In times of crisis, many organizations mobilize quickly to provide humanitarian aid and critical support. The Jewish Community Foundation Orange County is compiling this list to help our community identify trusted nonprofit organizations currently providing assistance in Israel.
Our team reviews each organization for credibility, mission alignment, and active response efforts. This list will be updated as the situation evolves and as additional organizations begin providing meaningful support on the ground.
Below is a list of organizations offering emergency relief to Israel.
Use your JCFOC Donor Advised Fund to recommend a grant to one or more of these organizations. If you do not have a Fund at the Foundation, click here for more information on how to set one up – or you may click on the link to give directly to the organization’s donation site.
ISRAAID
IsraAID is an international humanitarian organization headquartered in Israel that responds to emergencies and disasters around the world. In response to the current Israel-Iran escalation and the ongoing impact of the October 7 attacks, IsraAID is supporting communities across Israel, including those in the north that have faced prolonged displacement and instability. IsraAID’s Emergency Response Team works closely with local partners to address urgent humanitarian needs and provide ongoing support to affected communities. https://www.israaid.org/
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM
Your donation ensures Magen David Adom’s 33,000 paramedics, EMTS, first responders, and first-aid providers — volunteers and staff — have the training, equipment, and medical supplies they need to treat all injured and ill people in Israel. https://afmda.org/
THE JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL
The Jewish Agency for Israel, through its Fund for Victims of Terror, together with partners around the world, is mobilized to help the victims through emergency aid grants and immediate assistance to those whose homes were directly hit or injured and evacuated to the hospitals, as well as to the families of the deceased. https://www.jafina.org/crisis-in-israel/
AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHAARE ZEDEK MEDICAL CENTER
Shaare Zedek Medical Center is the leading institution for emergency preparedness for mass casualty events and treats more than 75% of terror attack victims in Israel. They help everyone in need regardless of cultural and religious background. https://acsz.org/general-donation/
FRIENDS OF ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES
Primary nonprofit organization dedicated to those serving in the Israel Defense Forces, wounded veterans, and the families of fallen soldiers. https://www.fidf.org/
UNITED HATZALAH
When emergencies occur, rapid medical treatment increases the chances of survival exponentially. Using specially equipped motorcycle ambulances, United Hatzalah’s network of more than 6,500 volunteer medics help save thousands of lives each year across Israel by providing medical treatment in an average response time of 3 minutes or less. https://israelrescue.org/
