Summer student internship opportunity with the Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: Closes Nov 27!
To see the full internship program, including opportunities in other fields, please visit the posting on the DHS website. Applications are being taken online.
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties/Equal Employment Opportunity .
Hajj packages with Imam Dr Bachir djehiche
Assalamu alaykum Brothers & sisters
2009 Hajj packages with (Dar El Salam Travel NY), the prominent leading Hajj company in the US & Canada, Imam Dr.bachir is going to lead the Orlando group. Packages:
We have also an economy package of $4990 per / person, the Service provided by Dar El Salam Travel.
Thanks.
May Allah bless you all and accept our ibadah Aameen.
wasalam alaykum wa rahmatu Allah.
Imam Dr. Bachir Djehiche
Masjid University, Orlando
A Professional organization
A Professional Immigrant Jobseekers here in Chicago that can help new immigrants and refugees.
Please click on the image below for more information:
Translation Opportunity
Please refer this opportunity to qualified associates.
Contract Document Translation Job - Pays 50.00 per 300 word page.
To qualify for the current opportunity must have a working knowledge of one or more of the following languages and reside in the US. Please forward letter of interest and credentials to publisher@adabiyate.com French, Italian,German, Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese
Jazak Allah Khairan!
Kimm Henry
www.adabiyate.com
MANA Family Ramadan Iftar 2009 (1430 Hijri)
Pictures from the Iftar are posted under Photo Gallery
Please be informed that MANA members are invited to all the Iftars during the month of Ramadan at ZAMZAM Banquets. Address: 2759 N. OAK PARK AVE Chicago, IL 60707 Intersection:W Diversey Ave & N Oak Park Ave Time: Sunset (Almaghrib time)
Week 1: Monday August 24th, Wednesday August 26th Week 2: Monday August 31st, Wednesday September 2nd Week 3: Monday September 7th, Thursday September 10th Week 4: Monday September 14th, Wednesday September 16th
Families that would like to donate for Iftar or cook should contact brother Ahmed Lagrou at 773-759-3211
Wa Salam.
NO to the removal of religious garb in Michigan courts.
Assalamu Alaikum,
Please take the time to go to this website and vote no to the removal of religious garb in Michigan courts.
Tutor needed to teach Arabic to two children, ages 10 & 12, in
the Hyde Park area for 3 hours per week.
Ideally, tutor will spend 15 minutes with the 10 year old and
the remaining 45 minutes of each one hour visit with the 12
year old.
If you are interested in this opportunity to tutor in Arabic,
please contact Dr. Navid Malek on 773-562-5686.
UMMA CENTER'S 4TH ANNUAL
"RAMADAN ADOPT A REFUGEE
FAMILY INITIATIVE"
Sunday, September 13th, 2009
Drop off time: 5:00pm, Maghrib, and then iftaar.
Location: THYSSON BANQUET HALL
3024 N. LARAMIE AVE.
CHICAGO, IL 60641
The UMMA Center's Fourth Annual Ramadan Adopt a Refugee Family Initiative is quickly approaching!
Last year, the initiative was a huge success - we helped more than 120 Chicago-land refugee families settle into their new homes. With the growing number of Muslim Refugees coming to Chicago, the UMMA Center recognizes the need to continue this important work!
The mission of the project is to connect one Muslim American Family with at least one Muslim Refugee Family by providing basic essential household items, schools supplies, toys for the children, and also sharing a meal. By allowing this connection we encourage awareness of the Refugee crisis in Chicago and present an opportunity to give during the month of Ramadan.
We also invite all volunteers/donors to join us for an Iftaar with the refugee families during the gift drop-off day. By sharing a meal during this important season, we promote more personal contact between the volunteers/donors and the refugee community as well as draw real connections with our Refugee neighbors.
All of the refugees are newly arrived within the past year, and include Iraqi and Somali families.
The Iftaar will be held on Sunday September 13th, 2009
Ways you can participate:
1. Provide a care package and drop it off at the event
(Contact Hira Siddiqui at hira@ummacenters.org for the shopping list).
2. Donate funds to provide food for the refugee Iftaar/Dinner
3. Donate money to cover the cost of a care package for a family ($200 per family)
Cosponsors for this event include: CAMP-CHICAGO, DIC, IFN, ISNS, MWA, and MSA
The UMMA Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving opportunities in employment, education, and community development for individuals living in underserved areas of Lake County such as North Chicago, Waukegan, and Zion.
