“Repel evil with that which is better” - Quran 41:13

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." - Psalm 23:4

On April 9, 2017 as Egyptian Copts gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday in churches, terrorist attacks in Tanta and Alexandria claimed over 46 innocent lives and resulted in over 120 injuries. There is a long history of persecution of the Coptic minority in Egypt that has escalated in the last years; attacking several places of worship. 

Muslims and Copts have a history of standing together in the face of evil, violence, and division. This act of violence will not divide us. 

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How funds will be distributed 

Thank you for considering supporting the victims and the families of victims of this tragic attack through this fundraiser. We will ensure that funds collected through this campaign will go to the victims and the families of the victims most affected by the tragic events that unfolded on April 9, 2017. 

The Coptic Orthodox Church Archdiocese of North America, which is under the leadership of Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria, has offered to distribute the funds collected from this effort to those most in need. Funds raised will be personally delivered via certified check to the Church.