Why We Offer So Many Ways to Give

At Yad Ezra V’Shulamit, we believe in providing food, support, clothing and relief to the thousands of children, widows and families facing hardship. Over the years we have adapted and expanded the ways in which supporters can take part in the journey of giving.

There are many ways to give. Whether through traditional channels like credit card or Paypal or through investment-driven methods such as cryptocurrency and stocks.

Traditional Donations

The most common way of giving is through contributions via online credit card, bank transfer, or check. These donations are applied directly to the many programs we run across Israel including food-basket distributions, after-school children’s centers, holiday support, winter items, and more.

These donations form the backbone of our operations, allowing us to plan with confidence, respond quickly in emergencies, and reach children and families with consistency and compassion.

But other forms of giving are just as valuable and useful to our causes.

Gifts of Stock or Securities

Yad Ezra V’Shulamit welcomes donations in the form of publicly-traded stock, mutual funds or other securities. These offerings can be a meaningful way to channel charitable gifts that grow with time. They often carry tax-advantages as well when handled properly.

Donating appreciated securities helps donors avoid capital-gains tax while we put the full value of the gift to good use. It’s a giving solution that has the potential to yield short term gains for donors, and enable long-term, lasting impact.

Cryptocurrency Donations

As the world of giving evolves, so do the options for generosity. Yad Ezra V’Shulamit welcomes donations in over 100 cryptocurrencies!

We’ve partnered with The Giving Block to make crypto donations safe and easy for our donors. In the United States, Crypto donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give. Crypto donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law, and donors may also be eligible to significantly reduce their capital gains taxes.

Of course, as with all giving, we advise donors to consult tax or financial advisors regarding implications in their own jurisdiction.

Legacy Giving: Turning Tax Dollars into Hope

There’s something remarkable about being able to help others while making the most of your hard-earned income. Through Legacy Giving, supporters can transform potential tax payments into life-changing assistance for children and families in need.

This initiative allows donors to secure valuable tax deductions while directly supporting programs that provide food to those who need it most.

Why These Options Matter

Donation flexibility helps donors worldwide, across the USA, Canada, UK, Israel and beyond, contribute in ways that align with their circumstances, while allowing Yad Ezra V’Shulamit to feed 336,000 people-in-need every year.

Whether it’s a monthly card payment, stocks, or crypto, when there are more giving options, more people can contribute in meaningful ways – and more widows, orphans, children, and families receive the help they need. The gift may come in different forms, but the outcome is the same: dignity, nourishment, and care.

We are deeply grateful for the many ways our donors choose to connect with our mission. Every gesture helps build hope, sustains programs, and allows us to look toward the future with hope.

Thank you for being part of this shared journey.