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The 2020 NYC 40 Under 40 Rising Stars
Domna Antoniadis attended Fordham Law School with the aim of combining her interest in law and health care, which she did in part by co-founding the school’s health law club. She interned with the LegalHealth division of the New York Legal Assistance Group and later completed a post-graduate fellowship at the organization before being hired as a staff attorney.
Where to donate food for Thanksgiving in Milton
Looking to give back to the community ahead of Thanksgiving? These are some Milton organizations that accept food donations and more.
ICNA Relief inaugurates 23rd Muslim Women’s Shelter
There are millions of people in the United States, the world’s richest and most powerful country, who homeless , including women. The Muslim organization Icna Relief inaugurated its 23rd Muslim Women’s Shelter Home yesterday.
PHL COVID-19 Fund awards $400,000 to Philadelphia-area nonprofits
The PHL COVID-19 Fund has awarded $400,00 to 23 Philadelphia-area nonprofits in the latest round of grants.
The fund, which launched March 19 to help local nonprofits in response to the pandemic, is a collaboration led by the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Foundation, and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.
Mosque opens first-of-its-kind food pantry
One man, an Uber driver from a community near Valley Stream, was in a car accident and lost his job, which left him wondering how he would find money to feed his children. Another, a woman from Queens living in a shelter with her two children, was unsure where they would find their next meal. Similarly, a single mother from Center-each did not know how she would feed her five children.
Bucks County forms New Americans Commission to address immigrants’ concerns
A new county commission will work to bridge the gap that can often exist for new immigrants, especially those who are learning English, as they adjust to life in their new country.
City officials, advocates make last census push
With two weeks left before the U.S. Census Bureau ends counting efforts on September 30, local officials and community advocates are making one last push for all residents to fill out the census. Read more
Pass Interference: The Playbook Against Muslim Voter Mobilization
Queens lawmaker partners with AAFE urging full census participation at Flushing food pantry
With 21 days to go before a federal deadline to end the count for the 2020 Census, Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) and Council member Peter Koo joined with ICNA Relief at its weekly food distribution in Flushing on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to help community members complete their census questionnaires.
Estudiantes en Five Towns reciben gratis mochilas, útiles escolares y comida
Con un nuevo año escolar iniciando, más de 50 niños recibieron mochilas, útiles escolares y comida gratis en el «Five Towns Community Center», en Lawrence, NY, durante un evento organizado por el legislador del condado de Nassau, Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream).
Coorganizado por ICNA Relief y Gammy’s Pantry, el sorteo de regreso a la escuela realizado el 2 de septiembre sirvió como una ventanilla única para las familias que buscan ayuda para satisfacer sus necesidades al vover a las clases escolares durante estos tiempos sin precedentes.
“Gracias a la generosidad de ICNA Relief y Gammy’s Pantry, pudimos asegurarnos de que los niños de nuestra comunidad tengan todo lo que necesitan para que puedan prosperar en sus estudios y alcanzar sus metas educativas”, dijo el legislador Solages.
Article Courtesy: noticiali.com
Local nonprofit collects school supplies to help lower education gap
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — With virtual learning in full swing, access to school supplies is more important than in previous years. ICNA Relief is helping to lower the education gap by collecting school supplies to donate to families in need.
Need produce? A local organization is giving it away
A local organization in Moline is conducting a free fresh produce drive Sunday, Sept. 13.
The event will take place 2 to 4 p.m. at the Islamic Center of the Quad Cities, located at 6005 34th Ave.
September is National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning – for now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to current disasters (pandemic, fires, floods, hurricanes), there is no better time than now to create your preparedness plan.
Islamic Center creates delivery/drive up food pantry
The East Plano Islamic Center found itself rethinking one of its service programs when COVID-19 began spreading in the community. The EPIC Food Pantry had run as a traditional in-house pantry but recently pivoted to offering drive-thru and delivery options to those in need.
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank
HYBLA VALLEY, VA — When you look around your community, it’s easy to see the effects the coronavirus has had on our way of life. What’s less visible is the number of people who are now worrying about having enough to eat.
School supplies, PPE provided to kids in Utica
UTICA — The Muslim Community Association of the Mohawk Valley and Islamic Circle of North America worked together to host a free book bag giveaway for local students Tuesday afternoon at Hanna Park in front of Utica City Hall.
Islamic Association of Erie, ICNA Relief Provide School Supplies
“There is certainly a need in the community, especially during the virus. Lot’s of low income families will be impacted, but kids are still going to go to school virtually. They would still need supplies to be able to do their studies smoothly.” Razin Karu, the outreach coordinator for Pennsylvania, said.
ICNA Relief is a nationwide organization, but has chapters in different regions. The Pennsylvania chapter plans to distribute school supplies to nine cities. Erie was the first stop on the journey.
Article Courtesy: erienewsnow.com
PPP a ‘bridge’ for North Shore nonprofits in a dry time
Nonprofit organizations across the North Shore said that loans from the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) helped sustain them as streams of revenue were cut off.
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FEMA Partnership Day 2020 goes virtual
FEMA commended by the Church of Scientology Disaster Response for featuring many faith disaster response and relief organizations
We are honored to work side by side with FEMA and with other National VOAD member organizations to help survivors” — Rev. Susan Taylor, National Director, CSDR
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Teen-founded Nonprofit Helping Through COVID-19
Brianna and her family then came together to help others in need: The Subins were soon collecting gift cards, clothing, and toys for families who had been hit hard by the pandemic, and Bake Back America was officially born.
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