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House of Grace was established in Haifa by the late Kamil Shehade and his wife Agnes Shehade, and since 1982 has been working to empower the most disadvantaged and disenfranchised groups throughout Haifa and the Upper Galilee, engaged in the difficult, yet inspiring work of restoring dignity to the most marginalized members of Israeli society. As it continues in its mission, House of Grace is animated by the words of the Bible, “I was in prison and you came to visit me” (Mathew 25:36).
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House of Grace supports prisoners, Youth at Risk, Families in need as well as Holocaust survivors of all segment, religious and ethnic groups in Israelian society. In times were 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.

Prisoners'
Rehabilitation

House of Grace opened its doors as the first rehabilitation facility for prisoners in Israel. It successfully developed a recognized holistic program in order to meet the needs of prisoners while addressing larger social issues. The program aims to assist prisoners who are ready to rebuild their lives.
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Youth
at risk

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.
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Families
in Need

Since 2001 House of Grace pursues a holistic approach towards families from difficult socioeconomic situations and helps them to get out of the vicious cycle that is poverty. The project for families in need has two main focuses: Basic care as well as Counselling and Advisory for families and individuals.
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Project updates

All He Needs is Love

December 20, 2021

As a child Abbad grew up with a very abusive father. His mother, the only supportive and dominant figure in this life, died of cancer when he was only 16.

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Single Father & Twins

December 20, 2021

Rami is a professional photographer who met his wife six years ago in a wedding. It was love from first sight and many of their friends described their love story

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Agnes’ Letter

June 8, 2021

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

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Jamal’s story

June 8, 2021

I grew up in an exceptionally large family. People came and went often. Uncles babysat Thomas, Bernard, and myself on a regular basis. I played in the courtyard with older

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All He Needs is Love

December 20, 2021

As a child Abbad grew up with a very abusive father. His mother, the only supportive and dominant figure in this life, died of cancer when he was only 16.

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Agnes’ Letter

June 8, 2021

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

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Jamal’s story

June 8, 2021

I grew up in an exceptionally large family. People came and went often. Uncles babysat Thomas, Bernard, and myself on a regular basis. I played in the courtyard with older

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Iman‘s Story

June 8, 2021

We hear many stories at the House of Grace. Each one possesses a unique power, and we begged Iman to share hers. She is an unassuming middle-aged woman who only

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House of Grace was founded by the late Kamil Shehade (1954-2000) and his wife Agnes Shehade in Haifa in 1982. The reason and motivation of Kamil Shehade for the foundation of House of Grace was the death of a childhood friend of him, who committed suicide in prison because he no longer could provide for his sick mother and saw no way out.

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