Rami Kassem, the owner of Javaroma gourmet coffee and tea shops in Yellowknife, organized a fundraiser to support victims of the conflict in Gaza.
“Everyone knows what is happening in Palestine,” states Kassem. He felt compelled to do something to support those in need.
Kassem pledged to donate a portion of drink sales, and thanks to the kindness of the coffee shops’ customers, together they raised around $3,000 in support.
Kassem has organized fundraisers before. In the past, they raised around $7,000 for Haiti after the earthquake. When an earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, they organized a similar initiative and raised $4,000.
To support the victims of the conflict in Gaza, Kassem found contacts in Egypt near the Egypt–Palestine border and provided them with money to purchase food. He had to choose between offering rice to 2,000 people or a meal of rice and meat that could feed 850 to 900 people. “Although we wished to feed everyone, it was not possible. Therefore, we opted for chicken.”
Kassem shared photos and a message with his customers on Facebook, which you can see below.
The letter read:
Dearest Javaroma Family,
With hearts overflowing, we want to convey our deepest gratitude for your incredible support in our endeavor to alleviate the hunger crisis in Gaza. Your compassion has been the beacon guiding our efforts.
Through your boundless generosity, we were able to raise nearly $3000, an astounding 15% of our campaign’s proceeds from drink sales. This remarkable sum translated into approximately 900 meals for those facing the harshest realities of hunger.
Your empathy and kindness have not only touched lives but transformed them. It’s a profound honor to serve such a community of caring souls, each one dedicated to making a tangible difference in the world.
From the depths of our hearts, we thank you for your unwavering kindness and steadfast support.
