"Those will be given their reward twice for what they patiently endured, and [because] they avert evil through good, and they spend from what We have provided them." (Quran, 28:54)
1. Free Debtors from their Debts with Your Zakat
Poor families could not pay off these debts:
- $140
- $600
- $2,000
- $475
Please mark your check with zakat to pay off debt.
"Zakat is for…those in debt" (Quran, 9: 60)
2. Feed the Hungry
FAITH runs a food pantry where poor families pick up groceries so they don't go hungry.
We need donations of:
- Oil
- Rice (basmati)
- Mac & Cheese
- Lentils & other beans
- Cereal
- Canned fruit & vegetables
- Sugar
Hygiene products also needed:
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Laundry Detergent
- Diapers
Drop off the items to the FAITH Thrift Store during open hours:
FAITH Thrift Store
795 Center Street #2A
Herndon, VA 20170
571-323-2198 - ext. 9
Store Hours
Tuesday: 10am–4:30pm
(Thrift Store closed Mondays & Fridays)
3. Thrift Store - your good condition items graciously accepted
Yes, we welcome:
- Clothes
- Shoes
- Household Items
- Decorations
- Books
- Toys
- Jewelry
- Electronics
- And much more!
Drop off Your Donations to the
FAITH Thrift Store
795 Center Street #2A
Herndon, VA 20170
571-323-2198 - ext. 9
Store Hours
Tuesday: 10am–4:30pm
(Thrift Store closed Mondays & Fridays)
Thrift Store Donation Pick-Ups
By Special Arrangement
Contact: zohramir@yahoo.com
4. FAITH on Washington Post website
In the Washington Post online "On Faith" section, FAITH was described by Daisy Khan, Executive Director of American Society for Muslim Advancement, as a "phenomenal Muslim-led organization that provides help to domestic violence victims, regardless of their faith perspective."
March Emergency Cases
Your Zakat/Sadaqa Needed!
- Single Mom. Chantilly. She has cancer and cannot work. She lives with her son who is also ill and does not work. The daughter-in-law is supporting the family. The house they were renting was foreclosed and they had to move out. They are now moving to another house. They need the first month's rent until the mom can get disability assistance. $599 needed.
- Single Mom with 3 Kids. Shelter. They are living in the shelter and need help paying 1 month of storage. $82 needed.
- Single Mom with 5 kids. Shelter. They are living in the shelter and need help paying for her cell phone bill. $176.44 needed.
- Family of 5 with 3 children. Herndon. Kids are 8, 3, and 10 months. Husband works but is not making enough to cover the bills. Wife is looking for a job as well. Need help paying car insurance. $179 needed.
To Donate Now, Here's How
Choose which option is best for you:
A. Donate to FAITH online with PayPal. Enter the donation amount ($50, $100, or more).
To donate now with PayPal: Donate
B. Mail your check made out to "FAITH" with "wherever most needed" in the memo line. Mailing address:
FAITH Social Services
795 Center St. Suite 2A
Herndon, VA 20170
C. Deliver your cash or check donation in person
- To the FAITH office at the above address during business hours. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- You can use the donation box in the FAITH Thrift Store (and shop while you're there - sales serve the poor & needy!)
- On the 1st Friday of every month, a FAITH representative has a table at the ADAMS Center. Donate your cash or check on your way to or from jumuah.
D. Sign up for "Bill Pay" at your bank to make regular monthly donations to FAITH .
You arrange with your bank to send payments on a monthly basis to FAITH's address: 795 Center St., 2A, Herndon, VA, 20170.
Jazakum Allahu khairan!
- FAITH respects your giving and honors your trust. FAITH assesses cases and determines need. Cases are reviewed on a regular basis. All clients receive budget counseling. Your donation goes to the needy insha'Allah.
- FAITH accepts the zakat. Remember, you can pay your zakat in advance of when it is due. You do not have to wait. Your donations are tax deductible. Tax ID 54-1961618.
- Donations received beyond the needs of a particular case will be used on the future needs of that case, or on a similar case.
This life is passing quickly, but the good deeds we do seeking Allah's pleasure - He does not break His promise: "As for he who gives and fears Allah and believes in the best [reward], We will ease him toward Ease." ( Quran, 92:5-7)
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