One Organization's Response to Assist Neighbors in Need
As COVID-19 spreads like wildfire in our communities, low-income families are struggling the most. The elderly are at risk. Self-employed workers see their businesses dry up. This trial is unlike any other of our time for many reasons, most of all, because it affects everyone.
Houses of worship help those effected by virus outbreak
(RNS) — The United Methodist Church has long promoted abstinence from alcohol. But that didn’t stop City Road Chapel in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee, from announcing a Bar and Restaurant Workers Help Fund this week to assist locals whose food-service jobs have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Helping to deflect outbreak hardship in Inwood
To aid in defraying the financial hardships people are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic, County Legislator Carrié Solages, who represents Inwood, partnered with Islamic Council of North American Relief and provided 100 families with food supplies on March 16. At 385 Bayview Ave. in Inwood, Solages and ICNA Relief representatives distributed the items. According to […]
Local volunteers served up hot meals to homeless
ATLANTA (CBS46) – A local religious group reached out to help feed Metro Atlanta residents who could be vulnerable by the rush on grocery stores recently due to the coronavirus outbreak. Volunteers with ICNA Relief served hot meals to the homeless Sunday on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard N.W. in Atlanta between 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 […]
Volunteers, faith groups, nonprofits expand efforts to reach seniors
Derek Stevenson thought about his 89-year-old grandmother when he heard about older people who were stuck at home because of the coronavirus and the potential risks to those over age 60. Although his grandmother lives with an aunt in metro Atlanta, he said he would want someone to step in and help her during this […]
Noted Islamic Body Gives Away Meals To Homeless In New York City
A prominent Islamic charitable organization distributed hot meals among hundreds of homeless people in New York City on a cold Thursday afternoon.
Wayne County provides assistance to locals Veterans
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Wayne County Treasurer’s Office hosted the third annual Veteran’s Resource Fair on Thursday, November 21 at Bellagio Banquet and Conference Center, providing veterans, spouses and family members help and information on healthcare, employment, housing, utility assistance and much more.
Chesterfield Clinic Connects with Underserved Community
By Gabrielle Harmon, October 28, 2019 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Volunteers with the Muslim Community Center of Chesterfield and ICNA Relief partnered to host a free clinic Sunday for people in need of healthcare.
ICNA CSJ Helps Coordinate Massive Protest in Houston
(Houston, Sept 22, 2019) – ICNA Council for Social Justice helped coordinate what could be the largest protest in American history against a foreign politician.
