{"id":545,"date":"2026-07-30T16:14:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T16:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homaorg.org\/?page_id=545"},"modified":"2026-07-30T17:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T17:38:11","slug":"founders-message","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homaorg.org\/fa\/founders-message\/","title":{"rendered":"\u067e\u06cc\u0627\u0645 \u0628\u0646\u06cc\u0627\u0646\u200c\u06af\u0630\u0627\u0631"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"545\" class=\"elementor elementor-545\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-507bfaa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"507bfaa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea9fd6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ea9fd6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6aff38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6aff38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear Friends,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is with deep gratitude, hope, and a profound sense of responsibility that I welcome you to the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iranian Christian Solidarity Organization (HOMA)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u0647\u0645\u0627\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">was founded on a simple yet powerful conviction: every person deserves to live with dignity, freedom, hope, and a genuine sense of belonging. Across the world, countless individuals and families face displacement, persecution, social isolation, economic hardship, and the challenges of beginning life again in unfamiliar communities. Many\u00a0possess\u00a0remarkable resilience, talents, and aspirations, yet often lack the support networks needed to rebuild their lives with confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As someone who has\u00a0witnessed\u00a0the challenges faced by many Iranian newcomers,\u00a0I believe that lasting change\u00a0begins with compassion, unity, and service. Our organization exists not merely to\u00a0provide assistance, but to build a community where people are welcomed, supported, empowered, and encouraged to contribute their gifts and talents to society. We believe that when individuals flourish, communities flourish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Iranian Christian Solidarity Organization is committed to promoting community engagement, supporting successful settlement and integration, strengthening families, encouraging volunteerism, advancing educational and leadership opportunities, and fostering partnerships that contribute to stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities throughout Ontario and across Canada.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This mission cannot be\u00a0accomplished\u00a0by one person or one organization alone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It requires the generosity of individuals, the dedication of volunteers, the wisdom of community leaders, the partnership of churches, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and public agencies. Together, we can create welcoming communities where newcomers are not only supported but also empowered to become active and valued members of Canadian society.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, I extend a heartfelt invitation to people of goodwill everywhere in the world\u2014and especially to our friends in\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canada<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">United States<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014to stand with us.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you choose to\u00a0volunteer\u00a0your time, share your professional\u00a0expertise, become a community partner, make a financial contribution, advocate for our mission, or simply introduce others to our work, your support will help transform lives. Every contribution, large or small, strengthens our ability to reduce isolation, build leadership, foster belonging, and create opportunities for individuals and families seeking hope and a new beginning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our vision is rooted in compassion. Our work is guided by integrity, accountability, respect, and service.\u00a0We believe that faith should inspire action, hope should overcome fear, and love should be expressed through practical service to others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I invite you to\u00a0become part of\u00a0this journey. Together, we can build bridges across cultures, strengthen communities, and create a future in which every person is treated with dignity and\u00a0has the opportunity to\u00a0thrive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On behalf of our Board of Directors, volunteers, partners, and the many individuals and families we\u00a0seek\u00a0to serve, thank you for believing in this vision. Your encouragement, partnership, and generosity will help us make a lasting difference for generations to come.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With sincere appreciation,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eraj Kazemi<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founder<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iranian Christian Solidarity Organization (HOMA)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d53df24 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d53df24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f05486 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1f05486\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/homaorg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img.ataa_-576x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-529\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homaorg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img.ataa_-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/homaorg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img.ataa_-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/homaorg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img.ataa_.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friends,\u00a0 It is with deep gratitude, hope, and a profound sense of responsibility that I welcome you to the\u00a0Iranian Christian Solidarity Organization (HOMA).\u00a0 HOMA\u00a0was founded on a simple yet powerful conviction: every person deserves to live with dignity, freedom, hope, and a genuine sense of belonging. 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