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08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Fundraising Garage Sale!
Saturday August 29 - 11am to 3pm
SCM garage at 3806 Whitman Ave N, Seattle 98103. The garage is on the Bridge Way side of the building. We have lots of fabric, jewelry, new clothes, ethnic clothing, books, kaffiyehs, artwork, dishes, colorful flowerpots, books, and much more. Come on by, you may find that unique item you didn't know you needed! Pictured are just a few of the items available.

08/18/2026

Saed needs our help to regain his independence and mobility. Chip in today to help him continue his important work as a journalist.

Help Saed Continue His Important Journalistic Work Saed is a Palestinian who was shot and injured by the Israeli army during the first intifada. Since then, he has been paralyzed and uses a wheelchair at all times. He works as a journalist for the International Middle East Media Center. He also work...

08/05/2026

Children and young people need spaces where they can express experi­ences that may be difficult to commu­nicate through words. Artistic activ­ities help partici­pants explore their emotions, strengthen their identity and trans­form fear, pressure and frustration

07/27/2026

Don't forget to send us your messages of support and healing for Dr. Ali. We are compiling all the messages we have received so far and will send them to Dr. Ali on Monday August 3. You can reply to this post or email [email protected] with your message.

You can also donate to help his family at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-support-scm-lebanon-aid

Thank you!

07/20/2026

Many of you have been asking for an update on Dr. Ali. Sadly, he is not doing well, and his family continues to face an incredibly difficult and uncertain road ahead.

When paramedics first found Dr. Ali, he was bleeding profusely and was not breathing. His condition appeared so severe that they believed he had passed away and placed him in a black body bag. It was only after he was loaded into the ambulance that they realized he was still alive and immediately began life-saving treatment.

Dr. Ali is continuing to fight, but his condition remains very serious. During this heartbreaking time, we want to come together to support the people who need us most: his wife and children. As they focus on being by his side and navigating the challenges ahead, they are facing emotional, practical, and financial burdens that no family should have to bear alone.

We are asking our community to keep Dr. Ali and his family in your thoughts and prayers and, if you are able, to contribute in support of his wife and children. Every donation, share, and message of encouragement makes a difference and helps remind them that they are not facing this alone. Reply to this post with your message for Dr. Ali.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and continued support during this incredibly difficult time. Please continue to keep Dr. Ali, his wife, and their children in your hearts. ❤️

Donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-support-scm-lebanon-aid

06/26/2026

Read the latest update from our psychologist at our clinic in Lebanon.

06/23/2026

Update on Dr. Ali.

06/22/2026

A Story of Courage: Dr. Ali Hussein

At our free clinic in Sidon, Lebanon, we are fortunate to work alongside remarkable individuals whose dedication to service inspires us every day. Among them is Dr. Ali Hussein—a skilled dentist, a compassionate humanitarian, and a tireless volunteer whose commitment to caring for others goes far beyond the walls of any clinic.

For the past year and a half, Dr. Ali has given his time and expertise freely, serving patients both at our clinic and at the government hospital in Nabatieh. Driven purely by goodwill, he has treated countless individuals who otherwise might not have access to essential dental care. His generosity and humility have made him not only a trusted physician but a pillar of support for the community.

Recently, Dr. Ali’s life was put in grave danger in a devastating incident. While traveling, his car was struck by a drone attack. After being thrown from the vehicle, he was targeted again in a second strike. The severity of his injuries required major surgical intervention to his head and body.

Against all odds, Dr. Ali survived.

This is not just a story of tragedy, but one of extraordinary resilience. His survival speaks to his strength, the skill of those who treated him, and perhaps the same spirit of humanity he has shared so generously with others. Today, as he continues to recover, we are reminded of both the fragility of life and the profound impact one person can have.

Dr. Ali Hussein is more than a dentist. He is a symbol of compassion in action—a reminder that even in times of conflict and uncertainty, the work of healing endures.

We stand with him in his recovery and honor his unwavering commitment to serving others.
https://www.scmmedicalmissions.org/a-story-of-courage/