Fighting for a Safer Future By Spreading Hope, Peace, and Love .
Israel's Gifts of Hope Foundation is working to support Siblings, Friends, and Family Members who have been affected by Chicago's Violence. Our mission is to give back to those who feel like all is lost after losing a loved one and need a little bit of Hope, Love, & Peace. We strive to build stronger communities and bonds between survivor families and society.
After the tragic loss of Israel Aragon Jr., we decided that while it was easiest to sit at home and let grief overcome our every breath, it would be more healing to figure out a way to continue to honor his life, his dreams, his goals. It was then that we decided to launch a foundation in his honor that focuses on supporting others, who like us, have been affected by the never ending gun violence in the city. While our grieving process continues, we have found that honoring Israel, by giving back and creating memories with others and their loved ones has become completely rewarding. In the midst of so much tragedy we have found a way to share love, hope, & spread peace while at the same time raising awareness about how gun violence affects communities and destroys entire families.
Family Support
Together we work to ensure that families of lost loved ones feel the support and love of other families who have been affected the same way. It is important to us that each individual feel that their voice is heard and understood. We believe in holistic support of our families and their wellness.
Community Engagement
At IGOH we work to bridge the gap between survivor families and non-survivor families. Regardless of your personal experience, we encourage community members to participate in events and learn about the ripple effects of gun violence.
Advocate for resources
The issue of violence begins with the lack of community resources. Together we advocate for mental and physical safe spaces for families. Our goal is to increase the availability of resources in the North/Northwest side of Chicago
