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Scholarship Deadline
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UMF is offering a $4,000 scholarship to
High School Seniors or University Students who are UMF members. Interested? Request an application packet, fill it out, and return it postmarked no later than July 15th. So sign up to become a UMF member today and start logging
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Calendar of Events
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United Muslim Foundation is happy to announce the release of a new, online calendar of community events. Located at www.umfonline.org the calendar is meant to allow for more involvement among community members in organized local events. Information regarding time, location, and registration/RSVP will be included on the site. Want to add an organization's event to the calendar? Just click on the "add event" link on the website and your event will be posted after receiving approval. It's a great way to try and increase attendance. Help the community become more aware and involved. Post your event today! |
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Salaam Alaikum/Peace be with you,
I
am excited to be at the helm again as UMF takes off into its fifth
year of operations. We have some wonderful ideas for the coming months... and some great people taking the lead! I am pleased to introduce three new officers who have joined UMF's action team: Br. Sibtain Yusufali as Treasurer,
Br. Zohaad Merchant as our Florida Events Coordinator, and Sr. Zainab Somji
as Correspondence Officer, all of whom are already hard at work planning new events and taking care of business. Two upcoming events that are perfect for families include volunteering to cheer up the elderly on June 21st at Westminster Care, and to help with the Ice Cream Social on July 12th at Kids House of Seminole County. Both are great opportunities to give back to your community, get a head start on community service hours, and meet up with others who are planning to attend. Don't forget that all the hours you put in volunteering with us are
valid toward UMF's Annual Scholarship as well - the deadline
for which is fast approaching! Be sure to read through the rest of our newsletter for even more exciting opportunities and updates. We look
forward to seeing you at one of our events insha'Allah real soon! Peace, Masuma Virji, Executive Director |
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Westminster Care
On
Saturday, June 21, UMF volunteers will be going to Westminster Care of
Orlando to spend time with the seniors and disabled children who live
there. The event will take place from 9 am to noon.
If
you are interested in helping to brighten these residents' lives, be
sure to e-mail info@unitedmuslimfoundation.org. The project is
ideal for children, adults, couples, and families, so bring a smile and
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Ice Cream Social
 Volunteers are needed to help with the 2nd Annual Kids House Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 12th from 1-3 pm. Located in Sanford, FL, Kids House is dedicated to "providing all necessary services for children who are
victims of abuse from report and investigation through treatment and
prosecution in a friendly, non-threatening environment."
Please contact info@unitedmuslimfoundation.org if you are interested! Volunteers need to arrive by 12:30 to help with set up. We hope to see you there!
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Donations for China, Update on Myanmar
United
Muslim Foundation would like to thank our generous donors and
contributors for helping us raise the $3,675 for Myanmar which has already
been sent to Islamic Relief.
But there are still more people in need. On May 12th, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China's south-western region, leaving around
55,000 confirmed dead and approximately 281,000 injured. In
some areas as many as 80 percent of homes have been destroyed. Tents
and makeshift shelters cover every available stretch of land.
Islamic Relief is now on the ground and has allocated an initial £20,000 to cover immediate
needs, which include food, water, clothing, shelter and medical
care. China has appealed for international aid. We need your help. Click here to donate online, or send your tax deductible check marked for China to United Muslim Foundation, P.O. Box 952934,
Lake Mary, FL 32795-2934. Your donation will certainly make a
difference.
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Project Downtown Orlando Fundraising Dinner
On August 9, Project Downtown Orlando will be hosting a Fundraising Dinner to raise funds for their weekly food supply and future projects.
The event will take place at
Masjid Al-Tazkia Hall at 6 pm. Tickets are $5.00 each. For more
information please contact Brother Zaid at 407.668.6154.
Project Downtown Orlando is part of a larger Muslim
initiative across the country to feed the poor. The
group meets on most Saturdays from 7:30 to 9:30 am at Masjid Al-Haq.
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Fair for Care
On Saturday, August 16th, UMF will insha'allah be hosting their 3rd Annual Fair for Care in Allentown, PA. The event is aimed at educating others about Islam, promoting unity amongst Muslims, and raising money for the Afghanistan water project, and is open to the public.
Make sure to save the date for yourself and pass the word on to family and friends! We are also looking
for sponsors, vendors, and volunteers to make this fundraising carnival a
success. For more
information or to volunteer, sponsor, or rent a
table please contact Br. Mohammed Kermalli at mohammed@unitedmuslimfoundation.org.
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Orphan Benefit Jam
On Saturday, August 23, the MSA at Valencia Community College will be hostng a benefit jam and donating the money to sponsor orphans during the month of Ramadhan.
The event will insha'allah take place at the Performing Arts Center on Valencia East Campus from 5:00pm - 10:00pm. Tickets are $20 now and $30 at the door, so reserve your spot today by emailing orphanbenefitjam@gmail.com.
Confirmed artists include...
Singers: THE SOUND OF REASON and DCLIQUE
Comedy: GANDAGHEE, AMAN ALI, and ASIF ALI
United Muslim Foundation needs volunteers to help with our table at this event. If you are interested, please contact info@unitedmuslimfoundation.org.
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Girls' Night Update
The 5th
Allentown's Girls' Night program featured a Quranic theme. Muslim
girls of the area introduced themselves through their favorite surah,
played "Nasheedical Chairs" while answering Quran trivia questions to
stay in the game, and also explained Quranic ayaat as they pertained to
their lives. Sharing views gave insight to all those who attended.
In short, the girls were able to interact through the various
activities while learning and having lots of fun!
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Sincerely,
Masuma Virji
United Muslim Foundation |
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