Our partners in Israel offer safe and welcoming housing for 150 Lone Soldiers in Jerusalem, Herzliya, and Petah Tikva. Beyond this, we provide rent assistance to help Lone Soldiers manage housing costs that exceed the stipend provided by the military. While the government offers a living stipend, it often falls short of covering basic expenses like rent, utilities, laundry, and other daily necessities. Our support bridges this gap, alleviating financial stress and enabling Lone Soldiers to focus fully on their service and well-being.

Through our partners in Israel, we provide every Lone Soldier with access to a warm and supportive community throughout their journey—starting before enlistment, continuing during active service, and extending well beyond discharge. Our holistic approach spans a full 10-year period, ensuring consistent care and guidance every step of the way.

Our partners and hundreds of dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to provide immediate, 24/7 assistance, creating a vital support network that serves as a surrogate family.  In 2024, expanding counseling and support services became a top priority, with a focus on emotional response and helping soldiers cope with post-trauma challenges.

Our network of therapists, lawyers, accountants, mentors, and medical professionals provides expert advice and personalized support tailored to each soldier’s unique needs.

Supporting Friends of the Lone Soldier (FLS) means more than making a donation—it’s a commitment to embracing a soldier in need. Each year, FLS provides vital support to over 3,500 Lone Soldiers, addressing their physical, professional, financial, and emotional well-being. For 15 years, the Lone Soldier Center in Memory of Michael Levin has been a lifeline for soldiers serving without family support. In the wake of the Iron Swords war and Operation Northern Arrows, requests for assistance have doubled, highlighting the urgent need for resources. Your contribution to the General Fund empowers FLS to provide essential items, sponsor community events, and deliver critical support to these brave individuals.

There’s no greater symbol of family, connection, and comfort than sharing a Shabbat meal. By sponsoring Shabbat meals, you bring warmth and a sense of home to Lone Soldiers who are far from their families. Your gift ensures nourishing, home-cooked meals at various levels of impact:

$18: A single Shabbat meal for one soldier.

$180: Shabbat meals for 10 soldiers.

$720: A month of Shabbat meals for 10 soldiers.

$10,000: A full year of Shabbat meals and Havdalah treats for 10 soldiers.

These meals foster community, celebrate tradition, and remind soldiers they are never alone.

Transform a soldier’s life with a $1,800 annual sponsorship. Your support ensures they have access to a range of services designed to ease their transition into military life and beyond. This gift ensures each soldier has a dedicated personal coordinator to guide them during their service, access to an essential soldier kit with clothing and gear, and transportation assistance for travel within Israel or abroad. It also includes emergency funds for unexpected expenses, holiday and personal care packages to boost morale, and community events designed to reduce isolation. Beyond military life, the sponsorship extends up to five years of transitional support, helping soldiers navigate financial, academic, and career planning as they build their future.

FLS is dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of Lone Soldiers, offering comprehensive support to address their unique challenges. Services include mentorship programs for emotional guidance and tailored mental health initiatives, such as therapy sessions in soldiers’ native languages. Sponsorship also funds therapeutic retreats and resilience-building workshops. At the highest levels, your support enables long-term therapy and restorative treatments, including acupuncture, massages, and mindfulness practices, helping soldiers manage the stress of service and build resilience.

$250: “Welcome to Service” Starter Kit – Prepares soldiers with essential resources for enlistment.

$1,000: Community Mentorship Program – Connects soldiers with mentors for guidance and support for 12 months.

$3,000: Mental Health Sponsor – Funds 10 therapy sessions in the soldier’s native language, including CBT, art therapy, and counseling.

$7,500: Therapeutic Support Champion – Supports workshops, retreats, and resilience-building activities for mental wellness, impacting 100 soldiers annually.

Lone Soldiers face unique financial and emotional challenges, often earning less and lacking the supportive infrastructure of a home army base. Your contribution can help bridge this gap by providing comfort packages with essentials like bedding, kitchen supplies, and other home necessities, offering a sense of stability and belonging. Additionally, your support can fund communal spaces equipped with Wi-Fi and study areas, fostering connection and reducing isolation. For a lasting impact, you can sponsor an honorary room dedication, transforming a soldier’s living space into a true home with personalized furnishings and a commemorative plaque.

$500: Soldier’s Comfort Package – Bedding, desk, and decor for a sense of home.

$1,000: Kitchen & Dining Essentials – Kosher-friendly items for communal dining.

$5,000: Community Connection Sponsor – Furnishes shared spaces with Wi-Fi and study area.

$10,000: Honorary Room Dedication – Sponsors a full room with a personalized plaque, turning a soldier’s space into a true home.