News from United Muslim Foundation!

If you'd like to help us with da'wah and would like us to get in touch with you on how you can help promote the peaceful message of Islam please e-mail masuma@unitedmuslimfoundation.org with your name, e-mail address, telephone number and let us know which Sunday in June you will be available to dedicate a couple of hours to giving a presentation.

Potluck Picnic

Community potluck picnic for the Seminole County Muslim communities this upcoming Saturday from 12.00 to 6 pm at Sylvan Lake Park.

There will be food, Prizes, Islamic Trivia, games and Moon Walk for kids. This event is not sponsored by any specific organization and is just a great venue for community members from the gr...eater Orlando area to get to know each other in a laid back fun setting.

Sylvan park is located at:

845 lake Markham Road
Sanford, FL 32771
Area C; pavillion 6.

PDO Interfaith Feeding
Serving the Needy, One Step at a Time

Mark your calendars for the Project Downtown Orlando event towards the end of August 2010. PDO Feedings have been customary for a long time now; except this time, it's an interfaith feeding!

Men, women and children from different faiths will come together and join hands to serve the needy. Insha'Allah, we will all strive for attaining God's pleasure, learn about other religions, and perform Da'wah. If you would like to sign up to volunteer, please contact UMF Officer Br. Mohammed Jaffer at mohammedj@unitedmuslimfoundation.org

Also, if you would like us to consider having an interfaith at your local Orlando mosque sometime in October, please e-mail us at info@unitedmuslimfoundation.org

March of Dimes

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On May 2nd, Team UMF will once again be participating in the March of Dimes "March for Babies", a 3.5-mile walk intended to raise money to help all babies be born healthy. March for Babies (previously known as WalkAmerica) is the March of Dimes biggest fund-raiser and a national tradition with a 35-year history of success. Proceeds from March for Babies support the March of Dimes mission of preventing birth defects and infant mortality through research, education, community services and advocacy.

If you would like to join the team, or to sponsor Team UMF for this very worthy cause, please visit the team website. Credit/debit card and PayPal donations are accepted online. The March of Dimes depends on our support to keep working towards the goal of a healthy birth for every baby.

Interfaith Community Service

Join this large scale effort bringing together a multi-faith coalition for the benefit of the needy in the greater Allentown area.

For 2010 we have expanded the event from a single day to an entire week!

Sunday May 2, 2010 - At 4:45 pm there will be a Pot Luck dinner for volunteers and their families at Congregation Keneseth Israel, Allentown.

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Islam through Our Eyes
Participate Now on a Muslim Documentary

Moxie Firecracker films is developing a film about Muslim teens and their families in America. They are looking for families who might be interested in being involved. The film will profile a few months in the life of one or a handful of Muslim families. It will show how we deal with the ups and downs of life, family, and faith, making Muslims an essential part of the diverse national fabric. If you are interested in participating in this exciting film, please contact Br. Atif Fareed at atif@unitedmuslimfoundation.org.

For more information, visit www.moxiefirecracker.com

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MALV Blood Drive

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Please come and donate blood for the Miller Keystone Blood Bank, a project sponsored by the Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley (MALV).

Blood can be donated on Sunday May 2^nd from 11a.m to 3p.m at 1988 Schadt Avenue, Whitehall, PA 18052

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Nusheen Beik at nusheenbeik2@aol.com (phone# 610-391-0538). For more information, visit www.malv.org

Reports

'Islam is of the Devil' Rebuttal

Recently, in Gainesville FL, students from schools and University of Florida students started wearing t-shirts that read 'Islam is of the Devil' in red blood letters. 'Islam on Campus' reacted to their hate messages by holding an Islam Awareness month, educating others about the peaceful ways of our religion.

United Muslim Foundation made a replica of their shirts, with the message 'Ignorance is of the Devil' for students to wear on campus. These shirts were very effective, seeking to stimulate bridge building and education.

Tent City Report

From March 29th to April 2nd, UMF had the pleasure of being invited by Chaplain Miguel Rodriguez to host a da'wah booth at UCF's Tent City. For a week UMF volunteers worked hard to set up, man and take down the booth and enjoyed meeting students and others who were interested in getting more information about Islam.

We'd like to thank our special volunteers who did so much to make the event a success and the MSA at UCF for their assistance as well.

UMF Director Masuma Virji also had the pleasure of meeting with President Hitt of UCF who attended and addressed Tent City to show his support for diversity and culture and UMF volunteer and UCF student Saif Aman thanked him for making UCF a wonderful place for all students to feel welcome.

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A Thank You from Kids House
UMF Recently Donated Snack Baskets for the Abused

"On behalf of Kids House staff and all we serve, thank you for your generous donation. We appreciate your help with brightening the lives of those we serve , children and their families who are dealing with the aftermath of abuse. It is only through the kindness and commitment of our supporters that we continue to grow with the needs of our community. We are here because the need is great, and our ability to meet this need is proven. The children we serve today determing the furture of our world's tomorrow. Again, thank you for your kind spirit and dedication as a partner in protecting our children.

Sincerely,

Nancy Crawford

Executive Director

No More Hunger Campaign
A Word from Muslim Congress...

"Firstly, thank you all for participating in the projects for the NoMore Hunger Campaign through Muslim Congress. The Coalition forHomeless and Meals On Wheels campaign were successful events. OnFriday, March 26th over 150 women, children and families were servedhalal dinner at the Coalition main facility. This is attributed to theefforts of the volunteers. A special thanks to the volunteers of UMFfoundation and Husseini Islamic Center youth group for their effortsin raising awareness and sending volunteers. Please forward thismessage to anyone else who participated in the events or anyone whowould like to get more involved. Insha'Allah with the grace of Allahwe will continue this program on a monthly basis. Again, thank you foryour efforts and my Allah reward you justly."

Sending the Third Container
Update from Haiti Relief Project

"On January 12^th 2010, we received news on the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti... We acquired a large warehouse of about 20,000 sq. ft. Donations on all kinds of items started to come from many sources: Islamic Centers of Miami, Broward, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Burger King, the North Miami Beach post office, churches and other areas from around the USA." With support from various organizations such as UMF and Muslim communities, AMER is on its way to sending a third container in Haiti's way.

To read more on the arduous Haiti Relief venture that UMF has aided, click here for full report. We are grateful for your continued support.