During the Month of Ramadan AL-Mubarak
Week Days: 7:00 to 8:00 pm, Sat 3-6 & 7-8 pm
On WCEV 1450 A.M. RADIO STATION
& streaming Live on-line: www.wcev1450.com
A Suggested Donation of $25.00
as your gift to
IAVCC Ramadan Radio will make this possible Insh'Allah
Please make your Donations
(Check or Money Order)
Payable to IAVCC and mail it to:
IAVCC
4435 N Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60630, USA
Please forward this email to your friends, constituents,
and family members.
IAVCC offers its audience educational programs and a platform of constructive dialogue that will enhance the image of the American Muslim Community, and building the bridges of outreach and positive connectivity to the general surrounding American environment.
Respectfully and Faithfully
IAVCC Host and Producer
Yousif Marei
Direct: 773-879-9229 / iacso@sbcglobal.net
OUR CONDOLENCE
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The uncle of our beloved Brother Ahmed Lagrou from Morocco has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
To send yours please call Brother Ahmed at 773-759-3211
Adult Education Wins Funding for FY 2010
Hosted by the Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition
The continuation of adult education funding is a great reason to celebrate. After months of uncertainty about the state budget, we are excited that our hard work, and that of our elected officials, has paid off.
Join adult education providers, Chicago City Clerk Miguel del Valle, Rep. Cynthia Soto, Rep. Kevin Joyce, ICCB President Geoff Obrzut, and Governor Quinn (invited) to applaud the hard work that secured funding to maintain vital adulted programs around the state.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
6:00-8:00 PM
Pui Tak Center
2216 S. Wentworth Avenue
Chicago , IL 60616
For more information and to RSVP:
Oscar Sanchez, osanchez@icirr.org
Lisa Thakkar, (312) 344-2228
If you are driving, we recommend parking in the lot at the northeast corner of Cermak and Wentworth.
We will provide validated tickets so parking will cost $2 for 2 hours.
Lisa S. Thakkar
New Americans Policy Project Coordinator
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights
55 E. Jackson
Suite 2075
Chicago, IL 60604
w: (312) 344-2228
c: (773) 301-3311
www.immigrantintegration.org
www.icirr.org
Evanston Immigrant Writing Workshop (1430 Hijri)
In an exciting new collaboration, Interfaith is working with the UIC Community Writing and Research Project to offer a free series of workshops for immigrants in the Evanston area. Please spread the word and send us participants! A flyer is attached. We thank Rev. Richard Mosley and his congregation for hosting the series at Hemenway United Methodist Church , Evanston .
The goals of the workshop series -- to take place 10 consecutive Monday nights from 7-8:30 pm beginning Sept. 21 -- are to assist immigrants to share their stories and thoughts, develop their writing (in English or their native language), and learn more about their neighbors and communities. Ultimately, Interfaith hopes that this experience will help encourage the participants to get more civically active in Evanston (or their neighboring suburb, if they live in Skokie or Wilmette ). We will award each participant a "certificate of completion" at the last session.
CWRP's work is based on the principles of popular education -- that ordinary people can effect democratic social change when they have the tools to organize, explore, analyze, evaluate, and act upon their worlds.
This work is supported by an Immigrant Integration Initiative Grant to Interfaith from The Chicago Community Trust.
Again, a flyer is attached. This is open to immigrants of any nation. I also posted information on our web site, www.interfaithhousingcenter.org. Thank you for sharing this, and we look forward to embarking on this exciting, community-building journey this fall.
Peace,
Gail
Gail Schechter
Executive Director
Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs
614 Lincoln Ave.
Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: 847-501-5762, ext. 406
Fax: 847-501-5722
gail@interfaithhousingcenter.org
www.interfaithhousingcenter.org
MANA Invited Chicago Commander Michael J. Mealer of the 17th District
MANA Back The Bid
MANA ask all the members to take a few minutes to back the bid for Chicago2016 Olympic either by following the link on the picture or by coping the letter provided and send it to your Alderman. Alderman Letter: Please make changes as you please.
Fisrt day of Ramadan (1430 Hijri) is: Sturday August 22nd, 2009
Please Click on the picture to learn more about Ramadan
Employment Opportunity
Preschool Teacher Assistant
at the French School in Winnetka
Assistant(e) Maternelle - The French School, une école maternelle
française à Winnetka cherche un(e) assistant(e) maternelle à mi-temps (midi
à 16h30 lundi à vendredi) pour l’année scolaire 2009 - 10. Il faut avoir de
l'expérience dans l'encadrement d'enfant et que le français soit sa langue
maternelle. Connaissance de l'anglais requise. Pour postuler, il faut avoir un
permis afin de pouvoir travailler aux U.S.A. Envoyer CV + LM à
jobs@FrenchInstituteNS.com
Unpublicized Tips on H1N1 Prevention-from a doctor
Friends,
Thanks to media hype about H1N1, several people who trust me have either approached or called me to advise. The hype in media about the utility of face masks and N95 respirators as a tool for general protection against H1N1 can't be deplored enough. Yesterday, a friend who listened wanted me to write down briefly what I advised so that he could tell others in similar words. Hence this short email to friends whom I have advised recently (and others whom I haven't yet). Please realize that this is not an official advice, especially the one about face masks or N95.
