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.
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.
