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Coptic Cross Ministries

Addressing Poverty in Underprivileged Coptic Communities in Egypt

Coptic Cross Ministries is a Virginia-based Christian nonprofit that partners with the Coptic Church in Egypt to empower underprivileged Coptic Christians. Our work addresses poverty, which heightens vulnerability to religious intolerance, increases health risks, and undermines community and family ties.

 

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Empowering Coptic Families to Combat Poverty

Partnering with the Coptic Church in Egypt, the organization conducts in-person needs assessments to provide relief to Copts. Families in poverty are enrolled in programs, each supported by a local volunteer case manager. Programs include:

Work Initiatives in the Community

Empowering Coptic Families to Break the Cycle of Poverty

  • 452 Families have received monthly food supplies
  • 193 Copts with disabilities have received medical equipment and other necessities
  • 603 Children have received Bibles and school supplies
  • 37 Families have started their own small businesses
  • 318 Coptic families have received financial and medical assistance, furniture, appliances, home repairs and wedding assistance for ladies.

Thanks to your generous donations, we’ve enrolled 452 Coptic families from Upper Egypt in our monthly food assistance program. We’ve also reduced the suffering of 193 Copts with disabilities through mobility equipment and medical services. Additionally, we supplied 603 students with Bibles, school supplies and financial support, helped 318 families with essential needs like furniture and medicine, and empowered 37 families to start or grow their small businesses.

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TESTIMONIALS

"I'm 10 years old. My brother and I used to feel cold sleeping on blankets on the floor every night. Now, with our beds, mattresses, and pillows, we stay warm and comfortable."
Mariam
"The wheelchair, lift, and sore-prevention mattress have made it much easier for my wife to care for me at home and have helped reduce my pain. I’m also noticing significant healing in my six bedsores."
Wael
"Thanks to your support, my children can now enjoy quality meals. Previously, we relied on lentils and seeds for protein, which they didn’t enjoy. Now, they have access to a variety of foods."
Theresa
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Monthly Food Assistance for the Poor Coptic Families in Upper Egypt

Coptic Cross Ministries increased the number of the qualified Coptic families who receive monthly food assistance from 70 families to 207 families.

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A Heartfelt Mission in Egypt

We are thrilled to report on our recent mission trip to Egypt, which ran from May 8 to August 24, 2024. Thanks to your incredible support, we had the privilege of visiting 13 villages in Upper Egypt and 5 areas in Cairo. Together, we provided essential aid to over 250 families facing challenges such as disability, illness, and widowhood. Your generosity allowed us to deliver monthly food assistance, medical supplies, debt relief, and even support for small business initiatives. Each contribution has made a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.