Hoshen - Yachad Employment Shelter, Even Shmuel
The Yachdav Association of Beer Sheva and The South
Field: Disabilities and Health
Requested Sum: $30,000 | 26% of total budget
3rd year | Location: Partnership Region
// About the Organization
Since its establishment in 1999, Yachdav’s vision outlines the organization's activities to align with its main mission: reducing social gaps for a marginalized and disadvantaged population.
// Project Description
Hoshen is a protected occupational framework for people with physical, sensory, mental or cognitive disabilities that combines training and rehabilitation with a work environment. Hoshen Employment Shelter offers diverse employment opportunities that are adapted to the abilities and desires of the different beneficiaries. The therapeutic team assists suitable candidates in the process of finding work outside the center, in the free market. Hoshen provides not only occupation but is also a social center with a variety of activities. The center is run in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Welfare.
// Project Goals
The purpose of the project is to train beneficiaries dealing with disabilities to be independent, responsible and acquire tools and abilities to be part of the work force. Goals include preparing them for employment in the free market, helping beneficiaries adapt a productive and normative lifestyle, assisting in realizing the employment potential for people with disabilities as well as providing them with leisure activities.
// Target Population
57 people over the age of 21 with physical, sensory, mental or cognitive disabilities who come from the partnership region.