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SOUTH REGION
In Oklahoma, 30 blankets and warm coats were provided to a shelter home. In Atlanta, a drive-through family program was held on the Seerah of the Prophet SAW. Seerah cards and snacks were given to the guests. In Austin, in December, ICNA Sisters collaborated with Brothers to provide warm clothes and basic winter items for a local homeless shelter. They collected funds with the help of ICNA Relief. In Florida, sisters participated in an Alzheimer’s walk. MCNA held a writing competition about the Seerah of the Prophet SAW. The first five entries received prizes.
NEW YORK CITY
» ICNA Relief held a winter clothes drive and distributed warm clothes among needy people. » A quiz competition was held in Long Island borough in December. 10 sisters participated before an audience of 35; gift cards were given to the winners. » A program on mental health was held in December, featuring a lecture by a doctor from the community, followed by a question-answer session. It was attended by about 100 sisters. » In Long Island, WhyIslam distributed gifts of candies, pens, magnets, and WhyIslam brochures to 30-35 non-Muslim neighbors. » MCNA held a virtual party at the end of the semester in Brooklyn borough. » In Queens, MCNA and YMj had a presentation titled, “The Hijab Ban in France”.
PENNSYLVANIA
» MCNA held a story program: 35 children and 2 teachers participated. » In Allentown, 60-70 food boxes were prepared and distributed among needy people.
NEW JERSEY
» More than 45 sisters attended an online program on current affairs in Jersey City in November. » A matrimonial sitting was held at the City level.
HOUSTON CITY
» Tarbiyah programs were held for MCNA teachers. » 100 sisters attended a tarbiyah meeting held for Muddarrisat in English at the Central level. » The Outreach department arranged a program for Muddarrisat titled, “My Mirror.” » Funds for the Alzheimer’s foundation were collected in a virtual Alzheimer’s walk. » Food was distributed among needy families under the Muakhah program.
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VIRGINIA
» Essential items and winter basics were distributed to the needy as well people affected by COVID-19. » A few sisters came together to house and provide for evacuees from a New York shelter home. Qur’an tablets were given to the guests along with essential items. » MCNA held a regular halaqa as well as two special programs, “Blessings and Accountability” and “The Purpose of Life”. » Appreciation baskets were distributed among teachers in four schools as well as at the Alexandria Post Office. » » » »
NORTH CENTRAL REGION
WhyIslam held a fundraising event. In December, Gain Peace completed the Seerah project in which 10,000 cards about the Seerah of the Prophet SAW were mailed out. Teachers’ guidelines were given to the teachers of two schools of the district and Baklava was sent to the teachers and school administration. ICNA Sisters participated in the food pantry and Feed the Hungry project.
DALLAS CITY
» ICNA Sisters collected funds to purchase winter blankets and clothing as well as essentials for refugees. » The WhyIslam team prepared 1000 gift cards and sent them to schools, fire stations, nursing homes, and neighbors as a gesture of love and peace. They also sent some fliers to neighbors and marketed the fliers on Facebook and Nextdoor to raise awareness about Islam. » WhyIslam also arranged a special program during winter break to raise awareness about how to build good relations with neighbors. » MCNA and YMj held a Seerah Program featuring a video and a competition. 80 MCNA and 20 YMj children participated.
SOUTH BOSTON
» Warms clothes and other items and funds were collected and given to Helping Hand. » » » » »
WEST REGION
In December, a food drive was held in San Fernando Valley, in which food bags (which included breads and biscuits were distributed). Sisters distributed 100 Gain Peace cards in the Reno Unit. In Alaska, a program on the life of Jesus A.S was held around Christmas to raise awareness among people; this was in addition to weekly halaqas for reverts. In the Seattle unit, a dinner was arranged for a women’s shelter home. MCNA held a Gender Identity session and a writing competition. In San Diego, WhyIslam participated in a virtual Hijab Day program. Holiday cards and books were distributed amongst Muslim and non-Muslim neighbors and friends.
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