November 19th, 2020
Zakat Foundation’s Halil and Donna Demir Win ARISE Chicago Award
Zakat Foundation’s Halil and Donna Demir win ARISE Chicago’s Faithful Leadership Award for championing workplace justice, refugee aid, and humanitarian service.
October 27th, 2020
Zakat Foundation of America announces launch of ZakatShop™ for serving humanity
Shop ZakatShop by Zakat Foundation of America for streetwear and handmade crafts. 100% of proceeds support global humanitarian and charity programs.
October 16th, 2020
Zakat Foundation of America awarded BBB Great Nonprofits top ratings once again
Zakat Foundation of America earns BBB accreditation and is named a top-rated nonprofit by Great Nonprofits, recognized for transparency and community impact.
October 1st, 2020
Duke University awards grant to Zakat Foundation to provide books for public housing residents
Duke University grants Zakat Foundation funds to provide books, sports equipment, and food aid for Durham public housing and refugee families facing COVID-19 challenges.
October 1st, 2020
Zakat Foundation Distributes 1 Million Pounds of Fresh Food in U.S. Amid Pandemic
Zakat Foundation of America delivers over 1 million pounds of fresh food and vital aid to underserved U.S. communities, supporting food security and relief.
September 22nd, 2020
Cricket Wireless team in two-day COVID-19 food drive
Zakat Foundation and Cricket Wireless provide free grocery boxes to support Durham’s low-income families, focusing on Hispanic and African American residents.
September 17th, 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month with Food Relief to Chicago
Zakat Foundation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by providing 33 tons of fresh food to Chicago-area Latinx families, supporting food security and community health.
September 2nd, 2020
Chicago Elected Officials to help distribute 4 tons of fresh food, PPE to Chicago Latino families
Zakat Foundation and Chicago officials distribute fresh produce and PPE to Pilsen Latino families, supporting communities impacted by COVID-19 and economic hardship.
August 14th, 2020
Zakat Foundation Launches Muslim Philanthropy Graduate Institute
Apply for the Zakat Foundation Institute Muslim Philanthropy Fellowship. Earn graduate certificates in humanitarian studies online with Indiana University.
August 5th, 2020
Aldermen, State Reps and Cook County Board President to help distribute 4 tons of fresh food, PPE to Chicago Latino families
Zakat Foundation of America provides free fresh produce and medical masks to Chicago Latino families, supporting communities impacted by COVID-19 and unemployment.
August 5th, 2020
Zakat Foundation, Mothers to Hold Anti-Police Violence Rally
Join Zakat Foundation and mothers at Daley Plaza for a rally against police violence, advocating justice, unity, and change for victims and families in Chicago.
July 15th, 2020
26,000 pounds of fresh food to reach Alpharetta’s hungry
Zakat Foundation of America delivers 26,000 pounds of fresh food to Alpharetta families in need, supporting food security and local communities with healthy produce.