2nd MANA PICNIC 2009 photos got posted under Photo Gallery. If you would like to post some of the pictures that you took. Please send them to our email.
United We Serve
Muslim Americans Answer the Call
Our goal for the summer, which ends on September 11th is 1000 service projects nationally-at least 250 done in cooperation with another faith community.
We plan to compile these accomplishments in a report to the President and the public. Urgent Request:
MANA inviting all the members to an outdoor Picnic WHEN: Saturday August 8th at noon WHERE: Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60189. FEES: $10.00/ family, $5.00/single to cover the cost of food and parking is $5.00/car. Admission to the museums is free. We will have a combination of barbecue and potluck. So feel free to bring a side dish with you.
Direction : Take I-88 west and exit at Winfield Road. Travel north on Winfield Road approximately three miles. The park entrance is on the right side of the road before Roosevelt Road (Route 38).
For more info please click here
Wa Salam
OUR CONDOLENCE
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The father in law of our beloved Brother Salah(brother of Otman and Khaled) has passed away.
MANA Family sends its condolence to his wife and the Family.
To send yours please call Brother Salah at 773-419-7249
Summer Camp 2009 photos got posted under Photo Gallery. If you would like to post some of the pictures that you took. Please send them to our email.
ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE IN SPAIN, MOROCCO, AND TURKEY
SUMMER CAMP
June 22–25 (Monday—Thursday)
9am–12pm
This course is intended for 6 to 12 year olds who are interested in learning more about medieval architecture. We'll learn about cities like Granada in Spain, Fez in Morocco, and Istanbul in Turkey where different communities lived and worked together. We'll look a lot of different types of buildings such as palaces and mosques and try to imagine what medieval civilization was like hundreds of years ago. The students will create Arabic calligraphy, beautiful mosaic tiles, and also learn how important geometry is to architecture. Not only will students have a lot of fun creating artwork and crafts, but they will also learn so much about beautiful civilizations that spread all over the world!
SECOND OUTDOOR MANA PICNIC For 2009 got cancelled due to the weather
Sorry for any inconvenience
SECOND OUTDOOR MANA PICNIC For 2009
MANA inviting all the members to an outdoor Picnic WHEN: Saturday June 13th at noon WHERE: Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60189. FEES: $10.00/ family, $5.00/single to cover the cost of food and parking is $5.00/car. Admission to the museums is free. We will have a combination of barbecue and potluck. So feel free to bring a side dish with you.
Direction : Take I-88 west and exit at Winfield Road. Travel north on Winfield Road approximately three miles. The park entrance is on the right side of the road before Roosevelt Road (Route 38).
For more info please click here
Wa Salam
OUR CONDOLENCE
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
Our sister Fatima Wali from Algeria has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to her brother Mourad, her sister Halima and the rest of her Family.
To send your condolences please call 773-407-1892
Free Airfare and Summer Camp for 10 Moroccan American Children
The Moroccan Embassy in Washington in Washington D.C and the "Fondation Hassan II pour les Marocains Residant a l'Etranger" will select 10 Moroccan children from the USA to participate in its Annual Summer Cultural Program in Morocco along 1,000 other Moroccan children coming from all over the world.
This year's summer program will be held from 17th to 30th of July, 2009, at the Moulay Rachid Complex for Children and Youth in Bouznika, a coastal city between Rabat and Casablanca.
Participants will receive free round trip tickets from New York to Casablanca and will be granted free accommodation and meals during their entire stay. A member of the Embassy will accompany them.
However, parents are responsible to bring their children to JFK airport in New York and to pick them up upon their return.
Candidates need to satisfy the following conditions..... READ MORE
First MANA Picnic For 2009
Please click on the picture to see more of this event
FIRST OUTDOOR MANA PICNIC For 2009
MANA inviting all the members to an outdoor Picnic WHEN : Saturday May 30th from 10am until dusk (Sunset) WHERE: Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60189. Bring your family to enjoy a day full of joy. Programs for kids and adults will be provided following by a BBQ. Parking is $5.00/car. Admission to the museums is free. We will have a combination of barbecue and potluck. So feel free to bring a side dish with you.
