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Countdown to America’s 250th Anniversary
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Embrace Relief West

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12 Months • 6 Regions • 2500 volunteers
"Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary by serving our neighbors in units of 250. To reach 18,000 lives nationwide."

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12 months • 6 regions • 2500 volunteers • 18000 lives

Our Impact Goals for America’s 250th Anniversary

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250 Winter Coats

January

250 Ramadan Food Packages

February

250 Gifts for Women in Shelters

March

250 Hot Meals for the Homeless

April

250 New-Mom Packages

May

250 Meat Packages (Qurbani Season)

June

250 Gift Balls for Youth

July

250 School Uniforms for Boys & Girls Clubs

August

250 Gift Packages for Elderly Individuals

September

250 Halloween Costumes for Children

October

250 Thanksgiving Turkeys & Meals for Veterans

November

250 Toys for Children

December

A 12-Month Impact Plan for America's 250th Anniversary

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AMERICA-250

America-250 transforms a historic milestone into a year of service—bringing people together through compassion, dignity, and meaningful action.

1. The "America Gives" Initiative

The official America250 celebration includes a major initiative called America Gives. The goal is to make 2026 the largest year of volunteer service in U.S. history. The campaign challenges every American to donate time or resources, aiming to record millions of acts of kindness that strengthen our communities and honor the spirit of the Declaration of Independence.

2. A Legacy of "Associations"

American kindness is written into our DNA. When observing early America in the 1800s, historian Alexis de Tocqueville famously noted that Americans were unique in their tendency to form voluntary "associations" to solve problems. From Benjamin Franklin’s first volunteer fire brigade to modern food banks, the U.S. has a 250-year history of citizens coming together to help their neighbors without waiting for government instruction.

3. World Leaders in Generosity

Today, that legacy of kindness is stronger than ever. According to Giving USA, Americans donated over $592 billion to charity in 2024 alone. Furthermore, the United States consistently ranks in the top tier of the World Giving Index, which measures how likely citizens are to help a stranger, volunteer their time, or donate money.

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25000

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(1,500 people per month).

Our Philosophy

Empowering the Pursuit of Happiness for All

Our Mission

Our Vision

About Embrace Relief

To mark America’s 250th anniversary by turning it into a nationwide movement of service, generosity, and compassion—mobilizing communities to meet real needs and strengthen local impact.

An America where national milestones inspire collective good, and where service becomes a shared, lasting way to celebrate our country—today and for generations to come.

Founded in 2008, Embrace Relief is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization delivering sustainable relief through local and global partnerships, serving communities across the U.S. and in over 50 countries worldwide.

January 17, 2026

Chicago Coat Drive

On January 17th, our Midwest chapter proudly partnered with the Humans At Help Foundation to bring warmth to our neighbors in need. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteers, 70 families received winter coats, bringing comfort and support during the cold season.

January 17, 2026

Paterson, New Jersey Coat Drive

On January 17th, our New Jersey chapter proudly partnered with the Disabled Combat Veterans Youth Program and the Great Falls Rotary Foundation during the Great Falls Rotary Foundation’s monthly Military Assistance Pantry.

Through this winter coat drive, more than 30 individuals received warm coats just in time for the coldest days of the season—offering comfort, dignity, and care to those who need it most. 

January 17, 2026

Red Cross TCCNJ

On January 17, in New Jersey, 50 generous donors showed up and gave something truly life-changing at our blood drive, hosted in partnership with the American Red Cross of New Jersey and the Turkish Cultural Center of New Jersey. Together, their donations helped collect 357 units of blood—each one carrying the power to save lives.

January 18, 2026

MLK Day of Service

On Martin Luther King Day, our South Jersey Chapter came together to hand deliver 250 hygiene items/packs to high school students. Service like this reminds us that together, we can bring dignity, care, and hope to those who need it most. Thank you to Insight Foundation and the Turkish Cultural Center New Jersey South Jersey region, without you this day of service would not have been possible.

January 21, 2026

Newark, New Jersey Coat Drive

On January 21st, our New Jersey Chapter came together with Yolanda’s L.O.V.E. Org and FOCUS Hispanic Center to bring support to children in Newark. Thanks to your generosity, 150 winter coats and hundreds of toys were distributed.

January 24, 2026

Muslim Heritage Festival

On January 24th, we were honored to attend the 2026 Wayne, NJ Muslim Heritage Festival. It was a beautiful celebration of culture, creativity, and community. Children and adults stopped by our space to color, draw what makes them happy, and share joyful moments—while learning about how Embrace Relief and our America-250 Initiative serve communities in need.

February 14, 2026

Texas Diaper Bank

On February 14, in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, female students visited the Texas Diaper Bank in collaboration with Raindrop Foundation San Antonio. The group delivered 250 care packages containing baby diapers and women’s hygiene products, while also volunteering for three hours to help sort and prepare essential supplies for families in need.

February 15, 2026

TASC Columbus, Ohio Ramadan Food Package Drive

On February 15th, the volunteers of the Turkish American Society Of Ohio – Columbus came together for a meaningful Ramadan Food Package Drive — supporting vulnerable families right here in our community. In collaboration with the Immigration Integrations Committee and Noor Islamic Center, they delivered 12 Ramadan food packages, each valued at $35–$40.

February 18, 2026

Skokie, Illinois Iftar Meal Distribution

Our final Winter Supply sort-out program for the America250 Project was successfully completed at the TASC building, where volunteers from all departments of the community came together to help us reach our 250-item goal.\

February 21, 2026

Ojala Foundation Ramadan Food Package Distribution

On February 21st, almost 20 students from the TASC community gathered at the Ojala Foundation facility to distribute iftar meals to 40+ individuals. We provided Ramadan food packages to 43 families, along with winter supplies supporting 40+ individuals.

February 23, 2026

Blanket Distribution, Lake Forest, CA

Embrace Relief volunteers joined the Mayor of Lake Forest, California  for a meaningful blanket distribution event reflecting the true spirit of unity and compassion. In partnership with Pacifica Institute, the initiative went beyond providing essential supplies—it strengthened community connections and highlighted the importance of service in building stronger neighborhoods.

February 25, 2026

Skokie, Illinois Iftar Meal Distribution

On February 25th, we partnered with A Thousand Tales Restaurant and Humans at Help Foundation to provide Iftar meals to families in Skokie, Illinois this Ramadan.