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	To the PAAMONIM Organization and its wonderful staff! There aren't enough words to express the respect and gratitude that I have for the amazing people at the PAAMONIM Organization, who are in my eyes, angels on earth. I turned to you during a serious crisis in my life, and you responded with benevolence and a willingness to help. Always by my side, offering a shoulder to lean on, giving direction and advice, you always listened and cared for me with every step of the way. Each time I needed your aid you were immediately available to help, support, encourage, and give strength. You showed me the light at the end of a dark tunnel, helped me to stand on my own two legs, gave me confidence, and helped me to solve my own problems. You assisted me with personal and important decisions and taught me to look ahead and to change my priorities so I could dedicate more time to my family. I feel so unbelievably lucky that I turned to you. You saved my family and my future, still approaching me with cheerfulness, love, and patience without end. I would like to send a special thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to some precious people; to Natanel the coordinator, who was always there for me and who helped me to move forward with a single word, conversation, and good advice. And of course, many blessings to Barel, my "angel" and volunteer, who always lent a hand without hesitation. Thanks to all of your help, I now have hope and faith that with all the help you had given me, I will do everything in my power to create a brighter future for myself.

	To: The PAAMONIM Organization Mr. Yoel Lippo Greetings! Re: Purim Donation Respected Organization, Dear Mr. Yoel Lippo, We were very touched upon receiving your support during the Purim holiday. We had been going through a difficult time, struggling with health problems and other obstacles, but the lessons we learned in budget management have stayed with us and we hope to return to normal, G-d willing. May you gain in this life such mitzvahs, as the man who helps his friend stand on his own two feet shall be greater than the man who gives his money. Sincerely Yours and Great Thanks, ____ Family Beer Sheva

	Dear Paamonim Family! We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for remembering us, caring for us and for our families, we felt as though we experienced a true miracle. We are writing this letter in order to commend your activities and all those who opened their hearts and pockets in order to give joy back into the lives of other families, and enabling us to celebrate the holidays. We wish you and all of your partners the chance to continue in your work of charity and goodwill, and may G-D bless you in all that you do. Thank You So Much. Of course we would like to especially thank Yoel Lipo who remembered us, and took care to come to our homes on the holiday to hand us the support.

	To the Paamonim Organization; They say that G-d tests only those who can successfully pass all of the challenges we are confronted with in our lives. It is only when you are dealing with something on your own that you realize how much strength and will you have to get you through it, because life is more powerful than anything else. My parents were made stronger because of your organization, and for this, we offer you our deepest thanks. A special thanks for Ami and Sarah, whose help is the reason why we now have electricity, gas, and food on Shabbat. All of this they have given us in a special and modest way. We never believed that there were people who would want to help us for the sake of helping, without any personal interest or gain. Your organization is very unique, and I will repeat what I said about G-d only testing the strong. Today our parents are on stable footing and getting by, and we will help with all that we can, to give and nurture like we learned from you. The most important thing we learned from Ami and Sarah, is that the best support that they gave us was spiritual support, by listening, encouraging, and helping. Once again, thank you for everything. We hope you will be able to continue with your good work, and I pray there won't be many people who will need you. Sincerely, Daughters of the B Family Petach Tikvah

	D. Heldenberg & Co. Certified Public Accountant To: Paamonim, Bnei Brak As the accountants for the Paamonim Association, and at your request, I hereby note that the association is managed in accordance with all the relevant laws, including the Non-Profit Associations law and the Income Tax Regulations. The association is required by law to submit fiscal reports at set times, and in fact, Paamonim meets all the demands in this regard. The association is supervised by our office, by an internal control board, and by the Registrar of Associations and the Income Tax Commission. The distribution of the monies to those in need is executed in accordance with the objectives of the association, and in accordance with the criteria set by the Paamonim board and approved by the Registrar of Associations and the Income Tax Commission. From my personal acquaintance with the members of the association and its volunteers, I am filled with admiration at their persistence, dedication and efficiency on behalf of the People of Israel. With blessings, Tzvimi Brand, Accountant, Ariel Chapter

