The Sderot Foundation

We are proud to celebrate the opening of Sderot’s new Helmsley Warm Home Complex.
Ninety children who need extra care and guidance will now have six warm homes to come to after school. They’ll be welcomed with a hot, freshly prepared meal, help with homework, opportunities for social activities, and emotional support, including therapeutic services, from a dedicated, loving staff.
For these children, it’s more than an after-school program — it’s a safe and nurturing space, a true home where they can heal, grow, and thrive.
This project could not have been realized without the generous support of the Helmsley Charitable Trust, our strategic partner, whose vision and philanthropy have turned a dream into reality. Together, we are opening doors for children in Sderot to discover their strengths, build confidence, and flourish.

Last week, Sderot Foundation’s delegation, led by Mayor Alon Davidi, returned from the United States, where we had the privilege of participating in the annual Jewish National Fund–USA conference — A large Jewish philanthropic gathering, bringing together more than 3,000 devoted donors and partners of the State of Israel.
We were proud to represent Sderot, the Gaza Envelope communities, and the entire Western Negev — sharing our collective story of resilience, faith, and growth in the face of immense challenges.
For more than two decades, Jewish National Fund-USA has been a true partner in building the future of Zionism in the Negev and Galilee. Through the support of our dear friends and partners, we have nearly doubled the population of Sderot, created leading and innovative solutions to strengthen local and regional resilience, and brought Ben Gurion’s vision to life.
There is a lot of work to be done, but through the strength of our partnerships, outside the box strategic development, and innovative socioeconomic and community development initiatives, we will write the next exciting chapter of the story of the Jewish nation.

As we begin a new year, we at the Sderot Foundation wish for a year of growth, health, and hope to all the people of Israel.

This past year has reminded us once again that personal, community, and national resilience are the foundation of life here.
We are proud to lead initiatives that strengthen Sderot from within and position it as a model of international resilience.
Whether in education, culture, community, or tourism - our work is rooted in values of partnership, innovation, steadfastness in the face of challenges, and a forward-looking vision for a better future.

And through it all, our hearts remain with the families of the hostages. Our prayer and wish for the new year is to see them all return soon, healthy and whole, to the embrace of their families.

May the coming year be filled with peace, unity, and joy, and may we continue together to build a reality of resilience and hope - here in Sderot, and from Sderot to the entire world.