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Assalaam Alaykum <<First Name>> & Greetings of Peace!

The Islamic Center of Southern California is an independent organization whose primary goal is the development of a vibrant American Muslim identity through spiritual, educational, and recreational activities. 

Week 4 of #StayAtHome:

Even though our doors are closed, we are with you!

While our doors are closed, we're proud of the way our team of staff and volunteers continue to expand our work behind the scenes to ensure that you are supported and we as a community are connected to one another.
 
Our Social Services Committee has taken extra steps to support those most impacted by the economic fallout caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 Resources

Our response


Here's how we're continuing to foster community:   
  • We have added even more programs to our Livestream schedule. Bookmark our Livestream page | Download the full program schedule.
  • Created a Covid-19 Resource space on our website to assist you in finding what you need. View here
  • Hosted #PrayWithMea multifaith prayer session with faith and civic leaders on Facebook. Watch here
  • Continued with our virtual Jumma prayers last week with a Khutba from Dr. Saleh Kholaki.  Watch here
  • Hosted a "Sunday Talk" with Dr. Jamil Momand about the chemistry of coronavirus.  Watch here
  • Hosted a Tafsir (meanings of the Quran). Watch here
  • Continued our weekly class on the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with Edina Lekovic. Register here (we'll send you a recording of what you've missed). 
  • Continued to host our weekly Quranic recitation class with Sh. Asim. Email info@islamiccenter.com to join. 
  • Hosted a new Tafsir class Wednesdays at 5:00PM with Sh. Asim. Watch here 
  • Began hosting virtual Isha prayers + reflection on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays with Sh. Asim via Livestream. Bookmark our Livestream page
  • Continuing to reach out to community members, especially the elderly.
  • Held our first Coffee and Converts weekly meeting over Zoom to support our converts. Email info@islamiccenter.com to join. 
  • Our amazing volunteers continue to deliver food from our food pantry to community members.
Read last week's updates here
 
Download our Printable Events Calendar

Your role

 
Here's what you can do:
As we work together to keep our community healthy and safe, we ask you to support the Islamic Center today with your generous donation in order to sustain our ongoing programs and services.

At a time when our collection box isn't being circulated on Fridays and Sundays (our busiest days), we ask that you
dig deep to give what you can. Last week, we fell shy of our weekly fundraising target, but you can help us close the gap. 
 
Now there's a higher tax incentive to give
 
The CARES Act raises the charitable deduction limit from 60 percent to 100 percent of adjusted gross income for itemizers, and non-itemizers can now deduct up to $300 in charitable giving. C-Corporations can also deduct 25 percent of their taxable income, rather than 10 percent. Talk to your tax advisor about what that means for you.

Would you be willing to make a monthly gift towards cultivating community during these challenging times?
 
Become a Monthly Donor
Make a one-time donation
Other ways to support: 

Next steps


Here's what we're doing next: 
  • While respecting social distancing, working on creative solutions to provide our community members in need with iftar dinners during Ramadan.
  • Continuing to find new ways to upgrade our Livestreaming capabilities and adding more programs
  • Planning for virtual Ramadan services.

Support

Please be as generous as you can. Your monthly gift—whether it's $25, $75, or $500—will help us cover our operating costs during these challenging times.
 
Become a Monthly Donor
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