	SHRAGA BUA, ADV., LAW OFFICES AND NOTARY To: Paamonim Kindness Organization Greetings and blessings. As the High Holy Days approach, and as one who accompanies, follows and greatly admires your blessed work, I would hereby like to express our appreciation for your wonderful work. What you do is unique among all the other volunteer organizations that help families in trouble, for the following reasons. Paamonim doesn’t hesitate to take on the difficult problems, and to help extricate families from the cycle of suffering into which they have deteriorated. With sensitive and personal support and guidance throughout the entire process, you provide help on many levels: financial, psychological-spiritual, legal when necessary, and more. It often happens that families that become entangled in financial difficulties are struck dumb from the shock and the fear of what they are going through. They often refrain from taking elementary steps in their own defense, especially when they are facing large and powerful bodies such as banks or companies. It thus happens that just because of ignorance or lack of understanding, or because they can’t afford legal help, many families give up in advance. In cases like these, we have seen how Paamonim steps in and takes over - not only offering financial help, but also giving these people the shoulder they need and the strength to deal with the troubles face-on and make progress. We have seen several times how your zealous work in helping those in need led not only to their extrication from their problems, but also to a situation in which they are able to stand on their feet and manage their family economics just like everyone else. Keep up the great work! Ktivah VaChatimah Tovah, Atty. Yisrael Buda - Shrage Buda, Adv. -

	The Department of Community Work Communal Center, Binyamin Regional Council To: Uriel Lederberg Paamonim Topic: Interim Summary Regarding Cooperation Between Binyamin Regional Council and Paamonim Shalom! I would like to herein sum up a period of wonderful work that you have done in the communities (yishuvim) of the Binyamin Regional Council - work that has been very concretely productive. On the communal plane, we arranged for your representatives to lecture in some 20(!) yishuvim, in which over 600 families were exposed to the Paamonim approach: Life in the Black, not the Red. We held a Day of Study for volunteers from the various yishuvim, and they received additional tools and concepts in how to help residents in their towns who wish to live according to the Paamonim style. We were also able to expose the Welfare Department to Paamonim’s work, as well as the mayors of many of the towns. On an individual level, we are aware of the important weight Paamonim has in the daily lives of many of the families in the Binyamin Region who are helped economically and socially by Paamonim. We sense that this approach is trickling down to all the families, and is gradually effecting the desired change in general. This preventative method helps many families build their lives based on an honest assessment of their capabilities. We see entire communities that understand that the true mitzvah of charity is to help a poor person extricate himself from his situation - and not to perpetuate it! We believe that this approach would not have been understood had you not led the way and pushed to transmit the message to the public at large. Your day-to-day actions, both day and night, on behalf of all our residents was critical in effecting this change in perception. In the name of all the citizens of Binyamin, we thank you, Uriel, especially, and the entire Paamonim organization, for the entire process. We are confident that what you have begun will continue more and more strongly, and will be of aid to everyone in Binyamin and throughout the country. With blessing, Odelyah Gur-Aryeh Communal Social Worker Binyamin Community Center

	From the Local Council of the Community of Mitzpeh Yericho To: Paamonim Kindness Organization Peace and light to you. I wish to hereby thank you for the enlightening lecture you delivered in our community. The great number of people who saw fit to come and learn proves more than anything that you came to the right place at the right time, and that there certainly was a need! You laid out before us, boldly and openly, important matters that are sometimes swept under the rug - and you gave us simple and efficient tools with which to deal with reality. With true blessings and wishes for continued cooperation wherever and whenever necessary, Sincerely, Irit - Social Director of Mitzpeh Yericho

	To Amutat Paamonim I wish to thank you for the successful cooperation in the fundraising effort The special needs participants at the children's and youth club (borderline intelligence, learning disabled, attention and concentration difficulties, social problems and various syndromes) are used to receiving donations and help from volunteers but were never on the giving side. For the first time they had an opportunity to undergo an experience that is normal for children in regular frameworks. Whilst strengthening their self-confidence and esteem. The importance of fund raising is at the therapeutic and social levels, as well as at the level of values. At the end of the fund raiser the youngsters returned to the club full of new experiences, satisfaction and joy. Your response helped us to advance the club's children and it's goals, and for that I thank you. We would be delighted to cooperate again in the future. Best wishes, Y. K. Club Coordinator

	To Paamonim Name: E. and R. I received your cheque for NIS 2,000. In the name of my wife Rebecca and the family, I thank you so much. You helped so much. Be blessed for your support and help. May G-d give you increased strength and health to help needy people. May you have a happy Purim and, again, many thanks. Yours sincerely, E. S. 671/30 Lach... Kirat Ono Municipality

	Shema - Association for the Education of Hearing Impaired Children Beit Shema 30 Plitei Hasfar St., Tel Aviv 67948 To Paamonim Charitable Organisation Shalom, Re: Z. H. We thank you for your grant of NIS 700 for the Z. family. Thanks to your donation the family will buy hearing aids for their daughter H.. We thank you for your understanding heart, your hearing ears and devoted handling of our request. Yours sincerely and with thanks, O. T. - Social Worker A. M. - Executive Director

	Dear Amutat Paamonim, I want to thank you for the wonderful work you are doing. Thank you for all you are doing for me and my family. Would that G-d will help all the needy according to his requirements, and that I, G-d willing, will also be able to help you with your good work. Yours sincerely, A. B. Family