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Community Projects to Restore the North - Mate Asher Regional Council |
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Mate Asher Regional Council
Facts about the region:
- Was founded in 1982
- Current population: 18,000
- More than 10% of the population are retired senior citizens
- Region is comprised of 56% kibbutzim, 19% Arab villages and 25% community settlements.
- Ranks 5 out of 10 on the socioeconomic scale (according to the National Bureau of Statistics)
- 4,732 Jewish and Arab children and youth are registered in regional educational frameworks:
- 2,392 are in elementary school
- 1,195 are in junior high school
- 1,145are in high school
- 231 children are immigrants, 36 of which are in need (according to the local Department of Social Services)
- Agriculture is the main source of income; the region supplies 40% of Israel's avocado produce and more than 1/3 of its bananas
- Smaller industries include furniture, food and commercial business
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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:
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Address |
Description |
Estimated Cost |
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Renovation and Repairs |
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Day Care Center |
Moshav Limon |
Upgrade exterior; seal roof; repair bathrooms and kitchenette; replace broken playground facilities in yard |
$500,000 |
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Day Care Center |
Givat Katznelson |
Upgrade exterior; seal roof; repair bathrooms and kitchenette; replace windows and doors; replace broken playground facilities in yard |
$100,000 |
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Center for the Elderly |
Amuka |
Install sound-proof ceiling; replace roof; repair bathrooms; repair lighting fixtures; purchase new furniture |
$200,000 |
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Center for Elderly |
Moshav Osheret |
Upgrade exterior; construction of support walls; repair interior walls and cracks; repair electrical system; replace broken playground facilities in yard |
$100,000 |
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Center /Club |
Moshav Osheret |
Extension of facilities |
$150,000 |
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Day Care Center |
Moshav Batzat |
Upgrade exterior; seal roof; repair bathrooms and kitchenette; replace windows and doors; replace broken playground facilities in yard |
$500,000 |
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Mekiff School |
Western Galilee |
Upgrade exterior; seal roof; renovate interior; replace old furniture |
$500,000 |
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New Capital Projects |
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Residential community |
Kibbutz Aylon |
A residential community for young talented musicians. The community serves as a cultural center in the region. Stage one is now complete and includes 3 buildings in which top educators live. This is a request for stage two funding to construct dorms for students, additional living quarters for teachers, additional music class rooms, practice rooms, offices, Camry halls, a cafeteria and a concert hall |
$8,000,000 |
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Total |
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$10,050,000 |
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