Press Clippings

Dozens of countries have offered aid to Turkey and Syria in the wake of earthquakes [SANA/Reuters]

February 9th, 2023

How to donate to the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria | earthquake news

Devastating earthquakes have killed thousands in southern Turkey and northern Syria, and dozens of countries have deployed search and rescue teams as humanitarian groups scramble to respond to the complex situation.

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February 9th, 2023

Local Man Returns to Turkey Amid Earthquake Destruction

Scenes of grief, destruction and heartbreaking loss are emerging from Turkey and Syria after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the countries in the early morning hours.

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February 9th, 2023

Muhammad Ali’s Daughter Urges Everyone to Donate for People Affected by Earthquake in Turkey & Syria

Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Maryum Ali urges everyone to donate for people affected by earthquake in Turkey and Syria

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February 9th, 2023

This time, the disaster relief effort is personal for global aid executive in Chicago

The COO of the Zakat Foundation of America sprang into action as her family in southeastern Turkey deals with the earthquake devastation.

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February 9th, 2023

Turks and Syrians in US watch in horror after earthquake hits homelands

Members of America's large Turkish and Syrian communities are trying desperately to learn news of loved ones who may have been affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which has killed more than 5,000 people.

Residents retrieve a child from the rubble of a collapsed building in the town of Jandaris, in the countryside of Syria’s northwestern city of Afrin on Monday. Rami Al Sayed / AFP – Getty Images

February 9th, 2023

Wisconsin Muslims join the race to help quake victims

Sunday evening, news broke of a devastating earthquake wreaking havoc on southern Turkey and northern Syria. Turkish and Syrian Wisconsinites began frantically calling relatives to find out if their loved ones were safe.

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January 10th, 2023

Altenew Reflects on a Successful Year and Looks Forward to What's to Come

This online paper crafting company looks back on 2022 and reflects on its greatest successes for the year while looking forward to its goals for the future.

The annual MAS-ICNA Convention, one of the largest Islamic conventions in North America, was held at Chicago's McCormick Place Dec. 26-28. (Courtesy of Syed Ullah)

December 31st, 2022

Thousands join MAS-ICNA Convention at McCormick Place despite cold snap

The annual MAS-ICNA Convention, one of the largest Islamic conventions held annually in North America, was held at McCormick Place Chicago from Dec. 26-28, 2022.

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November 23rd, 2022

Remarkable celebration of the 30th anniversary of Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) hosted its 30th anniversary Annual Dinner on Saturda

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November 23rd, 2022

Vaso celebra 18 años y realiza un evento solidario a beneficio de los niños y niñas

La Asociación Civil Vaso de Leche cumple 18 años de trabajo ininterrumpido combatiendo la problemática de la niñez en la ciudad de Córdoba.

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October 3rd, 2022

Alkhidmat, Zakat Foundation of America join hands for distribution of 140 tonnes of rice

President Alkhidmat Foundation M. Abdus Shakoor and Executive Director Zakat Foundation of America Farrukh Raza participated in the press conference.

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September 14th, 2022

The State of American Muslim Philanthropy: 21 years after 9/11

The terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001 were transformative to the American way of life. Its impact was particularly felt in the Muslim American community when it was discovered that the terrorists were of the Islamic faith.