The House of Grace was established in Haifa by the late Kamil Shehade and his wife, Agnes Shehade, and has been working since 1982 to empower the most disadvantaged and disenfranchised groups throughout Haifa and the Upper Galilee. Engaged in the challenging yet inspiring work of restoring dignity to the most marginalized members of Israeli society, it continues in its mission. The House of Grace is animated by the words of the Bible, “I was in prison, and you came to visit me” (Matthew 25:36).
House of Grace supports prisoners, youth at risk, families in need, and Holocaust survivors from all segments, religious, and ethnic groups in Israeli society. In times where the political and social environment in Israel is changing drastically, and intolerance towards the “other” increases, House of Grace believes that dialogue is even more crucial than before. Personal stories can build bridges of sympathy to facilitate such processes.
House of Grace opened its doors as the first rehabilitation facility for prisoners in Israel. It successfully developed a recognized holistic program to meet the needs of prisoners while addressing larger social issues. The program aims to assist prisoners who are ready to rebuild their lives.
The Youth Club program was initiated in 2005 and targets children from low socio-economic backgrounds who lack the conditions, the proper framework, and the opportunities to develop on a personal, intellectual, and social level.
Since 2001, House of Grace has pursued a holistic approach towards families from difficult socio-economic situations, helping them to break free from the vicious cycle of poverty. The project for families in need has two main focuses: providing basic care and offering counselling and advisory services for families and individuals.
It is only through the support of friends and partners who value our work that we can carry on with our mission.
Find out how you may support our mission.
In June 2023, we marked an exceptional time of unity and celebration at House of Grace, as we observed the Muslim holiday of Al-Adha, also known as the Feast of
Celebrating unity and inclusivity, House of Grace provided 100 tailored holiday food kits to needy families of diverse faiths during Al-Adha 2023, along with comprehensive social support, reflecting our mission to aid without discrimination.
As a child, Abbad grew up with a very abusive father. His mother, the only supportive and dominant figure in his life, died of cancer when he was only 16.
Rami is a professional photographer who met his wife six years ago at a wedding. It was love at first sight and many of their friends described their love story
Dear friends and partners, Christmas is fast approaching, and without a doubt, the world is still grappling with the lingering effects of COVID-19. In 2021, we missed many of our
Dearest Friends and Benefactors, An entire year has passed since our last newsletter. Much has happened in that time, and here is an update concerning the House of Grace and
In June 2023, we marked an exceptional time of unity and celebration at House of Grace, as we observed the Muslim holiday of Al-Adha, also known as the Feast of
Celebrating unity and inclusivity, House of Grace provided 100 tailored holiday food kits to needy families of diverse faiths during Al-Adha 2023, along with comprehensive social support, reflecting our mission to aid without discrimination.
As a child, Abbad grew up with a very abusive father. His mother, the only supportive and dominant figure in his life, died of cancer when he was only 16.
Dear friends and partners, Christmas is fast approaching, and without a doubt, the world is still grappling with the lingering effects of COVID-19. In 2021, we missed many of our
Eli Badran When I started working at House of Grace at the age of 25 as a resource developer, I couldn’t help but feel it was part of God’s grand
Dearest Friends and Benefactors, An entire year has passed since our last newsletter. Much has happened in that time, and here is an update concerning the House of Grace and
