Press Clippings

April 28th, 2023

Ramadan/Eid 2023 by Rukaiya Ahmed Alibe

The Ramadan was almost halfway when I thought to update my blog. I then did my best to take down some of the information I felt was important for me to share here.

April 19th, 2023

Post-earthquakes, volunteers help Turkish, Syrian people for Ramadan

The Islamic month of Ramadan is marked by fasting and prayer, but observing this year has come with unique challenges in Turkey and Syria.

April 18th, 2023

Axios Finish Line: The season of giving

Ramadan, Passover and Easter intersect this week, spotlighting the generosity of these faith-based communities.

April 18th, 2023

Palos 118 Student Fundraiser Nets over $3100 for Earthquake Relief

Palos 118 student councils collected over $3100 during a March fundraiser to benefit those impacted by the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey.

April 17th, 2023

Around the Southland: Princess visits Rich Township, students team up for Easter baskets, and more

Palos students raise over $3K for earthquake relief.

March 24th, 2023

Ways to provide iftar for the needy peoples

Ramadan is a month of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims worldwide. Iftar is the meal eaten after sunset during Ramadan to break the day-long fast.

March 7th, 2023

Bridgeview organization sends supplies to Turkey, Syria earthquake victims

Staff and volunteers at Zakat Foundation of America in Bridgeview have been sorting and preparing a shipment of donations to be used by earthquake survivors in Syria and Turkey.

March 3rd, 2023

Another quake strikes Turkey and Syria

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Turkey-Syria border region Monday, just weeks after a major quake devastated the same area.

March 3rd, 2023

Bridgeview group helping support Turkey after devastating earthquake

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — A vast swath of Turkey is growing anxious and desperate as the population deals with the loss of shelter, food and healthcare in the aftermath of this month’s devastating earthquake.

March 3rd, 2023

Here’s how to help: Turkey/Syria quake relief as death toll surpasses 44K

A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s Hatay province this week, an area that was devastated by massive tremor two weeks ago.

March 3rd, 2023

Sacramento's interfaith community holds benefit concert for Turkey, Syria earthquake victims

Leaders from Sacramento's interfaith community came together to host a special benefit concert for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. The concert was held at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Wednesday night.

March 3rd, 2023

Turkey & Syria Earthquake Relief Efforts

On Monday, a new earthquake struck southeastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, an area already reeling from 47,000+ deaths and hundreds of thousands homes, buildings, and infrastructure destroyed.
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