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IRUSA Packs Meals on 9/11 Day
On September 11, 2019, Islamic Relief USA volunteers and staff were an integral part of an outstanding effort to support five different successful “9/11 Day Meal Packs“ in cities across the United States. The five cities included Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City, and Phoenix. The meal packs represent service to those in need, and remembering all who serve. Over a dozen staff members from Islamic Relief USA’s Volunteers, Public Affairs, Programs, and Fund Development departments collaborated together for the greatest possible impact. More than 60 volunteers across the country also came out sporting their blue IRUSA Volunteer t-shirts, a strong and positive representation of IRUSA’s core values (sincerity, compassion, social justice,…
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The Double Legacy of the Young Muslims of Chapel Hill
Lina Hashem is Communications Specialist at Islamic Relief USA. The last time IRUSA board member Dr. Hamdy Radwan saw all three of the young Muslims killed Feb. 10 in Chapel Hill, N.C., they were helping others. Deah Barakat was selling toothbrushes at the masjid to raise funds for dental products for Syrian refugees. He wasn’t yet quite comfortable in the role of fundraiser. “You don’t have to pay for it,” Radwan heard him say. “Just make dua for the people.” And the last time he saw sisters Yusor and Razan Abu-Salha, they were at an Islamic Relief USA fundraising dinner, pausing for a photo with their proud father. Artistic Razan…
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One TechGirl inspires with a special message to leaders everywhere
Islamic Relief USA’s Nada Shawish writes on a special letter she received from one very special TechGirl who is working hard to become a leader in a male-dominated field. I’ve read so many pieces of writing here at Islamic Relief USA. Some are from the field, some are from donors, some are from staff members, and some are from community leaders. But the ones that mean the most are the ones we receive from the people we support with your donations and volunteered time. One particular piece we received from a high school girl makes me so hopeful for the future of our world. Kenza, from the group TechGirls, believes…
