Islamic charities scramble to raise money during Ramadan

By Emily Haynes Charitable giving is a fixture at prayers and community meals during Ramadan, but this year, Islamic nonprofits had to innovate quickly to reach donors as they sheltered in place throughout the holy month. Many Islamic charities rely on donations that come in during Ramadan to fund their work for the year.

America’s Blue Plague: Police Violence Against Blacks

By Imam Khalid Fattah Griggs   Some images are virtually impossible to expunge from our mind’s eye. Such is the case with the video of an African American man, George Floyd, begging for his life as a White Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, forcefully lodged his knee against his neck for at least five minutes […]

City Sees Progress with Social Distancing as Mayor de Blasio Fights COVID-19

NEW YORK—Mayor de Blasio announced today that social distancing measures are helping the City fight COVID-19, according to three indicators tracking hospital admissions for suspected COVID-19 cases, ICU occupants in NYC Health + Hospitals facilities, and percent of city residents testing positive for the virus. “We can’t let the natural desire to go back to […]

Food Boxes Donated to Healthcare Workers

The Islamic Circle of North America Relief organization will distribute 85 meals and food boxes worth $50 each, and thank you cards to healthcare workers on Friday, April 17 at the AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center GlenOaks (701 Winthrop Avenue, Glendale Heights Illinois 60139) from 5 pm to 9 pm.

One Organization's Assistance to Neighbors in Need

By Asma, Neighbor   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.

Maya Cosmetics to donate 400 kits of personal care products to ICNA Relief

COVID-19 has brought life as we knew it to a stand still. It has also provided companies committed to corporate social responsibility impetus to ramp up their efforts. Bridgeview, Ill., based Maya Cosmetics (www.maya-cosmetics.com) reached out to Chicago-based ICNA Relief, a local nonprofit, to ask how they could help. The result is a donation valued […]

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.

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