Community Projects to Restore the North

Community Projects to Restore the North - Hatzor HaGlilit

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Community Projects to Restore the North - Hatzor HaGlilit

Hatzor HaGlilit

Facts about the community:

Was founded in 1953 as a development town
Current population: 8,400
Ranks 4 out of 10 on the socioeconomic scale (according to the National Bureau of Statistics)
1,129 residents are in need (according to the local Department of Welfare)
2,351 children and youth are registered in regional educational frameworks:
- 1,065 are in elementary school
- 437 are in junior high school
- 628 are in high school
231 children are immigrants, 36 of which are in need (according to the local Department of Social Services)
Future plans for the community include building a holiday village and attraction park to encourage tourism

As part of its mission to rebuild the Galilee and restore vibrant communities across the region, the Jewish Agency seeks your support to repair and renovate the following community buildings:

Name	Address	Description	Estimated Cost
Renovation and Repairs
ORT High School	Canaan Street	Renovation and upgrade, purchase of new equipment	$300,000
Day Care Center	Tzahal Street	Upgrade exterior; seal roof; repair bathrooms and kitchenette; replace windows and doors; repair electrical system; replace broken playground facilities in the yard; improve access routes	$100,000
Music Center	Geulim Street	Upgrade exterior; seal roof; renovate interior; replace windows and doors; purchase new equipment and furniture	$600,000
Community Center (Library and Cultural Center)	HaHistadrut Street	Extensive renovation and upgrade to library (exterior and interior) and cultural center (purchase of new equipment; repair to air conditioning unit; installation of new seating; improvement to public areas)	$900,000
Day Care Center	Geulim Street	Upgrade exterior; seal roof; repair bathrooms and kitchenette; replace windows and doors; repair electrical system; replace broken playground facilities in the yard	$100,000
Total			$2,000,000