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Water Distribution in Gaza City
9/19/25 Update on Our Gaza Relief Fund
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In light of the critical and urgent need for clean water, we have immediately allocated the initial $5,350 raised to begin water distribution in Gaza City.
While our original goal was $8,000, we determined that getting these vital funds on the ground without delay was paramount.
Our efforts to raise additional funds continue.
Your continued support is deeply appreciated as we work to provide further aid.
Thank you.
Together, we made it happen! In direct response to the request of Gaza City teens and powered by the generosity of donors like you, we fully funded a six-day Life Canvas project. This initiative provided a vital creative outlet for teens to express their experiences and perspectives through art (Check out the pictures below!).
The Water for Gaza Benefit Show on Saturday, August 23rd concluded with a live video call with our friends in Gaza City.​ After a live performance by local breakdance crew the Humboldt Rockers, we held a Q&A with friends and residents of Gaza City. They spoke movingly about their everyday challenges and the current situation, while also expressing their hopes for our ongoing support. This collaboration is part of our work with Life Canvas, a six-day event that guided teens in Gaza City in painting and sharing their own stories.
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​To foster a sister-city relationship between Gaza City and Arcata, our contacts at the Gaza City Municipality have proposed a cultural exchange: we will exhibit their work here, and our local teens will create art in response to the work made by teens in Gaza.
Our recent interview on KMUD highlights the Life Canvas program.
Give it a listen here:
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Pictures from the Life Canvas Project
This Eid al-Adha, a heartwarming Pizza Party Celebration for the brave and resilient children of Gaza!
Eid al-Adha, the second of Islam’s two major festivals, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Thanks to your generous contributions, children were able to enjoy a special pizza party in honor of this joyous occasion. Thank you for your compassion and for touching lives in such a significant way.
Eid Joy: 3-Days of Happiness & Healing for the Children of Gaza
Eid Mubarak. Thank you for your donation's and for making the children's Eid celebration memorable.
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:277): Indeed, those who believe, do good, establish prayer, and pay alms-tax will receive their reward from their Lord, and there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.
More Victories!
2000 Gallons of clean water distributed between Gaza City and Deir Al Balah, Palestine (March 18, 2025) by our donation to Giving Charity Foundation ( مؤسسة العطاء الخيرية ).
We were able to get in a second water truck to serve those in need. Thank you for your contributions and for making this possible.
Please watch the video for the completed project.
Hundreds of families served hot meals in Jabalia, Palestine (March 17, 2025) by our donation to Giving Charity Foundation ( مؤسسة العطاء الخيرية ).
Our original order was put in for Beit Lahia and due to the security situation making it too dangerous, the Giving Charity Foundation volunteers on the ground were only able to safely deliver hot meals as far north as Jabalia, Palestine.​
Below is the video of families receiving their food shipment.
Thank you to our supporters of the Arcata-Gaza City Friendship Association (Sister City Project) who have made this possible!​​​
2000 Gallons of clean water served to 250 families in Jabalia, Palestine (March 14, 2025) by our donation.
Our original order was for Beit Lahia, but the security situation was too dangerous so our volunteers on the ground were able to safely deliver it to Jabalia.
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The water truck was filled up in Rafah, in the southern border, and delivered in the far north to Jabalia during a serious water shortage. Read more about the water shortage at Amnesty International.
Below is the video of families receiving their water shipment.
Thank you to our supporters of the Arcata-Gaza City Friendship Association (Sister City Project) who have made this possible!
Over 400 meals served in Gaza City (March 13, 2025) by our donation to Giving Charity Foundation
( مؤسسة العطاء الخيرية ).
Watch the video commemorating our donation to the Giving Charity Foundation which is a group of young men from Gaza who were fortunate to make it outside the strip and are now giving back to their communities with the help of friends who are still in Gaza.
Thank you to our supporters of the Arcata-Gaza City Friendship Association (Sister City Project) who have made this possible!