June 12th, 2024
New Chicago migrant shelter a joint effort of governments, faith organizations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle gave a warm welcome to migrants staying at a new shelter at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.
May 30th, 2024
Chicago Turkish Festival draws more than 10,000 people
3-day event in US city showcases traditional art and cuisine
May 30th, 2024
Turkish Festival takes off in Chicago, treating visitors to cultural spectacle
3-day festival spearheaded by Chicago-based Zakat Foundation with diverse events showcasing Türkiye, Turkish culture
May 30th, 2024
Turkish Festival kicks off in Chicago, showcasing cultural wonders
A vibrant Turkish cultural festival launched in Chicago, delighting guests with a range of traditional experiences, including theater, culinary delights and lively military band performances
May 17th, 2024
Zakat Foundation of America Airdrop for Gaza
Airdrop by a Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft to provide relief assistance to the families in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday & Thursday dated 15-16/05/2024
April 29th, 2024
Zakat Foundation of America: Opens New Office in Pakistan
The office, located in the heart of Islamabad, is near prominent governmental and administrative landmarks, such as The Parliament, Supreme Court, and the residences of the President and Prime Minister.
April 23rd, 2024
Chicagoland Migrant families expected to move into former school in May
The first of about 300 migrants are expected to move into the former St. Bartholomew school building in early May, according to Eric Wollan, chief capital assets officer of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
April 15th, 2024
City of Chicago Updates to the New Arrivals Mission
This week, the Mayor’s Office briefed Chicago City Council members on the current status of the New Arrivals Mission and a new funding request to be introduced in Budget Committee on Monday, April 15.
April 8th, 2024
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Chicago Transforms Into Shelter for Families
In what's being called an exemplary show of unity across government and faith organizations, a shelter for families in need is set to open its doors at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Chicago.
April 8th, 2024
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church to Serve as New Family Shelter in Intergovernmental, Interfaith Agreement
The shelter will be operated by the Zakat Foundation at no cost to the City of Chicago
April 8th, 2024
Migrants Will Move Into Portage Park’s St. Bartholomew This Month
The Archdiocese of Chicago is leasing the former school building to the city at no cost. The shelter will house only migrant families, starting in mid-April.
April 8th, 2024
Northwest Side church will serve as migrant shelter, focusing on 'vulnerable families'
The City of Chicago and the Zakat Foundation, a humanitarian organization, are all collaborating to establish a new family shelter for new arrivals at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church on the Northwest Side.
