Expanding Community Assitance and Fostering Spiritual Connection
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Expanding Community Assistance Programs
We have scaled up our community assistance by increasing the hours of operation of our Food Pantry and delivering iftar grocery boxes to families at-risk.
Each box includes halal beef and chicken, fish, cooking staples and spices, tea, potatoes, and other essentials from Bangla Bazaar in Little Bangladesh.
For those in our community who can't cook, we have partnered with Biriyani House Restaurant to provide iftar vouchers.
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In Phase One, the Social Services Committee has distributed iftar grocery boxes to over 200 families. Depending on household size, families may receive multiple boxes. The cost of each box ranges from $50-$100 dollars depending on the family.
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In these unprecedented times, we rely on one another more than ever. Would you be willing to donate $50, $100, $1,000 to provide iftar to even more families in Phase Two?
You have shown us how we can come together and show that our Center is more than a building. We are a true community bonded by faith, friendship, and mutual care.
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Be sure to select "Ramadan Iftars and Groceries" when you visit our donation page.
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We also...
- Expanded our Food Pantry hours so our amazing volunteers continue to distribute and deliver food, serving over 2,000 people/month.
- Continuously updating our Covid-19 Resources space on our website to assist you in finding what you need. View here
- Continued to reach out to community members, especially the elderly. Email info@islamiccenter.com if you or anyone you know needs help.
- Continuously strengthening our ties with our civic and interfaith partners to keep our community informed of resources.
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Fostering Spiritual Connection
With your support, we have created a robust Ramadan schedule of virtual programs aimed at enriching the mind and spirit while cultivating community:
- Launched our Ramadan website to keep you updated on our nightly programs for adults and youth, as well as the social services available to those adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit our Ramadan webpage. Download the full schedule.
- Hosted our youth Quranic recitation program last weekend. Learn more and register.
- Hosted our first Ramadan Youth Spiritual Night last weekend. Learn more.
- Hosted our Ramadan Suhoor Spiritual Mornings last weekend. Learn more.
- Continued with our virtual Jumma prayers with a Khutba from Dr. Gasser Hathout. Listen here
- Continued our weekly class on the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) with Edina Lekovic. Register here (we'll send you recordings of past sessions).
- Continued our virtual Junior Youth Group. Email info@islamiccenter.com to join.
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Support
The Islamic Center of Southern California thrives on the engagement and support of our community. Thanks to you, we have always been and always will be independent and community funded.
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