Reaching Out
Through steady outreach on Facebook and local business, Muslim Hands For Humanity has continued to collect money, furniture and other donations to serve those in need, particularly the refugee population in Houston.
“We are very new but, alhamdulillah, we haven’t had a problem with donors,” Alamleh said, adding whatever they receive they give away immediately. “We are that type of organization.”
While their homeless food donations are sidelined for the time being, the group is working to collect toys to distribute as Eid presents for refugee children as well as preparing food baskets to deliver to needy families.
Muslim Hands For Humanity is working with other local food-service charities to provide beef, chicken and other meat products to fill the baskets.
Additionally, at the onset of Ramadan the group collected items to make “Welcome Ramadan” goodie bags for refugee children.
Alamleh said the bags included prayer mats, a personalized note and other fun trinkets to inspire excitement about the holiday. She said the gesture was especially important for children who might be celebrating their first Ramadan in a foreign land, which, for many, may be difficult.
“For a child in a non-Muslim country, they don’t feel that Ramadan is here, so we try to give them whatever we can (to create that special atmosphere),” she said.
Amina said she too was inspired by Ramadan and the particular challenges Muslims face this year.
“This project was very important to me to initiate because Ramadan teaches us to help others, especially in times of need, and this is a good opportunity for us to help our elders,” she said. ‘I hope this creates a positive impact in my community.”
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