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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.

February 16th, 2023

Bay Area relief effort continues for earthquake victims

For Hiba Dahbour, Wednesday's midday lunch break is no break at all. She's one of many people shuttling earthquake relief supplies to a 2,500-square-foot warehouse in North San Jose.

February 16th, 2023

Local Syracuse Business Pitches in to Help Refugees During Winter Storm Elliot

A paper crafting company local to Syracuse, NY, recently rallied together with Syracuse locals to provide winter supplies to refugees in the face of Winter Storm Elliot during the holidays.

February 15th, 2023

Illinois groups launch aid efforts after earthquake in Turkey and Syria

The 21st was joined by a member of a charity organization based in northern Illinois and a journalist who's been following the story.

February 15th, 2023

Irvine community collects coats and blankets for victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria

On Sunday afternoon, a steady stream of vehicles lined up outside Lakeview Senior Center in Irvine, waiting to drop off coats, blankets and other donations for the victims of the earthquake that rocked Turkey & Syria.

February 15th, 2023

Ramadan Donation: Significance, Zakat Al Fitr, and Sadaqah

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and charity.

February 14th, 2023

Turkey earthquake becomes personal for Chicago-based executive of Zakat Foundation

As the chief operating officer of the Zakat Foundation of America, Demir, who is Turkish Kurdish American, has more than 10 years of experience helping refugees, including those in Syria, Afghanistan and Sudan.

February 14th, 2023

'Devastation is stunning': Fairfax Co. first responders aid Turkey after deadly quake

WASHINGTON (7News) — Fairfax County first responders are helping those impacted by deadly earthquakes in Turkey nearly one week after being deployed overseas.

February 14th, 2023

Halil Demir Gaziantep’ten bildiriyor

Zakat Foundation of America Genel Koordinatörü Halil Demir Gaziantep’ten bildiriyor.

February 14th, 2023

How to Help Victims of the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Thousands of volunteers and NGOs are working to reach those who have been injured, trapped, and displaced by this disaster. Below, a list of organizations working to help Syrians and Turks in immediate need.

February 14th, 2023

Here's how you can help provide earthquake relief for Turkey, Syria

As rescuers continue to pull survivors from the rubble seven days after deadly earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, global and local relief agencies are stepping up urgent appeals for aid.

February 14th, 2023

Mosque in Hilliard raises more than $100,000 for Syria, Turkey earthquake victims

Congregants at the the Noor Islamic Cultural Center in Hilliard held a bake sale and fundraiser after prayers Friday for victims of the recent devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkey and raised more than $100,000.
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