Rhodie's Dream Lives On

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$13,212

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Rhodie’s story

One Visit.
One Vision.
A Legacy.

In 1996, Rhodie Blanshay Benaroch visited the Na'amat Glickman Centre for Family Violence Prevention in Israel.

Deeply moved by the experience, she returned home with a vision: to create a special place for children living at the shelter, a place filled with warmth, stimulation and love.

Rhodie began fundraising to make that vision possible.

After her sudden passing, her family, friends and community carried her dream forward.

Their generosity created the Rhodie Blanshay Benaroch Children's Centre, where her vision continues to support children today.

Portrait of Rhodie Blanshay Benaroch Musical playground Classroom Outdoor playground Recreational activities Art room Indoor gymboree

Meet the Na'amat Shelter

How her dream became real

01. 1996

Rhodie visits the Glickman Centre.

02. A Vision Begins

She returns home determined to create a dedicated space for children at the shelter.

03. Her Community Carries It Forward

Following Rhodie's passing, her family, friends and community continue the campaign.

04. Today

Her vision continues through the Rhodie Blanshay Benaroch Children's Centre.

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A counselling circle at the Centre

Sustaining Rhodie’s legacy

Her Vision Has Already Lasted a Generation

This year marks 25 years since Rhodie's passing.

Her vision has already endured for a generation. Now, our focus is on ensuring that it continues for generations to come.

This campaign will help create a strong and sustainable foundation for the ongoing needs of Rhodie's Centre, allowing it to continue adapting as the needs of children and families evolve.

  • Safety
  • Routine
  • Creativity
  • Connection
  • Healing
  • Hope
35 Approximately 35 women and children are sheltered at one time.
6 months The average shelter stay is six months.
1,000–1,500 Women and men receive counselling support through the Open Centre / House of Na'amat for the Family, including telephone inquiries.

A Place Created Especially for Children

A dedicated environment where children can learn, play, create — and simply be children.

Musical playground
Musical playground
Classroom
Classroom
Outdoor playground
Outdoor playground
Recreational activities
Recreational activities

Rhodie had a dream.

Her community made it real.

Now it is our turn to carry it forward.

Help Keep Rhodie's Dream Going

For 25 years, Rhodie's vision has continued to make a difference. Now, you can help ensure it keeps going.

No gift is too small. Every contribution helps sustain the daily programs children rely on.

Sustain the programs.
Support evolving needs.
Protect Rhodie's legacy.
Build for the next generation.

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