When Eliezer Myski lost his father at just nine years old, the loss ran deeper than grief alone.
His mother was suddenly left alone, grieving, raising a family,
running a household, and carrying every responsibility she had once shared with her husband.
Eliezer stepped in. Still a child himself, he learned to fix, patch, lift, and carry. He filled in wherever he could. And as he grew older, he realized something:
Across the community, widows were quietly doing the same—juggling heartbreak, parenting, finances, and home maintenance without support.
What began as one boy’s response has grown into a full-fledged
support system for widows across seven communities. Eliezer was joined by…
Today, Shomati helps in whatever way is needed.
From practical repairs and home maintenance to emotional support,
therapy referrals, or help navigating the systems and resources available to them.
Shomati is their safety net.
Their support system.
A quiet response to their cries:
We hear you. We’re here.
