21st Night Request: Gaza Emergency Relief | Hot Meals, Medicine/Medical Procedures & Shelters | Zakat-Eligible & Tax-Deductible

4 months ago

as'salaamu alaykum,

With the increased violence in Gaza, we've updated this campaign to provide emergency relief in addition to the shelters. We will be providing hot meals, medicines and medical procedures, and shelter as part of the emergency assistance. The giving levels on the launchgood indicate where you can contribute towards. On this 21st night of Ramadan, please do give what you can and keep our sisters and brothers in your prayers.

Please make a zakat-eligible/tax-deductible contribution at launchgood.com/Homes4Gaza today to help us support in their time of need. We are keeping the links the same but have added giving levels to meet the immediate needs as well. If you would like to contribute through a different method of contribution, ie DAF, check, wire transfer, etc. please let me know and we'll coordinate details on it. The text below includes the initial language from our campaign for shelters.

Gaza Emergency Relief | Donate Today | Zakat-Eligible & Tax-Deductible

We have all seen the devastation that Gaza has endured, leaving hundreds of thousands displaced and without any shelter. Families in Gaza have lost everything, and while rebuilding will take years, living in tents is not a viable option for survival.

We're partnering with Human Appeal and have started a campaign at launchgood.com/Homes4Gaza to help provide shelter with dignity to our sisters and brothers in their time of need. All contributions are tax-deductible and zakat-eligible and will go a long way in assisting so many in their time of need.

Gaza Emergency Relief | Donate Today | Zakat-Eligible & Tax-Deductible

The cost for one mobile shelter is only $5,430. This will provide a family in need in Gaza with a secure, insulated temporary home that offers protection from harsh weather. These shelters come with:

sturdy walls
a kitchen
bathroom
strong doors
windows
electricity

Most importantly they ensure safety and dignity. Human Appeal has already placed many families in these homes, but many more are still waiting. Help us give a family a safe place to call home this Ramadan.

Gaza Emergency Relief | Donate Today | Zakat-Eligible & Tax-Deductible

Barakallahu feekum - I'm so grateful for each of you and how you always come together to help people in their time of need. Please do give what you can at LaunchGood.com/Homes4Gaza and share with others to encourage them to give as well. May Allah reward you for your generosity and give you and your loved ones only the best in this world and in the next. Ameen.

- Khalid

Imam Khalid Latif
University Chaplain | Global Spiritual Life at NYU
Executive Director | The Islamic Center at NYU
Senior Fellow & Co-Founder  | Of Many Institute for Multifaith Leadership
Adjunct Assistant Professor  | NYU Wagner
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