Help from our fellow Christians across the US
In the midst of the tragedy that is unfolding in Iraq and Syria, the Chaldean/Assyrian community is extremely grateful for the people outside of their community who continue to pray and show support in any way they can. Since thousands of Iraq’s Christians have been displaced from their homes, having to flee in fear of […]
UNHCR IDP OPERATIONAL UPDATE
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2nd Container of coats and other supplies left for Arbil
A second container has been shipped to displaced Iraqi Christians in northern Iraq. The container had thousands of coats, medical supplies, as well as hygiene products to provide warmth & comfort during the winter months. Again, many thanks to the generous donors who made this happen. May God continue to bless our community, especially those […]
Hard Winter Looms for Iraq’s ‘Betrayed’ Christian Refugees
Hard Winter Looms for Iraq’s ‘Betrayed’ Christian Refugees (1261) Without aid to survive in Kurdistan, or security to return to their homes, Iraq’s Christians feel they are brushed off as “collateral damage” of geopolitical power plays. by CNA/EWTN NEWS 10/20/2014 Comments (6) A family of Christian refugees in Iraq who are taking shelter at the Syriac Catholic Mrtshmony Shrine in […]
We Made A Difference!
A TEACH member, Ms. Yaldo, is very proud to work with some amazing students and staff at Agnes E. Beer Middle School. The school held a week-long fundraiser, Let’s Make A Difference, which ran from Oct 13 through Oct 17th. The generosity of students and staff surpassed our expectations. We were able to collect $725 […]
Priests race to save manuscripts from jihadists in Iraq
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Generous donation
We are INCREDIBLY grateful to the Abbo Family and U.S. Ice for their AMAZING $10,000 donation to helpiraq.org! Please continue to support the wonderful, generous businesses that support our people. God bless!
Heavy rains causing more havoc to already displaced Christians living in tents.
Close your eyes for a moment……now imagine being out in the middle of nowhere with only a tent, some basic necessities & the clothes on your back. Temperatures are plummeting, the rain begins as a trickle, then the winds pick up & the downpour begins. You try to take shelter in your tent but the […]
Food for Families
A sincere message of thanks was delivered from Iraq for the donations that enabled church leaders to purchase food for families forced out of their homes by ISIS. More than 150 displaced families in the villages of Alqosh and Bendewaye are in great need; their location being very close to ISIS, not many international […]
M.E.R.C.I
With the blessing of the Catholic Church and Bishop Francis, the Chaldean American Association for Health Professionals (CAAHP) has formed the Medical Emergency Relief for Christian Iraqis (MERCI) committee. The mission of this committee is to provide emergency medical services and supplies to persecuted and displaced Iraqi Christians. There is a humanitarian crisis happening right now. The […]