September 9th, 2024
Chicago’s migrant crisis in spotlight as Democrats prepare for convention
Chicago faces ongoing challenges from the migrant crisis as Democrats prepare for the convention, highlighting local tensions, policy debates, and border security.
August 19th, 2024
Global nonprofit steps in to run a migrant shelter in Chicago
Zakat Foundation opens a compassionate migrant shelter in Chicago, offering on-site services, education, and support for families seeking stability and care.
August 6th, 2024
Ambassador Bah, executive director of Zakat Foundation discuss investment in The Gambia
Ambassador Bah and Zakat Foundation discuss boosting investment in The Gambia’s healthcare, agriculture, and transport sectors to support sustainable development.
July 10th, 2024
Community organizations still asking for support, as families recover from house explosion
Support Syracuse families recovering from the Carbon Street house explosion. Learn how local organizations and the community are helping refugees rebuild.
June 24th, 2024
Community prays for victims after gas leak causes house explosion on Carbon Street
Community prays for Syracuse house explosion victims after gas leak injures 12. Learn how local support and housing safety are helping families recover.
June 24th, 2024
'You can imagine the trauma': Update on collapsed house victims
Get the latest on the Syracuse house collapse, community support for victims, and how the Zakat Foundation aids refugees and families in crisis. Learn more now.
June 20th, 2024
Mayor Johnson must end migrant shelter evictions, Latino aldermen say
Latino aldermen urge Mayor Johnson to stop migrant shelter evictions in Chicago, highlighting the impact on families and schoolchildren. Read more here.
June 20th, 2024
Zakat Foundation Distributes Qurbani Meat in New York City
Zakat Foundation of America delivers Qurbani meat to families in New York City, partnering with local organizations to support communities and fight food insecurity.
June 13th, 2024
Shelter for migrants in families opens at St. Bartholomew Church in Portage Park
St. Bartholomew Church in Portage Park opens a new shelter for migrant families, offering housing and support through city, county, and nonprofit partnerships.
June 13th, 2024
Officials celebrate migrant shelter opening in Portage Park
Chicago opens new Portage Park migrant shelter, welcoming asylum-seekers with support services, community partnerships, and a focus on inclusion and opportunity.
June 13th, 2024
Portage Park school converted into migrant shelter, hosting 300 migrants
Portage Park’s former St. Bartholomew school is being renovated into a migrant shelter, set to house 300 people. Learn about the project and community impact.
June 13th, 2024
Migrant arrivals have slowed in Chicago, but new shelter opens as need continues
Chicago opens a new migrant shelter at St. Bartholomew Church as asylum seeker arrivals slow but housing needs persist. Learn about local support efforts.
