2024-11-03T15:44:59-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 453052523 ETZ HCHAYIM ETZH 5129834132 13492 Research Blvd Ste 120 - 435 Austin TX 78750 Sarah Avraham Director 5129834132 2024-11-03 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X www.ecilife.org X X 195186 X 195186 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 195186 0 0 7895 3041 23758 674 159188 194556 630 26315 0 26945 X 8194 630 0 0 18121 26315 26315 26945 0 0 26315 26945 Community education center. 28a. Aid for First Nations and Partner Countries Countries Supported: USA (First Nation: Crow), Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, Kenya * Indonesia: Continued efforts to establish a safe environment focused on welfare and protection through educational programs to safeguard children from predatory systems. * Beloved Daughters Rescue Center (Kenya): Advanced the mission of Education, Compassion, and Integrity. o Financially supported the center to cover living expenses for 120 girls, including feeding, housing, and school supplies. o Gave (3) scholarships for school tuition for a year * Kenyan Boy's Center: established a new center that serves as a haven designed to provide support, education, and a nurturing environment for young boys (ages 11-18). The Boys' Center aims to empower its residents, giving them opportunities to become confident, responsible individuals. Key features include: * Safe Living Environment: A secure and caring space where boys can feel at home and build trust. * Educational Support: Access to tutoring and educational programs to foster learning and personal growth. * Life Skills Development: Workshops and activities aimed at teaching essential life skills, including teamwork, responsibility, and leadership. * Counseling and Mentorship: Professional counseling services and mentorship programs to guide boys through challenges and encourage positive development. The mission is to create a space where young boys can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. * Ateret Yerushalayim Yeshiva (Israel): Continued financial support to cover living expenses for 300 students. Regional Initiatives * Asian Intensive: Hosted at Sinar Bible College, Makassar, Indonesia. * Israel Emergency Charity: Responded to the October 7 Hamas attack. * Puerto Rico Mission Trip: Engaged in community support activities. Sponsorships and Support * Sponsored the East Malaysia Leadership Team Mission Trip and aided partners in Pakistan affected by flooding. * Ongoing sponsorship of R-1 worker Collins Vayakil, covering salary, rent, and board. * Bereavement assistance for families of Etz H' Chayim International. * Conducted teaching sessions at the Antioch Festival in Singapore and provided virtual teaching weekly to multiple nations, including the USA, Indonesia, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Kenya. 0 31797 29a. Domestic Humanitarian Impact * Maintained food distribution and provided essential household items. * Distributed clothing to people without housing and continued the Tree of Life * Gave financial grants for rent, food, and utilities to needy families. * Provided bereavement assistance. 0 749 30a. Domestic Projects * We hosted virtual events for Shavuot, Yom Kippur, and quarterly educational intensives. * We conducted weekly Torah teachings and monthly community leadership training in Novato, CA. * Engaged in domestic and international travel for biblical education across various states and countries, including India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Puerto Rico, and Israel. * Organized events such as the Etz H' Chayim International Pesach Gathering and Community Thanksgiving. 0 26627 31a. Additional Program Services * Continued development of the online learning platform for both global and domestic communities. * Distributed food, clothing, cleaning supplies, and household goods as charitable contributions. * Supported the ASPCA and Chesed Forever (Emergency Fund). * Established the "Life Happens" fund for miscellaneous assistance (sickness, accidents, job loss, etc.). * Elder care - assisted elderly with monthly expenses and daily needs (driving medical appointments, cleaning homes, medication expenses, cooking meals, grocery shopping) 0 100015 159188 Sarah J Avraham Director 40 0 0 0 Karen Stewart Board Member 15 0 0 0 Yisrael Avraham Officer 30 0 0 0 Douglas Swift Board Member 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TX Sarah Avraham 13492 Research Blvd Ste 120 - 435 Austin TX 78750 5129834132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 72034 83470 157996 165706 195186 674392 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72034 83470 157996 165706 195186 674392 674392 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 674392 0 1 1 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Community Education Center Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Retained Earnings