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Past Contributions
In Nov 2007, when Bangladesh was ravaged by Sidr Cyclone that washed ashore thousands of carcasses of livestock and human beings alike, we volunteered to help bring some form of relief to those who were still alive. Members of Manassas Mosque helped collect clothes. We collected $500 that was used to buy medicine from local pharmacies. We also helped sell $100 worth of tickets to a theatrical event sponsored by the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Alumni. The entire proceeds went directly to the affected individuals. The show, which raised $20,000, was followed by a march sponsored by ORCA (Old Rajshahi Cadet Association). The amount was then matched by Verizon.
2005: ADAM Center
In 2005 we collected tents and clothing for the Great Pakistan Earthquake that affected mostly the Northwest Frontier province. We collected clothing from neighborhoods and from the members of Manassas Mosque. We also bought 30 tents; each would house 10-12 individuals. Although it was not enough but still if we could shield even one person from the below zero temperatures of the Himalayan mountains where the earthquake made its greatest impact, it was still better than none. Although we shipped the good as fast as we could, there was a delay in the distribution due to disrupted rail lines. Once the goods arrived by air in Karachi, Pakistan, it was transported by train to Lahore. The tracks from Lahore to Peshawar and the far north were destroyed by the earthquake. So, they had to use other means (including donkeys) to transport them.
2004: Asia Relief
In December of 2004, when the South-East Asia was devastated by the tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands of people in Asia and Africa, we collaborated with Asia Relief to raise donations, medication and clothing for the affected families of Sri-Lanka. The employees at Inova Urgent Care Center unofficially gave their donations and emergency medical supplies, which included, syringes, gauzes, alcohol preps, Tylenols, et cetera. We also gathered a truck full of clothes from members of Manassas Mosque to be sent with the shipment.
1996: Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry
In 1996 our organization helped NOVAM transport its associates to and fro their respective medical appointments.
1994: Action in Community Through Service
In the summer of 1994, our organization volunteered its time to ACTS, which caters to victims of domestic violence and homelessness. We assisted in the administrative tasks and distributed food to the homeless.
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