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If anyone who lives in or near NYC, especially in Brooklyn, this might interest you.

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Humanitarian Day (Please forward to everyone!)

Volunteers Needed for Humanitarian Day - New York, NY :: 10.14.06

Islamic Relief and MSA-NY are hosting a Humanitarian Day on Saturday, October 14. We're putting together a plan to serve people who are homeless during Ramadan.

Humanitarian Day has been happening in Los Angeles, CA for the past four years; this year, it has been expanded to Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Newark, Washington DC, Dallas, Houston, and New York.
MSA-NY will be co-hosting Humanitarian Day this year in Brooklyn, NY.

The program includes:

* distribution of food
* clothing
* hygiene packs and toys for children
* work with a local community clinic to provide basic health screenings
o blood pressure
o HIV/AIDS
o blood sugar tests
o with referrals to medical treatment if warranted.

We are recruiting volunteers from religious institutions, community organizations and schools (MSA's). There is a variety of work to be done both to prepare for the day and to provide all the services of the day itself.
We NEED an estimate of 250-300 volunteers!!!!

The products we distribute are either provided in-kind by local corporations or are purchases with gifts and donations from individuals and foundations/corporations.

MSA-NY and Islamic Relief are calling on EVERYONE to please volunteer on
October 14 and show support to Insha'Allah the first of many Humanitarian Days.

If you would like to volunteer please email Br. Mohammed Qureshi at
[email protected] ASAP!!!!

Insha'Allah this will be a memorable and inspirational day for humanity.

When: Saturday, October 14
Where: Brooklyn, NY (By masjid Taqwa!!!!)
Time: 10 am-2 pm
Why : To help out the less fortunate during Ramadan for the sake of Allah!

Contact: Mohammed Qureshi at [email protected]


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