Direction : Take I-88 west and exit at Winfield Road. Travel north on Winfield Road approximately three miles. The park entrance is on the right side of the road before Roosevelt Road (Route 38).
For more info please click Here
Wa Salam
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Muslim Advocates to Host Free Legal & Financial Seminar for Chicago Community-Based & Muslim 501(c)(3) Organizations & Mosques
Muslim Advocates
— a national, non-profit organization which offers legal and policy expertise to the Muslim American community — invites you to attend a Free Legal and Financial Educational Seminar for the leadership of mosques, Muslim nonprofits and community-based organizations in Chicago area. The seminar will be held on Saturday, May 30th from 8 am to 6 pm at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois.
At a time when donors are demanding even more transparency and accountability, and the federal government's scrutiny of our community institutions remains intense, this seminar will be an opportunity for community leaders to have their questions answered by lawyers, accountants, the Internal Revenue Service, and other legal and financial experts.
Issues addressed in this free educational seminar will include:
Employment law
How to hire immigrant workers
Best ways to send charity abroad
Best practices for non-profits
How to participate in the charities accreditation program
We encourage imams, board members, presidents, executive directors, treasurers, secretaries and other key officers and senior staff of Muslim and community-based organizations to attend this free seminar. This program will also include a continental breakfast and halal lunch. All participants will receive a comprehensive booklet containing information for your organization.
Our Los Angeles seminar was at capacity, so please RSVP early at by filling out our
online registration form or calling our office at 415.692.1484, ext. 5.
Click on the picture for more info.
Job Opening:
Babysitter looking for Job
Moroccan Lady in her 40's looking to baby-sit.
Anyone needs more information to contact us by email or call us at 773-407-5642 and we will be happy to provide her contact number.
Wa salam
Job Opening
Assalamou Alakoum
Take a look at the roles below :
C++ developers, team leads, architects in Windows and Linux/Unix – primarily in the trading industry, even though experience is not require, solid skills in multi-threading, STL, low latency and high availability experience is required
Java/J2EE developers, team leads, architects – in the eCommerce, Trading and Software Products industry and these roles require solid developers with a great job history and an eagerness to learn
.NET developers, team leads, architects – in the eCommerce, Trading and Software Products industry with at least two years of professional experience and a solid job history
Linux Administrator – experience in a high availability environment required
Data Warehouse – Informatica, data modeling and experience with large amounts of data
Trade Application Support – SQL and Linux exp required
Web developer – contract only
Market Data Administrator
Contact: Stacy Kropp
Principal
Stacy Kropp and Associates
312.952.3969
stacy@stacykropp.com
Don't forget to mention the Name: Yacine Merdjemak as a referral
Good Luck
Wa Salam
OUR CONDOLENCE
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
Click on the picture for short video
Our beloved brother Mustapha Otry from Morocco has passed away this morning Saturday, April 25,2009 little after 10AM
MANA Family sends its condolence to his Mother, wife, daughter and the Family.
To send yours please call his brothers: Hamid 708-263-8493 and AbdelHak 708-415-6530.
Janazah prayer will be Sunday April 26 after Zuhr prayer 1:30PM at MCC.
Following the Janazah, We'll go to Claredon Hill Cemetery 6900 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
Our beloved brother Ahmed Maghraoui from Algeria has passed away in an accident in Algeria Sunday April 26, 2009, just went to visit his family not even two weeks ago.
MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
OUR CONDOLENCE
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The mother in law of our beloved Brother Mohamed Abou Soufiane from Algeria has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to his wife and the Family.
To send yours please call Brother Mohamed at 773-844-4587
Speedy Recovery
MANA family wishes speedy recovery to the Brother of Mustapha Mehar from Algeria, he had an accident in France. You can call brother Mustapha at 708-769-4193
MANA family wishes speedy recovery to the Brother Abou Siraj from Libya, he's in Little Company of Mary Hospital located at 2800 W. 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Phone number of the Hospital is :708.422.6200.
ALGERIAN MISSION CONSULAIRE A CHICAGO
L'Ambassade informe que, dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre de son programme d'actions au titre de l'année 2009 et pour se rapprocher davantage des membres de la communauté algérienne résident aux Etats-Unis d'Amérique, il a été décidé de dépêcher une mission consulaire à Chicago les samedi 23 et dimanche 24 mai 2009.
