The Regional Cultural Center in Honor of Moshe and Bertha Ginnis in Emek-Hefer is dedicated to developing and maintaining regional cultural activities for the individuals as well as for the entire community. It operates the Regional Library that provides programs to encourage reading amongst children and teenagers, purchases and distributes books to local community libraries, and establishes local libraries. Its Archive Center documents the history of the region and holocaust survivors and preserves historic, local landmarks. It runs the Regional Community Center that offers cultural, educational, and recreational activities for the entire community including special programs for the elderly. It also operates centers for the handicapped and for underprivileged children, provides financial assistance, distributes food, and operates a thrift shop.