Purim giving for Beit-Shean people

About the charity Beit Shean, a socioeconomically depressed, periphery development town in northern Israel, is further destabilized by having the highest incidence of divorce in the country. More than 43% of the population falls into the category of "at-risk". A myriad of social ills plague the city. In response to repeated, urgent requests from the Municipality of Beit Shean to Keren Kachilot (umbrella organization), a special branch of this Israeli non-profit for community empowerment called Tsror Hamor was set up as a core group community in the city in order to alleviate its educational and social problems. The group is comprised of idealistic, religious Zionist individuals and families who effect social and religious development. The mission: to strengthen and enrich this struggling community so that it can integrate and contribute to Israeli society as an entity. The core group employs a unique method of social outreach. They identify a need for growth in the community. Not relying solely on social programming and funding, they bring professionals and volunteers deep into neighborhoods in need; they are community servants with a vision; giving individuals, acting as catalysts for communal growth. And they move mountains. The initial 6 families and 25 volunteer students of 2005 have grown to the 48 families of today (educators and social service professionals) and 70 volunteers (students taking part in work-study programs). The group has made great strides in its mission - stabilizing and empowering Beit Shean's "at-risk" populace. Tsror Hamor works in cooperation with the Municipality of Beit Shean, Ministries of Education, Religion, Rehabilitation, Bitachon and the Development of the Negev and the Galilee. Social, educational and outreach programs are in progress. Services for Youth-at-Risk and Beyond (venue: Beit Shean's Neve Hanahal Community Center)