Elle sera installée à l'adresse suivante :
SpringHill Suites Chicago O'Hare
8101 Higgins Rd.
Chicago, Chicago 60631
Phone 773-867-0000
Fax 773-867-0001
Les horaires de réception seront les suivants :
Samedi : 09h00 à 13h00
14h00 à 18h00
Dimanche : 09h00 à 12h00
Les personnes souhaitant bénéficier des prestations consulaires sont priées de se manifester par e-mail au : consular@algeria-us.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , par téléphone au 202-265-2800 ext 135 ou par fax au 202-265-1978 en mentionnant les prestations souhaitées et leur nombre.
Pour faciliter le bon déroulement de cette mission, les ressortissants sont invités à fournir des dossiers complets. Pour le détail des prestations consulaires, consulter le web site de l'Ambassade à l'adresse ci-après : www.algeria-us.org
NOUS COMPTONS SUR LA COOPERATION DE TOUS
OUR CONDOLENCE
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The father of our beloved Brother Sabti Boukarit from Algeria has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
To send yours please call Brother Sabti at 773-366-1163
Meeting Illinois State Representatives on April 4th at Aqsa School
Assalam Alaikum Dear Community member: On Saturday, April 4th at Aqsa school 7361 W. 92nd Street, Bridgeview at 7:30 PM
you will have the chance to meet with State of Illinois representatives from the Office of New Americans. All immigrants and their families are affected whether they are citizens or not. The Office of New Americans Policy and Advocacy is formed to provide more and better services to the growing number of immigrants living in Illinois, and to study the impact of immigration policy on the state. Some of the services provided are: 1- Citizenship services (Who is eligible, cost, etc.) 2- Learning English (ESL classes and adult programs) 3- Health Care (All Kids, All Family) 4- Workers Rights (Unemployment benefits, Minimum wage) 5- Child Care 6- Education opportunities It is important that your voice is heard by your state Representatives, come and ask questions and explore the services provided by the state to its immigrant populations.
Dr. Zaher Sahloul Chaiman CIOGC
IMAN Leadership Development
Organizing Training 101
Saturday & Sunday April 4th & 5th, 2009 | 10AM-2PM
Catholic Theological Union Conference Center
5416 S. Cornell Avenue | Chicago, IL 60615
The Inner-City Muslim Action Network presents Leadership Development: Organizing Training 101. This training will introduce community members, leaders, and activists to grassroots organizing concepts and strategies, helping to support the needs and concerns around:
disproportionate incarceration
substandard education
access to healthcare
inhumane immigration policy
criminalization of marginalized communities
To RSVP email: rsvp@imancentral.org
For more information contact:
IMAN Lead Organizer, Sultan Muhammad
773.434.4626 ext 211 sultan@imancentral.org
CAMP CHICAGO Job Opportunity
Council for the Advancement of Muslim Professional - (CAMP) announced the following positions are still available:
1. (NEW) CAMP Marketing Committee Chair - (Background in marketing required)
2. CAMP Staff Writer -(Must have a degree in English or Communication)
3. CAMP Venue Selection Coordinator
CAMP is a not for profit, Muslim Leadership Development, Professional Development and Social/ Professional Networking organization.
All the above rolls are on a volunteer basis. This is your chance to network and work with the Muslim community of CHICAGO and make a difference in others lives with your own existing expertise and skills.
We look forward to accepting new applicants.
Please contact us for further details at CHICAGO@campnet.net
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The uncle of our beloved Brother Rachid Belbachir has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
To send yours please call Brother Rachid at 773-459-7710
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The father of our beloved Brother Mustapha dahmaz from Morocco has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
To send yours please call Brother Mustapha at 773-732-8305
MARKET LIKE A GUERILLA, SELL LIKE A GORILLA
Once you have determined the answer to the question, "Who is my customer", you then need to know how to effectively get your product or service into that customer's hands. Marketing and sales are two areas in which budding entrepreneurs find themselves woefully inadequate. Yet these are usually the most important functions of any company, especially small businesses that lack abundant resources. Mike Sullivan is an accomplished entrepreneur who used these techniques to build a very successful company. He is an award winning public speaker and a member of The Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.
Course Outline:
1. Know the difference between Traditional Marketing and Guerilla Marketing.
2. What is Guerilla marketing?
3. Match your wits than matching your budgets.
4. Know your market and your customer.
5. How to get yourself known to your customers?
6. How to build customer loyalty?
7. Why Guerilla marketing works?
8. Selling made easy!
9. Learn how to measure, adjust and adapt
Date: Friday, April 3, 2009
Time: 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)
Location: SCORE Chicago/SBA Office, Suite 1250, 500 W. Madison (at Canal) in downtown Chicago
Price: $60 prepaid online online here $70 at door. SAVE $10 by pre-registering on-line!
