Press Releases

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September 29th, 2017

Stateless and Persecuted: Zakat Foundation of America Sends Aid to the Rohingyas

Zakat Foundation of America’s first responders are on the grounds along the border of Bangladesh and Myanmar. Team members are serving the Rohingya who have fled the devastating trauma in Myanmar.

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September 19th, 2017

Volunteer Days: Strengthening Our Faith Through Charity; Binding Faith and Service

CHICAGO, August 24, 2017 — Zakat Foundation of America will kick off a new monthly series, “Volunteer Days,” at the Zakat Foundation of America Unity Center.

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September 13th, 2017

Response to Hurricane Irma

In response to Irma, Zakat Foundation of America quickly mobilized a team of staff and volunteers to assess the damages and take action in Florida.

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September 11th, 2017

Zakat Foundation of America Initiates Chicagoans For Texas Relief Effort with the ‘Caravan of Love'

CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 — In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Zakat Foundation of America mobilized an emergency relief response team.

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September 11th, 2017

Zakat Foundation of America Contributes to a Safer Chicago “Be Ready to Protect Them”

Zakat Foundation of America partnered with First Defense Legal Aid (FDLA) to sponsor, produce and distribute a “Be Ready to Protect Them” campaign.

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August 31st, 2017

Zakat Foundation of America Initiates Chicagoans For Texas Relief Effort with the ‘Caravan of Love’

Zakat Foundation of America responds to Hurricane Harvey with emergency relief efforts, including the transportation of humanitarian aid to Houston, Texas.

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August 28th, 2017

Zakat Foundation of America Deploys Disaster Relief for Hurricane Harvey Victims

CHICAGO, AUGUST 28, 2017 — In the past 15 years, Zakat Foundation of America has responded to almost all major international and domestic disasters.

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August 24th, 2017

Inaugural Back-to-School Charity Fashion Show

CHICAGO, August 24, 2017 – Zakat Foundation of America will be participating in the first South Shore International College Preparatory High School Back-To-School Charity Fashion Show.

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August 15th, 2017

UNRWA-USA and Zakat Foundation Partner on Rebuild Gaza

August 15, 2017 Zakat Foundation and UNRWA USA partnering again to repair houses for 83 refugee families living in the blockaded Gaza Strip.

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July 3rd, 2017

Celebrate With Us! Zakat Foundation Organizes 5th Annual Fourth of July Cookout

CHICAGO, JULY 3, 2017 — On July 4, 2017, the Zakat Foundation of America will host its Fifth Annual Fourth of July Cookout, in collaboration with its sponsors, America’s Islamic Heritage Museum (AIHM) and Forum U.S.A.

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May 17th, 2017

Awareness Team in One of the Activities

Zakat program and outreach coordinators Marcus and Abdul Hamid during her presentation at Maureen Valley College on Zakat helping empower individuals and communities in the United States and the world.

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March 20th, 2017

Zakat Foundation Partners with United Nations Relief and Works Agency to Rebuild the Gaza Strip

Zakat Foundation Partners with United Nations Relief and Works Agency to Rebuild the Gaza Strip, UNRWA is providing assistance to 141K Palestine refugees.