Your generosity gives hope and support to the widow & Orphan.

If you were moved by the Hearts of Courage Gala and the stories of Uri and Ben, we invite you to partner with us to help the IDF Widows & Orphans Organization. Due to the impact of the pandemic, they’re in a $400,000+ deficit and need our help to continue providing the support given to the widows & orphans. All proceeds from the night of the Gala and through December 31, 2022 will be sent to the IDFWO.

raise $250,000 by the end of the year. Will you stand with us?

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Text reads 'Hearts of Courage Gala' in elegant font. Scott Cunnningham

November 14, 2022 || Nashville, TN

We had the honor of hosting Secretary Mike Pompeo, Kim Walker-Smith, Netanel Hershtik, Anat Sulton-Dadon, Jay Sekulow, Steve Berger, and more! It was a historic evening in Nashville, honoring the IDF Widows & Orphans Organization and Ark of Israel initiatives to unite America & Israel.

Following the main program, we had a worship night with Kim Walker-Smith, sponsored by Hope Threatens Darkness.

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who benefits from the Gala?

All proceeds will benefit the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Widows & Orphans Organization and Ark of Israel Initiatives to unite America & Israel.

  • The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Widows & Orphans Organization are the sole organization recognized by the State of Israel to represent the widows, widowers, and orphans of Israel’s fallen soldiers.

    They strive to provide them, with the support, both financial and emotional, that a parent or spouse generally provides for his or her family, and to make a difference in the lives of our widows, widowers, and orphans.

    How does your contribution help? CLICK HERE for a list!

  • Ark Of Israel is a nonprofit organization that celebrates American values, actively works to strengthen the United States and Israel alliance, and was founded on the shared values of these two great nations.

    Ark Of Israel has partnered with several organizations in America & Israel working to change the lives of people around the world through technological advances, PTSD research and programs, business innovation, opportunities for partnership between Christians and Jews, and more!

    We have ongoing relationships with honorable organizations, including: IDF Widows & Orphans, Jerusalem College of Technology, Mt. Herzl, Joseph Business School, United Hatzalah Rescue, Bnai Zion Hospital, and Genesis 123.

The Lord said to Gideon, “I will deliver you with the 300…” - Judges 7:7

We are believing for 300 people to stand up and partner with the mission of the Ark of Israel. Together, we can become a voice for the voiceless and create opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships between our two great nations.

A smiling woman and man standing outdoors with a crowd in the background. The woman has shoulder-length hair and is wearing a green jacket over black clothing. The man has gray hair and is wearing a black shirt with a logo on it. Scott Cunnningham

Meet Ark of Isreal Founders

Scott & Heidi Cunningham

United States Air Force, Retired

Founders, Ark of Israel

United States Ambassadors for the IDF Widows & Orphans

  • Group of nine people standing in front of a memorial wall with plaques, some in military uniform and others in civilian attire, people standing with serious expressions, a framed photo of a young man in military uniform in the center, and several flags behind them.

  • A memorial display featuring a framed photograph of a young man in a military uniform, surrounded by Israeli and American flags, with a floral arrangement at the base.

  • Two men posing for a photo at an indoor event, one in a military uniform and the other in a gray suit holding a booklet titled "A Night of Heroes." Scott Cunningham

  • Two people standing in front of an ambulance, wearing orange emergency vests with Hebrew writing and a Star of David, on a city street.

  • Two women sitting on an orange emergency medical scooter with a transport box on the back, parked outside a building with a sign that reads 'The Miles Family Square.' The women are smiling, and the scooter has emergency numbers and the logo of United Hatzalah.

  • Two men grilling meat outdoors, smiling and using tongs, with a leafy hedge in the background. Scott Cunningham

  • Three professionally dressed people standing outside of a building, smiling, with a man holding a folder and the two women holding a bag. There is a sign with Hebrew text and cartoon character decorations in the background.

  • Five people standing together in a public square with historical stone buildings in the background. They are smiling and dressed in casual to semi-formal clothing.

  • A group of five people standing together indoors, smiling, with a kitchen or industrial setting behind them. Two are dressed in chef uniforms, and the others are in business casual attire. Scott Cunningham

  • Four people smiling and posing for a photo in a rustic, stone interior setting with stairs and people in the background.

  • Four people standing inside a room with a yellowish arched ceiling, posing for a photo with a rustic well and a framed map in the background. Scott Cunningham

  • Four people in an office engaged in conversation, with a man in a suit talking, a woman in a blazer listening, and a medical professional standing in the background. The office has a bookshelf, computer, and curtains with a pattern, and a plate of cake and an apple on the table.

  • A group of people, including a rabbi, chefs, and others, gathered in a commercial kitchen, engaged in conversation, with large industrial appliances and fire safety equipment visible.

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. — Psalm 68:5