Chicago Cover the Uninsured Week Forum Universal Coverage: The Change We Need Speaker: Dr. Quentin Young Moderator: Dr. Ahsan Arozullah
Saturday, March 28, 2009 | 4pm - 6pm
Inner-City Muslim Action Network
2744 W. 63rd St. | Chicago, IL 60629
47 million of Americans are uninsured and this number is likely to increase in these difficult economic times. With the new health care reform agenda, many options are being proposed to expand coverage for the uninsured and underinsured.
To address the challenges faced by the current health care system, the American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) in collaboration with the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) community health clinic will host a community discussion during "Cover the Uninsured" week. This community event will be bring together leaders in the field, community members, and all those interested in health care coverage to discuss the importance of health care reform.
United Power Meeting with the Governor Sunday March 29th at 4:30PM
United Power for Action and Justice, along with Dupage United and Lake United,
has scheduled a meeting with our new Governor Pat Quinn for Sunday, March 29th at 4:30 p.m. in Cicero. Details are on the attached flyer.
This is an opportunity for the Muslim community to start establishing a relationship with the Govenor!
Date: Sunday March 29th, 2009
Time: Doors open at 3:45, Assembly begins at 4:30pm Sharp ,br>
Place: St. Frances of Rome School
1401 South Austin Blvd
Cicero IL 60804
(approx 5 blocks south of the Eisenhower Expy.)
For more information contact Rita Sutton at CIOGC office at 312-506-0070.
Chicago 2016 Youth Soccer Game at Soldier Field - April 5th
Salam everyone -
There is going to be a very important visit of the 8 members of the International Olympic Committee, the group who will ultimately vote on the city to host the 2016 Games, during the 1st week in April (please note that 2 of these members are Arab!). The Bid committee is organizing a youth soccer game the morning of April 5th at Soldier Field and is looking to invite kids from all over Chicago to play. Obviously, I want our community to be a part of this so I am pushing to include at least 10-15 Arab-American kids to represent our community.
If you and your kids are interested in getting involved with the Olympic Bid, this is an excellent opportunity to get involved...and a great opportunity to have your kids play soccer at Soldier Field! Here are the requirements for your kids' participation:
Must be between the ages of 10-13 (open to boys and girls)
Must have played soccer before, with a general understanding of the sport, rules, requiremnts
Each kid must bring their own equipment (cleats, shin guards, socks, etc)
Kids/families are encouraged to bring country flags, soccer banners, etc.
They will be playing 2 games of (45 mins each) starting at 10:30am on Sunday, April 5th at Soldier Field. This should be a really great opportunity for you and your kids to get involved with the Olympic process!
Please let me know if you and your kids are interested and I can provide you with more information!
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The father of our beloved Brother Khaireddine Sakrani has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
To send yours please email Brother Khaireddine at ksakrani@yahoo.com
Networking Event Tomorrow!
Assalaamu Alaikum!
The Network of Muslim Professionals is pleased to announce the next NoMP Meeting! NoMP is a project of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago. NoMP seeks to bring together mid-level and senior level professionals and business people in and around Chicago.
Our objective is to identify individuals who are qualified to serve on civic and government boards and who may have an interest in becoming more civically engaged in this manner. We bring this unique group of mid-level and senior-level professionals and business people (generally with 10+ years of experience in their respective industry/field) together using a quarterly speakers forum.
Here are the details of our next meeting:
Date: March 17, 2009
Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Host/Location: LaDale George, Esq.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg
Two North LaSalle Street, Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60602
Guest Speaker: Mr. Talat Othman
RSVP: RSVP via email to nomp@ciogc.org
(seating is limited so please send your firm RSVP early)
Sincerely,
NoMP Organizers
Tasneem Osmani
Sameena Mustafa
Tariq Laliwala
Fawad Butt
Adnan Arain
Junaid M. Afeef
Compassionate Care Network (CCN) Achieves Milestone Enrollment
The end of the year marked a milestone enrollment for the Compassionate Care Network (CCN), nearly double the number of new members than all previous years. The CCN provides uninsured individuals with an opprotunity to see a doctor through regular healthcare screenings and follow-up doctor visits. With a total number of 879 new applicants, the Compassionate Care Network (CCN) has seen a large increase in demand for its services. To find out more information about the Compassionate Care Network (CCN) or to enroll in the program , please contact Arifa Siddiqi at 773 583-1387
Takin' it to the Streets 2010: An Urban International Festival
IMAN is excited to announce the expansion of Takin' it to the Streets into an Urban International Festival on June 19th, 2010.
