The Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin

What The Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin does

The Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin is an Israeli nonprofit association (עמותה) founded in 2009, headquartered in Jerusalem, that supports 'lone soldiers' serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) — defined as soldiers without immediate family support in Israel, including new immigrants (Olim) and Israeli soldiers from disconnected or Haredi backgrounds. The organization was established in memory of Michael Levin, an American-Israeli paratrooper killed in the 2006 Lebanon War, and operates as the original and largest organization in Israel dedicated to this population. It runs two parallel programs: one for lone immigrant soldiers and another for Israeli soldiers without family support, delivering support across the full soldier lifecycle from pre-enlistment through five years post-discharge.

The Center's core service offerings span three pillars: a Housing Program with 6 equipped houses across Israel; a Community Center network operating in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Be'er Sheva, and Haifa; and Professional Guidance Services delivered by social workers, coordinators, psychologists, attorneys, and other specialists. Additional programs include a Volunteer Program engaging 650+ volunteers, a Pre-Enlistment Support track, Active Service support, Post-Discharge civilian integration, and supplementary fundraising initiatives such as Purim E-cards, the Plate of Hope and Color art exhibition, and the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Project. Distribution occurs through IDF conscription office partnerships, the MAHAL volunteer program, the Ministry of Aliyah and Absorption, and an online registration portal accessible globally.

The business model is donation-driven, with charitable contributions from individuals, corporate sponsors, and organizational supporters constituting the primary revenue stream. Donations are tax-deductible in Israel under Section 46 and in the United States through two partner 501c3 entities—American Support for Israel, Inc. and Friends of the Lone Soldiers. Pricing to beneficiaries is zero: all services are provided free of charge to qualifying lone soldiers, with housing rent set at 1,700 NIS per month to align with the IDF housing allowance. Cumulative impact includes 15,000+ soldiers supported since 2009 and approximately 3,500 currently active in the program, with an expected ~10% annual growth in beneficiaries driven by aliyah, Haredi-sector departures, and at-risk youth programs.

Name

The Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin

Legal name

The Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin

Website

https://lonesoldiercenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin is an Israeli nonprofit founded in 2009 that supports lone soldiers in the IDF—immigrants and Israelis without family support—through housing, community centers, and professional guidance services, currently serving approximately 3,500 soldiers with 15,000+ supported since inception.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Military Social Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military & Government Extended Stay Lodging (THAGAEAG), Military/Government Monthly Lodging (THAMAFAK), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Lone soldier support
• Military social services
• Nonprofit housing services
• Immigrant soldier assistance
• Community-based veteran support

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The primary revenue stream comes from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and organizational supporters who contribute financially to support the center's operations and soldier support programs.
2. Tax-Deductible Donations: Donations are tax-deductible in Israel (Section 46) and the USA through 501c3 organizations (American Support for Israel / Friends of the Lone Soldiers).
3. Igul Round-Up Program: Partnership with Igul for donation round-up program allowing small ongoing donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Lone Soldier Center is an Israeli nonprofit organization that provides free, comprehensive support services to lone soldiers in the IDF—both immigrants (Olim) and Israelis without family support. Its core offering spans the entire soldier lifecycle: pre-enlistment assistance (draft notice support, exemption cancellation, enlistment equipment), active service support (housing in six equipped houses, financial assistance, professional counseling, mentoring, community engagement), and post-discharge support (up to five years, including employment, education, and housing guidance). Services are delivered through four community centers, six housing facilities, and a network of over 600 volunteers and professional social workers.

