News from the 19th Floor

January 2025 - Notes from Rescuers

In December 2024, the JFR sent more than $450,000 to rescuers in 10 countries. This amount included a special Christmas gift of $3,900 for the purchase of food, for home heating fuel, and for medications. This is the largest individual Christmas gift the JFR has sent to rescuers. Below are thank you notes from rescuers. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we re able to make a difference in the day-to-day lives of the rescuers.

Imre C., Hungary, with his wife

Imre C., Hungary

Imre's daughter wrote:

Dear Stanlee Stahl,
We would like to say warm thanks to you for the sent funds and special Christmas award.
Today funds arrived to my father’s bank account.
It is very big help for my parents,  especially for nursing home costs and medicine.
We are appreciate your quick action, we are very thankful for your help.
We wish you, and your colleagues and family Merry Christmas and Happy New Years.

Tamara O., Belarus

Tamara's daughter wrote:

Dear Stanlee,
By this evening, funds were credited to my mother's account .
Mom is very grateful for such a generous gift from the Foundation for the New Year holidays.
We all thank you for your congratulations and good wishes.
We wish you and the Foundation staff a Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year.
We wish you all good health, good luck and prosperity in the new year.

With best wishes,
Marina.

Here is a link to Tamara's rescue story.

Tamara O., Belarus
Margita L., Slovakia

Margita L., Slovakia

Margita's niece wrote:

Dear Stanley,
Thank you very much for your help, the finances arrived in order. God bless you for your kind favor.
Aunt is already very weak, problems with movement due to strong osteoporosis. But she still has a very good memory and mind. She lives in the circle of her family and is satisfied and grateful for the care. She is loved by everyone. Everything is in God's hands, we live with the hope of eternity. We wish you and the entire JFR team all the best for Christmas and for the next year 2025.

With love, Lídia and  family and Aunt Margita.

Andrzej S., Germany

Andrzej wrote:

Dear Stanlee,
It is with great pleasure i am confirming the transfer for December and especially i am gratefullly for the very generous Christmas award! My photo enclosed!

Andrzej S., Germany
Lidia S., Ukraine (now Switzerland)

Lidia S., Ukraine (now Switzerland)

Lidia's daughter wrote:

Dear Stanlee,

We received the money today. We are very grateful to you and your organization for such generous support and care for mom. Lidia is getting weaker, but our care and your financial assistance give her opportunity to not need anything.

Thank you very much for everything!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Best wishes,
Olena

Oksana A., Ukraine

Oksana's family wrote:

Happy New Year to you! We received the money. Thank you very much
Oksana A., Ukraine (far right) with her family

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