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Saturday, November 21, 2009

7th Annual Winter Clothes Drive

In the spirit of charity and helping those in need warm clothing and free health screening, please support this noble cause. The annual sponsor for this event is M.A.C.A.A. and this is the seventh ( 7th ) year of providing winter item support to the needy in the KC area.

This year's co-sponsors are:

1. KPRS Hot 103 Jamz (Radio Station)
2. Al-Haqq Islamic Center
3. National Kidney Foundation ( Free Health Screening )
4. YMCA
5. Ar-Raazaq Food Pantry
6. Hope of Glory Ministries
7. First AME Church
8. American Heart Association ( Heart Disease and Stroke Education )
9. International Black Fire Fighters Association of Kansas City
10. Al-Inshirah Islamic Center

Please Note: We are in great need of "your" support, with this noble effort. Our goal is service to Allah (swt) by providing support to Humanity. M.A.C.A.A. is a Not-For-Profit ( 501c3 Tax Exempt ) Organization. Any and ALL monetary, as well as in-kind service contributions are 100% Tax Deductible, as permitted by the IRS.

A much needed In-Kind Service is Dry Cleaning for some of the donated items.

Please contribute items to this cause to be given to the poor and needy. We are accepting monetary donations to purchase new items such as blankets, gloves, scarves,coats and hats. However, we are also accepting usable items of the same. ( So LOOK in that CLOSET for something that you can SHARE with your fellow HUMAN FAMILY. )

We "Really" Want and Need Your Support!!

For Donations, to Volunteer, or if you need additional information, please contact:

*** Imam Sulaiman Z. Salaam, Jr. (816) 589-1858
*** Hallalah Hasam (816) 260-0439
*** Antoinette Salaam (816) 277-4052

Thanks, and may Allah (swt) grant us Success in our Efforts to Help the Needy!

Sulaiman Z. Salaam, Sr. (816) 589-3194

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Maksuda Chowdhury (Dr. Ikbal Chowdhury's mother) passed away

Maksuda Chowdhury (Dr. Ikbal Chowdhury's mother) passed away last night. Innan lillahe wa ina elaha rajiun. Namaze janaja will be on 11/30/2009 (Friday) 1.15 PM at Islamic Center of Jefferson City (5123 Moreau Ridge Road, Jefferson City, MO).

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The 7th Annual "Project Neighborly Needs".

Donate new or used clean coats, hats, blankets, sweaters, scarves and gloves.

This is yearly drive organized by the local community, MECCA, at Al Haqq Islamic Center.
6941 Prospect Ave, KCMO (816) 926-0212.

Contact: Saif Islam ( saifislam61@yahoo.com )

Monday, November 2, 2009

Du'a for Dr.Emran Rouf's Dad

Emran Bhai's father is in critical conditions. As of now, he is at the Apollo Hospital, Dhaka. Please make special du'a for his recovery.