Product overview

The Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive support services for lone soldiers in the IDF. The organization operates a unified support ecosystem consisting of three core pillars: Housing (6 houses across Israel), Community Centers (3 locations in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Be'er Sheva), and Professional Guidance Services (social workers, coordinators, mental health professionals). Services span the entire soldier lifecycle from pre-enlistment through five years post-discharge, covering housing, community, counseling, employment, education, and rights advocacy. Additional programs include a Volunteer Program (600+ volunteers), Purim E-cards fundraising, the Plate of Hope and Color art exhibition, and the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Project. The organization serves both immigrant soldiers and Israeli soldiers without family support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Program Six fully equipped and furnished houses across Israel (Jerusalem, Herzliya, and Petah Tikva) providing warm, safe housing solutions for lone soldiers serving in the IDF. Includes rent, utilities, internet, basic food supplies, and counselor support.
• Community Centers Physical community centers in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Be'er Sheva, and Haifa serving as social gathering spaces, providing meals, rest areas, and professional support for lone soldiers.
• Pre-Enlistment Support Program Comprehensive support from receiving first draft notice through enlistment day, including assistance with lone soldier recognition, cancellation of exemptions, guidance to pre-military preparatory programs, recruitment equipment provision, and accompaniment on enlistment day.
• Active Service Support Program Ongoing support during military service including housing solutions, financial assistance, professional and emotional support, mentoring, rights-exhaustion processes, cultural and language bridging, psychological treatments, and community activities.
• Post-Discharge Support Program Personalized plans for civilian integration up to five years after discharge, including employment support, education guidance, rights assistance, housing, and social engagement.
• Professional Guidance Services Access to social workers, coordinators, psychologists, attorneys, doctors, and other professionals providing tailored long-term individual and group treatments in multiple languages.
• Volunteer Program Network of over 600 volunteers providing cooking communities, professional services, cultural events, equipment donations, lectures, workshops, mental health treatments, food collection, and trips.
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Project Fundraising program allowing families to set up donation campaigns in honor of their child's bar or bat mitzvah, supporting lone soldiers through community engagement.
• Purim E-Cards Fundraising Digital greeting cards sent during the Purim holiday as a fundraising initiative, allowing supporters to send personalized messages to friends and family.
• Plate of Hope and Color Art Exhibition Art exhibition featuring approximately 200 ceramic plates created by Jewish, Druze, and Arab artists to raise funds for the organization. Each plate represents a unique artistic contribution supporting lone soldiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ lone soldiers supported since founding in 2009
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Sheba Medical Center (שיבא)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025Partnership for 'Returning to Life' program establishing national resilience centers in 'Beit HaLochem' (Wounded Soldiers Homes) to support injured soldiers' rehabilitation and reintegration
• American Support for Israel, Inc. (America Gives)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerUS-based 501c3 nonprofit organization enabling US tax-deductible donations for American donors giving to the Lone Soldier Center via credit card
• Friends of the Lone SoldierscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUS-based 501c3 nonprofit organization handling check and wire transfer donations from American supporters, enabling US tax-deductible contributions
• Igul (עיגול לטובה)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Igul for round-up donation program allowing supporters to make small ongoing donations to the organization
• Ministry of Aliyah and AbsorptioncoreOthersGovernment partnership for supporting immigrant soldiers and coordinating absorption services
• IDF (Israel Defense Forces)coreOthersPrimary stakeholder and partner for identifying and supporting lone soldiers throughout military service, including coordination with Military Manpower Directorate (ת"ש) for soldier recognition and rights

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• ELEM/Youth in Distress: An Israeli nonprofit supporting at-risk youth including those exiting Haredi society—one of the Lone Soldier Center's soldier pipelines. Comparable in beneficiary population overlap and Israeli youth social services delivery model.
• Latet Israeli Humanitarian Aid: One of Israel's largest humanitarian nonprofits providing food, social, and educational aid to populations in need. Comparable in nonprofit scale and Israeli social-services delivery model, though its mission targets broader low-income populations rather than soldiers.

Direct peers

• Wounded Warrior Project: A major US nonprofit providing programs and services to wounded US military veterans. Comparable in mission of post-service reintegration support, mental health treatment, and career transition services for former service members.
• Brothers in Arms (Acharai): An Israeli nonprofit established in 2017 that supports combat veterans and lone soldiers through educational, employment, and community reintegration programs. Closest direct peer given shared Israeli lone-soldier beneficiary base and parallel mission of veteran reintegration.
• Friends of the IDF (FIDF): US-based 501c3 that raises hundreds of millions annually to support IDF soldiers and their families through wellbeing, educational, and cultural programs. Comparable as a diaspora-funded IDF support organization with overlapping soldier welfare and educational programming.
• Fisher House Foundation: A US nonprofit providing free temporary lodging to military and veteran families near medical facilities. Direct peer in military housing provision and family-style residential support model.
• Pal-Issue (Israeli Lone Soldier Support): An Israeli organization providing practical support (housing stipends, equipment, holiday packages) specifically to lone soldiers serving in combat units. Direct competitor in the same beneficiary niche with overlapping housing and welfare support services.

Broad incumbents

• Yad Sarah: Israel's largest volunteer-based nonprofit providing equipment lending, homecare, and support services for elderly, disabled, and at-risk populations. Comparable in scale and Israeli volunteer-dependent service model though focused on civilian populations.
• Jewish Agency for Israel: Israel's primary organization handling aliyah and absorption of Jewish immigrants, including those who become lone soldiers. Comparable in aliyah support pipeline and government partnership model; multiple Center board members are former Jewish Agency executives.

Others

• Taglit-Birthright Israel: An Israeli nonprofit providing free educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults—many of whom subsequently make aliyah and serve in the IDF as lone soldiers. Functions as an upstream pipeline feeder for the Center's beneficiary population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LSCMichaelLevin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LoneSoldierCenterML
• Facebookfacebook.com/lonesoldiercenter
• TikToktiktok.com/@lone_soldiers_center
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lsc-michael-levin

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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