by Nermien Riad | Apr 20, 2022 | Wise (and Godly) Giving
As you spend time looking at your tax returns and thinking how to best plan for the upcoming year, why not take a moment to learn of the benefits of donating appreciated securities? It can be much more financially beneficial for you to donate stock that you have...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 24, 2020 | COVID-19, Issues:Education, Wise (and Godly) Giving
COVID-19 has placed a tremendous burden our children’s education, forcing schools everywhere to close, and sending teachers and parents scrambling to adapt to online learning. Thank God, during this incredibly hard time, Coptic Orphans donors and sponsors have...
by Nermien Riad | Aug 13, 2020 | Sponsorship, Wise (and Godly) Giving
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. — Luke 1:38 We are blessed that Our Mother, the Holy Theotokos, St. Mary, watches over us as a mother does! As we celebrate her fast with...
by kbarsoum | Jun 1, 2018 | Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora, Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friends, There is great sadness in my heart for the passing away of Dr. Fayez Michel, but with that sadness I also have great hope in, and knowledge of the resurrection of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ. I want to offer my sincerest condolences to his...
by Nermien Riad | Dec 2, 2016 | Diaspora, Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friend, I wanted to sincerely thank you for supporting Coptic Orphans, and to let you know that there is a way you can double or even triple the impact of your contributions — at no cost to you — through your employer’s matching gifts program. Your employer...
by Nermien Riad | Nov 23, 2016 | Diaspora, Wise (and Godly) Giving
Dear Friend, Did you know that last year, generous and conscientious online Christmas buyers and sellers raised over $3,400 for the children in Egypt? That’s enough to extend the benefits of Coptic Orphans’ programs — quality education, better housing,...