During the planning for Streets '09, the exponential growth of IMAN's most popular and signature event prompted us to make a critical decision to move Streets from June 20th, 2009 to June 19th, 2010.
Umrah For Youth muslims From Chicago April 4th-11th, 2009
Salamualikum,
Brother Youssif Marei and Brother Mohamed Hassan are organizing Umrah for youth Muslims (age between 10 to 22 years old) from Chicago Illinois, during spring break. For more Information Please visit the website
Next Tuesday Meeting with Sheikh Faisal Hamouda March 24th, 2009
Please Attend the Tuesday meeting for brothers only right after the Maghrib prayer in the second floor of MCC. Elston/Montrose
Ask President Obama to Pass Immigration Reform
ICIRR is happy to announce the launch of our One Nation One Dream campaign. Illinois is at the forefront of immigrant integration efforts in the nation and we look forward to the reforms that the administration and this Congress can bring about for the benefit of all in the U.S.
The “One Nation, One Dream” campaign advocates for just and humane immigration reform that provides a path to citizenship for the undocumented, reunites families by reducing backlogs, establishes safe future migration laws and protects workers. The campaign also advocates for immigrant integration that includes the expansion of English language learning programs and making U.S. citizenship affordable.
To show your support for workable solutions, send a letter to President Obama and ask him to stop raids and deportations, to make citizenship affordable and to pass just and humane immigration reform - he needs to hear from you!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Al-Hambra Restaurant, 1240 W. Randolph St
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For tickets or more information, please contact Khaled at 312-498-1588.
PALESTINE CHILDREN'S RELIEF FUND was established in 1991 and is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with Tax Exempt Identification # 93-1057665 (your contribution is tax-deductible).
If you cannot attend, but wish to help the Gaza victims, please click here to Donate Now. Your donations help children get desperately needed medical treatment.
Congratulation
MABROOK FOR THE NEW BABY
Br. Ali Alaoui from Morocco has been blessed with a son Mohamed Amine. May Allah bless him and his family.
To send yours you can email Brother Ali at M_alaoui@abctanger.com
Select a new Congress person For the 5th Congressional District
Assalamu Alaikum,
This is a reminder about tomorrow's forum; please read below (and see the attachment) for more information.
Besides letting the candidates know about the issues that matter to the community, it is important that they see HOW MANY people these issues matter to. The NUMBER of people that attend such events is very important; please ask your friends and family to attend as well.
MCC encourages you to attend this event, which is organized by the Greater Chicago Caucus,
for political education as well as to make your voices heard on the issues that matter to you.
Even if you do not reside in the 5th Congressional District, you can help create awareness about the issues.
WHAT: Candidate Forum
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 8th, 1 PM
WHERE: Muslim Community Center (MCC)
TOWARD UNDERSTANDING THE ROOTS OF ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
Please attend an important event to help raise awareness and spread truthful, unbiased knowledge about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict!
Film Screening of Award-winning documentary “Occupation 101”
Saturday, March 7, 2009
American Legion Memorial Civic Center
6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL
6 p.m. — 9 p.m.
Free Admission, Open to Public
For additional information, please see attached flyer or contact occupation101screeningevent@yahoo.com
*Please note this is an event being sponsored by a group of friends, concerned American citizens and is in no way sponsored by any religious or political organization.
The 5th Congressional District Special Primary is Tuesday, March 3, 2009.
Polling places for all 5th Congressional District precincts in Chicago are
to be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Any eligible voters registered in the 5th Congressional District who are
in line to vote by 7 p.m. are allowed to vote.
On Election Day, a registered voter may cast a ballot only at the polling
place assigned to the precinct where the voter is registered.
Chicago voters may click here to find their polling places.
JANAZAH FOR OUR BROTHER RABAH
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2009 AT MCC TIME : 1:00PM
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The Janazah Prayer of our brother Rabah from DiarChams, Alger, Algeria will be at MCC this Friday February 6, 2009. MANA Family encourages all the community to be present today at MCC.
To send your condolence please call his brothers Mohamed 773-575-9841, Najib 773-407-9903 and AbdelKader
OUR CONDOLENCE
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
Our brother Rabah from DiarChams, Alger, Algeria has passed away. MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
To send yours please call his brothers Mohamed 773-575-9841, Najib 773-407-9903 and AbdelKader
Congratulation
MABROOK FOR THE NEW BABY
Br. Youssef Ouyhya has been blessed with a daugther Yasmin. May Allah bless her and her family.
