsewhere. Aid has slowed, deliveries cut to a fraction of what they were — 80 trucks a day instead of 250–300. Prices spike, families struggle, and every day is harder than the last.

For our team, this means every meal costs more. Every food parcel is more expensive. But we refuse to compromise. The meals we serve in hospitals continue to include animal protein because families here have already been forced into mostly vegetarian diets for far too long. Nutrition, dignity, and care matter — even if it’s harder or more expensive to provide.

Running the kitchen is exhausting. Driving across Gaza to coordinate deliveries. Writing updates and responding to emails. Balancing logistics with compassion. There’s no real gain here, no profit, no easy path. The only reason we keep showing up is because it is needed, because the people we serve are counting on us, and because the smiles, the laughter, the moments of joy — even amid hardship — are worth everything.

During Ramadan, one of the things we’ve done is host communal iftars. Elderly folks gather, laugh, tease each other, sometimes even play small games. For a few hours, they feel lighter, younger, alive in a way that the day-to-day challenges can’t take away.

Today, we hosted a special program for children who are orphaned or separated from their parents. We brought live characters to dance and sing with them, set up face painting, served food — and yes, even cotton candy. These little touches are not easy, not cheap, but they bring joy and dignity in a situation that is otherwise incredibly difficult.

Everything we do is family-first. Mothers, sisters, daughters, brothers cook as they would for their own families. Portions go home just like they would in a family kitchen. We never compromise on quality, because the people we serve deserve the care we would want for our own families. Our name is on this work because it is personal, not commercial.

Looking ahead, we are planning a few changes to make our work even more effective. We’ll slightly reduce the size of some food parcels to expand the number of kitchens we operate. We’ll expand our hospital meal programs — right now we serve two hospitals, and after Ramadan we hope to serve at least three. Food parcels are important, but hot meals reach the families and children most in need, where hunger is visible, urgent, and unavoidable.

During Ramadan, we delivered around 35,000 food parcels — a massive effort — but still only about 10% of Gaza’s population. That’s a small fraction of the need. So we focus on where every dollar is spent wisely: hot kitchens, hospital meals, clean water deliveries, and programs that bring dignity and care.

This Ramadan, there is also something deeply meaningful that fills us with pride and hope. We’ve seen mosques raising funds for the Gaza Soup Kitchen, collectives of rabbis from Ceasefire, and even a few churches around the country coming together to support families in Gaza. Moments like these remind us of the good in humanity, of the ways people reach across divides to care for others. It’s a badge of honor to witness it — and a reminder that, even in the hardest times, kindness persists.

This work is exhausting, yes. It can make you cry. It can make you smile in the same moment. But it is also deeply human. The smiles on children’s faces. The laughter of elders at iftar. Families receiving a parcel that truly sustains them. These moments remind us why we keep showing up, day after day, even when it’s hard.

And none of this would be possible without you — your trust, your generosity, your willingness to stand with Gaza when the world’s attention shifts elsewhere. Every meal, every parcel, every program is made possible by your support. You make it possible for us to keep showing up for people who need it most.

From all of us here, with deep gratitude and respect for the resilience of the communities we serve: thank you. Thank you for being part of this family. Thank you for helping us hold space for dignity, care, and humanity in the hardest of circumstances.

With gratitude and heart,
Hani and the Board of the Gaza Soup Kitchen"

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

UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum presents UMLAUF Garden Party https://www.allforgardening.com/1647597/umlauf-sculpture-garden-museum-presents-umlauf-garden-party/ #20260416 #BenefitsGalas #fundraisers #garden #gardener #gardening #occurrence202604161830

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