#1. Help Us Reach Our Target

This month of Ramadan has been an extraordinary one as the pandemic continues to impact us all.

We miss the children’s smiles running around the masjid, the sense of community we feel when breaking our fast, and standing side by side for Taraweeh in the masjid, among other things we used to do with one another in this blessed month.

Despite the challenges we’re facing, our masjid is still active.

Together with your help we have moved many of our programs for our community to a virtual setting. As you saw in our previous newsletters we are bringing the masjid to your home. We are also active in the COVID-19 relief efforts with our partners.

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Our Ramadan target for this year is $500,000 and we call upon your support to reach our goal.

You have been instrumental in supporting Masjid ar-Rahmah all these years. We would not have grown to where we are today without your support, time, and energy.

You can donate with any of these options:
 

You can also donate with an interac e-transfer to info@amacanada.org

As our beloved Prophet said, "Charity does not decrease wealth." May Allah reward you for your generous contribution.

#2. AMA COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Up Clinic

Ottawa residents aged 50+ in high-priority neighbourhoods are now eligible to book COVID vaccine appointments at upcoming pop-up clinics.

To check if you're eligible, please visit Ottawa Public Health's COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Screening Tool.

A limited number of appointments are available at AMA Centre. Here are the details:

Dates:

• Saturday, April 24
• Sunday, April 25
• Monday, April 26

Address: AMA Centre (1216 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2P1)

Booking Information: Please contact Ottawa Public Health at: 613-691-5505

Walk-ins are strictly not allowed. Please make an appointment by calling the aforementioned contact number.

#3. AMA COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site

AMA Community Centre is partnering with the Ottawa Hospital, CHEO, Ottawa Public Health, and Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre to facilitate COVID-19 testing in our local community.

The COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site at the AMA Community Centre is a temporary out-of-hospital clinic where people will be assessed by a health-care provider and tested for COVID-19 if required.

Residents can book an appointment by calling 613-737-8193, however, same-day walk-ins will be accommodated. You don't need to have an OHIP card to be tested, but if you have one, please bring it.

If you need to cancel your appointment, you may do so by calling 613-737-8193.

Here are the details:

Location: AMA Community Centre (1216 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 2P1)

Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

Ages: All ages except for children younger than 2 months

Booking Information: Call 613-737-8193 to book an appointment. Walk-ins are allowed

#4. Ramadan Programs for Week 2

#5. Chai & Chat

Join us as we discuss our Ramadan plans and goals and learn all about how to stay focused during this blessed month. Bring a journal or your online planner and get organized to make the most out of Ramadan. Get ready to have informal and entertaining conversations with sisters in a welcoming environment.

#6. Community Announcements from Ottawa Public Health

• Stay at home order
• School closures
• Where to get tested for COVID-19
• Importance of screening