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Welcome To
ESSEFF FOUNDATION
A Caring And Loving Hand -
Welcome To
ESSEFF FOUNDATION
A Caring And Loving Hand -
Welcome To
ESSEFF FOUNDATION
A Caring And Loving Hand
About Us
From The Founder.
In 1979 we started the foundation because I was making a lot of money and was trying to divert money from taxes. Yes, we were giving some money to charities but not as much as we could. In 1984 I went to Mass one day, as I had gone almost every day of my life and heard the gospel of the rich man who would have a harder time to enter heaven.” When a rich man approached Jesus and said I’m doing everything you ask me what more can I do, Jesus said to him sell all and follow me. He had much and could not do it, he turned and left”. At that time we had 4 homes (Tokyo ,Hawaii, Oxnard Beach and our home in California). I had a Rolls Royce, a twin engine pressurized airplane, a deep sea sport fishing boat in Hawaii, 6 condos in Hawaii, about everything a person would want. We made the decision to sell it all and put the proceeds into the foundation. It took us years to liquidate it all. Then we gave all to charities all over the world. The very last thing we did was sell our home and help build a homeless shelter (ESSEFF VILLAGE) with the proceeds. It has been a most gratifying life for my wife and I.
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Our history
My parents established The Esseff Foundation with the intent of distributing their own personal wealth to fund & support various projects caring for those in need. As time has gone on their resources have been reduced limiting the activity of the foundation.
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Short-term goal
Recently the focus of our efforts has been concentrated in Lebanon. Due to both political and economic crises that have befallen the country, adding to it the effects of the pandemic a major portion of the population has rapidly fallen into food insecurity and poverty. Having a direct family connection to the country we have felt called to respond during this most critical need.
Through our regular shipments of medical supplies & medicines along with directly targeted family asstance we have been able to bring hope to some of those in the most underserved areas of the country. -
Long-term goal
Since taking over the operation of the foundation in 2019 my hope is to carry on the work of the foundation by enlisting outside sources of funding to help support the various projects that we are trying to support.
To take the legacy of "Service to God and Neighbor" that our family has given us and continue to grow it through the work of The Esseff Foundation. This can be a gift to our families, our communities, and the world. - Read More
The Cornerstone of Education
One of the best paths out of poverty is through education. Throughout its history, a strong focus of The Esseff Foundation has been in support of educational projects such as:
- The Transforming Communities Program, in partnership with IMEC.
- Don Bosco Technical School for Boys. in support of Salesian Missionaries in both Haiti & Lebanon.
- Sisters of the Most Holy Sacrament School in Beit Habbak Lebanon.
OUR TEAM
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Testimonials
We would like to thank, on behalf of all of the Sisters in our Congregation, and more importantly on behalf of the people whom we serve, ESSEF Foundation for its frequent support through Mrs. Dima Istambouli. Your donation that includes food, medicine and money is a great mercy to us and to the people we serve, especially during this challenging period. Our mission at this period is to help poor Christian families who live near our four convents in rural regions of Lebanon by offering them food, medicine, money, pastoral care and other services; and to help through our school in Beit Hebbak 1,470 students and orphans. We ask Jesus Christ to bestow his blessings and grace on you all, for your charity and generosity. May God bless and reward you.
Sister Maguy ADABASHY
The spirit and dedication of Georges Essef Senior imprints the foundation’s whole team. Working with them has been a pleasure but was also a big motivator. More importantly the support they provided to distressed populations has been invaluable. Wish they continue to spread love around the world.
Nicolas Sehnaoui