As the year winds down, we want to thank you for supporting Muslim Women's Alliance.  It is truly because of you, that MWA has accomplished a tremendous amount.  Your generosity, prayers and active engagement is very much appreciated!   

Throughout the year, we depend on contributions from individuals like you to carry out our non profit-501(c)3 organization's goals.  We encourage you to end the year on a "giving" note.  Kindly consider a donation today to help people in need and to empower women and families through civic engagement and community leadership.  Last year with contributions from our generous corporate sponsors and private donors MWA accomplished so much for the common good:  

• Donated nearly thirty thousand dollars ($30K) to serve communities from diverse religious backgrounds
• Implemented 16 civic engagement programs
• Contributed over 5000 hours of civic engagement and hands-on service 

In 2011 MWA planned and executed the following programs to meet their mission of promoting philanthropy, community service, personal development and building a mutual understanding between people of diverse backgrounds:

• Hosted a MWA Celebration of the Muslim Woman luncheon.   
• Through our Read for Need program we collected close to $3,000 for the Advocate Hope Children's Hospital.
• Executed a successful Ramadan Rush for Rewards campaign contributing 1,200 hours of hands-on community service hours and monetary donations to help the needy from diverse faith backgrounds.   
• A successful pre-Ramadan drive was conducted to provide necessities including $10,000 of meat vouchers.
• Arranged an iftar for the Masjid Qassam community where members donated $1000 for the masjid maintenance.
• Over 230 sandwiches were made and delivered to Inspiration Café, supporting individuals that suffer from homelessness and poverty.
• 210 backpacks were donated to the UMMA Center.   
• MWA's Feed My Starving Children event drew over 100 volunteers, including children, who packaged about 13,000 meals for drought victims in Africa.
• Hosted a community panel discussion on the inclusion of our children with special needs.
• MWA speakers presented at Fourth Presbyterian Church, to discuss Muslim women and address misunderstandings
• Co-sponsored an iftar at Temple Sholom for 400 people of all faiths.
• Collaborated with Fourth Presbyterian Church to assemble over 100 backpacks. 
• Partnered with the The Lady of Sorrows Basilica, with almost 60 volunteers who prepared breakfast for 200 homeless people.
• Initiated a Community Dialogue on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 where 150 people of all faiths gathered for a free viewing and discussion on the movie "Fordson: Faith, Fasting & Football."
• Supported the Chicago Muslim Turkey drive, helping to provide 760 turkeys to families in need.
• Hosted a movie viewing of "Bonsai People" based on the work of Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus.  

The above list of activities demonstrates that your financial support has made a definite positive impact.   Your monetary assistance is pivotal in sustaining an effective non-profit organization that enables Muslim women together with others from diverse backgrounds to contribute to the betterment of our society.

If you are someone that is still contemplating a year-end, tax-deductible contribution, we want to encourage you to give now to MWA.  Take advantage of this opportunity to make an impact...make today count.  May you be rewarded for your good deeds.

On behalf of the MWA Board, I sincerely thank you for your overwhelming support this year.  We look forward to your continued involvement in 2012.