Franciscan Foundation For The Holy Land

Educational programs: to assist christians in the holy land, ffhl pays the cost of a college education for select christian students who are economically marginalized and who maintain a "b" average throughout high school. Scholarships are available to any christian student applying for a four year college program in the holy land. Scholarship recipients are chosen by the ffhl scholarship board comprised of four u.s.-based college professors. Tuition is contingent upon receipt and validation of the student's acceptance letter from the university. The student begins their studies in the fall and the payment for their school tuition commences. Since the inception of this program, the foundation has disbursed $8,486,277 for college scholarships.the foundation also provides financial support to defray the cost of tuition of children in low-income families. In 2024, the child sponsorship program provided the tuition for 6th to 12th grade economically marginalized students in the holy land who would otherwise not be receiving an education. Since the inception of this program, the foundation has provided $1,475,000 in funding for their education.last, the foundation provides educational grants for clerical, ofm education; vocational; music and other disciplines of needy students in the holy land.

Humanitarian programs: the foundation supports a variety of humanitarian programs in the holy land including the bethlehem boys' home, the franciscan family center, and housing assistance. The bethlehem home was established to care for christian children in need because of serious social, psychological, and economic problems. The home provides these children (ages 6-18) with a safe and caring environment where their needs are addressed by professional staff. The franciscan family center was established in bethlehem in 2004 to provide professional counseling to those christian families who have suffered trauma from the conflict in bethlehem. The center also sponsors educational programs for both children and adults. Housing assistance takes many forms and is directed through the franciscan custody of the holy land to best meet the living needs of deserving christians.