Greetings of Peace,
Greetings!
On behalf of MWA, I would like to cordially invite you to our annual Celebration of the Muslim Woman on March 11th at Noon (please refer to invitation below). Each year this event is an inspiring afternoon for 500 women and we hope that you can be part of this unifying afternoon. MWA appreciates your support in helping us realize our mission to build a mutual understanding between people of diverse backgrounds. With you and your organization standing by our side, MWA was able to fulfill the following interfaith initiatives in 2011:
- Hosted a MWA Celebration of the Muslim Woman luncheon. Honoring three role models the Inspiring Woman Award, and showcasing artists and leaders.
- 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.
- Over 230 sandwiches were made and delivered to Inspiration Café, supporting individuals that suffer from homelessness and poverty.
- 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, Downtown 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 in the southside of Chicago
- Hosted a movie viewing of "Bonsai People" based on the work of Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus.
We look forward to your support and our continued partnership. It will be my personal honor to welcome you to the event. Please let me know if you can make it.
Anisha Ismail Patel
Muslim Women's Alliance
Founder & Executive Director
Muslim Women's Alliance is a Non-for-Profit 501(c)3 Organization whose mission it is to build a strong alliance between women so that they may implement shared values by promoting the principles of philanthropy, community service, personal development and building a mutual understanding between people of diverse backgrounds
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Celebration of the
Muslim Woman
March is Women's History Month and MWA would like to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Muslim women. Join us for a motivational afternoon, a time for sisters from all over Chicago land and beyond to unite, empower and inspire.
Where & When
Sunday, March 11
12:00pm - Registration & Networking
1:00 - Program Commencement
Marriott Oak Brook
1401 W 22nd St Oak Brook, IL 60523Tickets are $60  Reserved Tables of 10 for $700
To purchase in person, Click MWA Rep
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MWA's Celebration of the Muslim Woman
showcases:
A New Dawn of Style
A Visual Installation
presented by
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EMPOWER