To send yours you can email Brother Youssef at ouyhya@yahoo.com
If you like any of the pictures. Send us the folder name and the number of the picture so we can send it to you by email.
Thanks
Next Tuesday Meeting with M. Yaser Tabbara From "CAIR" Subject: Immigration New Law Date: January 27th, 2009 Place: MCC After Ishaa Prayer
M. Yaser Tabbara, an attorney by profession, served as the executive director of CAIR-Chicago until 2006. During his tenure, he helped to establish CAIR-Chicago as a vibrant institution that continues to foster cutting-edge professional activism today. Yaser has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Juris Doctor degree from the DePaul University College of Law. Prior to joining CAIR-Chicago, Yaser initiated the Post 9/11 Immigrant Legal Rights Project, which provided legal representation, outreach and education on immigration law and civil liberties to the Chicagoland Muslim and Arab communities. Later, he taught at the college of International Relations and Diplomacy at the University of Kalamoon in Damascus, Syria. He has received awards for his academic excellence and community service including a State Proclamation presented by Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter. Tabbara is currently the Director of Chapter Development at the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and serves as a board member at CAIR-Chicago, the Arab-American Bar Association, and the Muslim Educational and Cultural Center of America. Yaser can be reached at ytabbara@cair.com.
E Pluribus Unum Awards for Exceptional Immigrant Integration Initiatives
January 9, 2009
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
We are writing to remind you that the E Pluribus Unum Prizes application deadline is January 31, 2009 at 9 p.m. EST and to let you know that we have recently updated the Frequently Asked Questions portion of the program's Web page.
The E Pluribus Unum Prizes are intended to recognize exceptional immigrant integration initiatives, whether they are led by individuals, nonprofit and community organizations, private businesses, religious groups, or government entities, agencies, or officials. Further information on application procedures and program rules can be found at http://www.integrationawards.org/.
Many thanks in advance for your assistance in spreading the word about this important opportunity for outstanding immigrant integration initiatives to obtain the recognition they deserve.
Sincerely,
Margie McHugh and Michael Fix
Co-Directors
National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy
Migration Policy Institute
Arab American Family Services is seeking new board members for the New Year
We are currently seeking to expand our Board of Directors during a time of rapid growth. Members attend six meetings per year and actively seek to introduce the organization to groups and individuals who could help support the cause and encourage and promote the growth of the organization. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other great people on the Board. Members serve two-year terms.
Why is this important to our organization?
The board of directors bears the primary responsibility for ensuring that this social services organization fulfills its obligations to the law, its residents/clients, staff, volunteers, donors, and the public at large. The board is charged with protecting the organization ' s assets and providing oversight to ensure that its financial, human and material resources are used appropriately. It sets the organization ' s vision, mission and values, while establishing the broad policies and strategic direction that enable the organization to fulfill its purpose. Therefore, it is vital that new trustees/directors are proficient at strategic thinking and decision making, and are able to fulfill their responsibilities for independent, objective oversight of management and organizational performance. A passion for the organization ' s mission is a highly valued quality.
If you are passionate and committed:
Please visit our website at www.arabamericanfamilyservices.org to learn more about our organization. Please call Nareman Taha at 708-599-2237 or e-mail naremant@yahoo.com
Nareman Taha
Co-founder, AAFS
Arab-American Family Services
9044 S. Octavia
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone: 708-599-AAFS (2237)
Fax: 708-599-8229 www.arabamericanfamilyservices.org
Call for Nominations: Emerging Leaders Program, Class of 2009-2011.
Salam
If you or someone you know is interested and qualifies, please let MANA know and we would be happy to recommend him or her.
Click here if you are interested
Community News
OUR CONDOLENCE
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The aunt of our brothers Zouhir and Naoufal Rahmouni has passed away. MANA Family sends its condolence to her Family.
To send yours please call brother Zouhir at 312-730-3463
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The uncle of our brother Sheikh Rabah Abassi and he's also the father of his wife has passed away. Sheikh's uncle was with us here in Chicago and went to Algeria two weeks ago. MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
To send yours please call Sheikh Rabah Abassi at 773-653-5461
Community News
OUR CONDOLENCE
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The aunt of our brother Abdelatif has passed away. MANA Family sends its condolence to her Family.
To send yours please call brother Abdlatif
Speedy Recovery
MANA family wishes speedy recovery to Brother Yahia , he had another knee surgery last Tuesday. You can call him at 773-224-3570
Pictures from WINTER WONDER FEST at Navy Pier
Here are some pictures from this event.
And more are coming soon.
Click here to see the pic
