As-Salaamu-Alaykum
  
   Dear MWA Member,

As MWA supporters and active members you should be proud of all the accomplishments and strides MWA has achieved in 2010:

• MWA has been awarded a $5000 grant from One Chicago, One Nation for organizing effective interfaith activities
   
• MWA is now an official 509 (a)(2) public charity and is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) under the laws and guidelines of the IRS

• The organization has grown close to 2000 members 
   
• We once again hosted a sold out March event - Celebration of the Muslim Woman 

• Awarded three women the MWA Inspiring Muslim Woman's Award
   
• Showcased Muslima authors at the MWA Literary Event

• Donated refugee care packages and had a welcome orientation for Iraqi Mutual Aid Society families

• During MWA's Ramadan Rush for Rewards we served 1000 hours of hands-on community service during 5 successful events

• MWA members donated $17,055 to charity

• Hosted an Interfaith Community Dialogue: Women Ambassadors of Unity

• Served as a Community Partner for the Central Asia Institute Fundraising Dinner with Greg Mortenson

• Paricipated in IMAN's Takin it to the Streets Urban International Festival
   
• MWA leaders served as One Chicago, One Nation Community Ambassadors

• Partnered with PakistanFloods.com to provide information about relief efforts for victims
   
• Co-sponsored the CAMP Power Hour: Women Change Makers in Health Care

• Once again co-sponsored the UMMA Adopt-A-Refugee Initiative organizing the Kids Korner

   Anisha Ismail Patel