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Watani
09-06-2025
- General
- Watani
Pope Tawadros II receives HOPE servants
Pope Tawadros II received on 7 June 2025 the servants of the HOPE Organization at the Papal Residence in Cairo, who are on service week in Egypt. The Pope spoke to them about the depth of spiritual service, the blessing it bestows on the soul, and its lasting impact on the life of the servant. He presented each servant with a HIGH Office Passport. At the end of the meeting, commemorative photos were taken with joy in front of Saint Mark's Cathedral in Abbassia. The meeting was attended by Metropolitan Youssef of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Southern United States of America, along with Bishop Basil and Bishop Gregory, general bishops of the same diocese. He gifted each of them with a HIGH Office Shield. The service visit by HOPE Organization to Egypt was coordinated with the HIGH Office, which is responsible for facilitating communication between Coptic Church dioceses outside Egypt and the areas most in need of service within the dioceses of Egypt. The office was established by a decision of the Holy Synod in March 2024. The name 'HIGH' is an acronym for 'Hands in God's Hand'. H.O.P.E. is the social services arm of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Southern US. Established under the auspices of Bishop Youssef, H.O.P.E. serves Christians in need around the world. The service is financed purely by donations, and all services are performed by volunteer workers so that 100 per cent of each donation goes towards helping those in need. Services in Egypt include aid for underserved Egyptian families, adult education and literacy classes, aiding couples planning marriage with their new homes, and helping the elderly. In Sudan, three buses were operated to evacuate people outside the war-torn country; in Botswana, families were provided with bathrooms; addicts were helped rehabilitate; and persons with disability were cared for. In Ethiopia Kenya and other places such as Syria, Thailand, and Lebanon, food was distributed in disaster ares and orphans were given much needed care. Comments comments Tags: Basma NasserPope Tawadros HOPE organization
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Applications now open for teacher housing program in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Applications are now open for a recently launched teacher housing program in San Diego. Housing Opportunities for Public Educators, also known as or H.O.P.E., offers teachers hope that they can continue to afford to live in the communities they serve. The program will provide financial and homebuyer assistance to certified teachers within San Diego Unified as well as Poway Unified. 'With financial assistance, mandatory counseling and expert guidance through the homebuying process, this program empowers teachers to live in the communities they continue to enrich, while not using taxpayer dollars,' Councilmember Marni von Wilpert's office noted in a press release on Saturday. Did the roaring '20s-era castle in National City ever find royalty? The process is straightforward: interested teachers must first reach out to the Urban League of San Diego County to begin their application. This can be done by emailing housing@ or calling (619) 266-6237. Once approved for a mortgage, participants will work with a real estate professional to find a home that meets their budget and family needs within San Diego County. Throughout the process, LISC San Diego will provide a minimum of $40,000 in assistance per family, which can be applied at any stage during the homebuying journey. Councilmember Marni von Wilpert, who has been a staunch advocate for affordable housing, expressed her enthusiasm about the program. 'Our teachers are an essential part of our communities. But for too long, many of them have struggled to afford homes in the communities where they teach,' she said. 'In partnership with LISC San Diego and Urban League of San Diego County, we are turning the dream of homeownership into a reality—one teacher at a time.' The H.O.P.E. program is seen by many as a critical step in addressing the challenges faced by educators in an area where the cost of living continues to rise. It offers a solution that will help teachers live in the very neighborhoods they serve, providing stability for families and greater community cohesion. Eligible educators are now encouraged to apply for this new program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
