25th Night Request: 2X Match For Urgent Support Needed For Survivors Of Domestic Violence Up To $30,000 | Zakat-Eligible & Tax-Deductible

as'salaamu alaykum,

Alhamdulillah, we have two donors who have agreed to match up to $30,000 on all contributions that come into our Domestic Violence Support: Critical Housing For Survivors Of Abuse Through Noora House campaign in the next 24 hours at launchgood.com/Shelter4Survivors. On this 25th Night of Ramadan, I'm reaching out to you to ask for your support of our community members who are Survivors of Domestic Violence. Even just a couple of hours before I sat down to write this to you all, I spoke to a young man who is dealing with the trauma of an abusive mother who has mistreated him since he was a child, how it is now impacting his relationship with Islam and Allah, and throughout it all he's still trying to figure out how to observe Ramadan.  May Allah make it easy for him and all survivors of abuse and make us from amongst the best of their supporters always.  Ameen. 

Please make a zakat-eligible/tax-deductible contribution at launchgood.com/Shelter4Survivors tonight to support Pillars of Peace and the good work they do to support survivors of abuse in our community, as well as the Noora House, an emergency confidential shelter established by Pillars of Peace to provide housing and holistic support to women and children who are survivors of abuse. 

Together We Can: Donate To Help End Domestic Violence Today

TW: Abuse

Since Ramadan has started, we've had so many people reach out to our community for help - each one facing an abusive situation.  A wife whose husband neglects her emotionally, has struck her in front of their child, and keeps a hold on her with threats related to her immigration status. A young man whose parents have not believed him every time he's tried to tell them how an uncle assaulted him as a child. A group of teens who can no longer watch their mother be yelled at and beat by the man she's married to. And so many more from our city, different parts of the country and even other parts of the world.  

Each one of them is entitled to dreams, aspirations and contentment.  Each one needs wholistic support and services to help them in their situations.  Each one reached out to us.  I am reaching out to you today to honor that request by supporting our work to combat abuse and support survivors with a zakat-eligible/tax-deductible contribution at launchgood.com/Shelter4Survivors.  The Noora House is an emergency confidential shelter run through Pillars of Peace that is currently providing shelter to so many who have experienced domestic violence.  A breakdown of what the funds go to is below.  If you are at iftar tomorrow, we will be having a special presentation on the Noora House as well.  

Please note that Launchgood no longer adds fees to donations made on its platform alhamdulillah. 

Together We Can: Donate To Help End Domestic Violence Today

We are proud to announce that Noora House is open and currently accepting referrals for individuals seeking shelter. If you or someone you know is in need of a safe space, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

This milestone would not have been possible without your incredible support, and we are truly grateful for your contributions. Noora House is designed to be a sanctuarya place of safety and comfort for those who have taken the courageous step to flee abuse. Our vision is to provide a warm, welcoming environment where individuals can find the resources and peace they need to rebuild their lives.

As we continue this important work, we humbly request your ongoing support in helping us run the shelter. Noora House offers housing, 100% halal food, support groups, case management, and financial micrograntsall aimed at empowering survivors to take the next step in their journey. 

The annual operational cost of Noora House is $400,000, and with your generosity, we can ensure that this vital resource remains available to those in need.

The Noora House Cost Breakdown

$5.80: Round trip Metrocard for residents 

$35: Safe personal phone line for residents 

$50: Welcome package with soap, toothbrush, toiletries, hygiene products, journal, snack etc.

$500: One Month of Halal Food for One Resident

$2,300: One Resident's One Month Stay

$5000: Monthly counseling for 15-20 individuals 

$6750: Monthly halal food supply for all residents 

$7,000: One Residents full three month stay

$25,000: A mother and two childrens full three month stay

$33,000: One Months worth of expenses for our facility 

$100,000: Cost to support our entire shelter for all of the residents full 3-month stay

Together We Can: Donate To Help End Domestic Violence Today

Why it Matters 

Whether we talk about it or not, it is common knowledge that domestic violence is a big problem in many of our communities. Our hope at Pillars of Peace is to get each of us to take a look at our own hearts and ask ourselves what is compelling us to stand by and allow these atrocities to continue? Join us and make a contribution at  launchgood.com/Shelter4Survivors to help continue our work as advocates and supporters for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.

How You Can Help 

Give whatever you can. Whether it's $1, $5 ... $5000, every bit will make a difference. And please keep our sisters and brothers in your thoughts and prayers. 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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