Who Is Hussain NY/NJ Chapter is organizing a blanket drive for the homeless Insha'Allah taking place on Saturday, January 30th, 2016. We will be giving out new blankets as well as used coats, jackets and gloves to the homeless on the streets of NYC. You can donate to the cause in various ways: - By donating money that will go towards the purchase of brand new fleece blankets.
- By donating used coats, jackets and/or gloves that are in good and wearable condition.
- By volunteering your time and effort in the collection, pre-event preparations or at the event.
Please contact your mosque ambassadors listed below in order to find out details of the drive. If you have any further questions or would like to volunteer with Who is Hussain, please don't hesitate to email us at whoishussain.nyc@gmail.com.
For SIJNY drop off; please contact Brother MOHAMEDABBAS LADHA at:
Instructions: - Please give coats, jackets and gloves only, any other clothing items will not be accepted.
- Wash or have the clothing items dry cleaned before donating.
- Donate wearable and presentable clothing items only. Any torn items will not be accepted.
- All donation items must be brought to the donation boxes located at the mosques listed above by Friday, January 29th.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE BLANKET DRIVE:
You can donate to the blanket drive in several ways:
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Donate money that will go towards the purchase of new blankets
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Donate used coats, jackets, ear warmers, and gloves
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Volunteer for the drive during the collection of items, preparations and at the event
Budget for the blanket drive:
Cost for 288 fleece blankets $1199.40
For further details regarding collections and event updates, please contact:
Mohammad Abbas Ladha (347)-906-1118
Aliya Kassam (347)-570-6974
Samiya Khalfan (516)-448-8805
Anaar N Miller (516)-395-5284
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