Queens lawmaker partners with AAFE urging full census participation at Flushing food pantry
With 21 days to go before a federal deadline to end the count for the 2020 Census, Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) and Council member Peter Koo joined with ICNA Relief at its weekly food distribution in Flushing on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to help community members complete their census questionnaires.
Local nonprofit collects school supplies to help lower education gap
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — With virtual learning in full swing, access to school supplies is more important than in previous years. ICNA Relief is helping to lower the education gap by collecting school supplies to donate to families in need.
Need produce? A local organization is giving it away
A local organization in Moline is conducting a free fresh produce drive Sunday, Sept. 13. The event will take place 2 to 4 p.m. at the Islamic Center of the Quad Cities, located at 6005 34th Ave.
September is National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning – for now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to current disasters (pandemic, fires, floods, hurricanes), there is no better time than now to create your preparedness plan.
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank
HYBLA VALLEY, VA — When you look around your community, it’s easy to see the effects the coronavirus has had on our way of life. What’s less visible is the number of people who are now worrying about having enough to eat.
FEMA Partnership Day 2020 goes virtual
FEMA commended by the Church of Scientology Disaster Response for featuring many faith disaster response and relief organizations We are honored to work side by side with FEMA and with other National VOAD member organizations to help survivors” — Rev. Susan Taylor, National Director, CSDR
At Manhattan mosque, an imam eases a pandemic’s grief
NEW YORK (RNS) — Imam Saad Jalloh, the spiritual leader of the Islamic Cultural Center of New York, one of Manhattan’s largest mosques, is a familiar voice to thousands of Muslims across the city. Lately he’s also become a familiar voice to the staff at local hospitals. Social workers, nurses and doctors have taken to calling Jalloh to ask what to say to a dying Muslim. Every day, he advises the sick and their families across the city by phone, offering prayer.
ICNA Relief Organizes Telethon for COVID-19 Relief
ICNA Relief holds its first nation-wide telethon this Saturday, April 4th from 5-7 PM for an on TV One USA, Dish Ch. 675, Sling URDU Pack.
COVID-19 Resources
Daily ICNA Webinars ICNA brings to you informative, educational and valuable online programming for the entire family via its webinars by renowned experts and scholars. Register today: https://labssol.com/dev/iccna/webinar/
