28th Night Request: Urgent Relief for Displaced Children with Disabilities/Special Needs With SMILE Canada | Zakat-Eligible
as'salaamu alaykum,
On this 28th night of Ramadan, I'm reaching out to you to ask for your support of the good work that SMILE Canada does to assist children with disabilities and special needs, included those children who are displaced and refugees, at launchgood.com/BeTheLight. More often, we tend to forget this most neglected demographic of our community. Spaces are built without wheelchair accessibility, lectures are conducted without sign interpretation, classes are taught without books for those who cannot see. SMILE Canada has been serving an underserved segment of our community for years mashallah and I've witnessed firsthand the good work that they are doing.
Please make a zakat-eligible contribution at launchgood.com/BeTheLight tonight inshallah. Please Note: As SMILE is a Canadian Based Registered Charity no. 846663623 RR 0001, contributions will not be tax-deductible for US donors, but will be for Canadian donors.
Provide Urgent Relief for Displaced Children with Disabilities Today
In times of hardship, a single act of kindness can bring hope. This Ramadan, you can help light the way for families facing tough choiceswhether it's parents struggling to balance therapy costs with groceries, families torn apart by war, or children dreaming of a life beyond hospital walls. SMILE Canada has been operating since 2008, helping families navigate healthcare challenges, financial struggles, and emotional stress. Your generous donation can help children access the therapies, wheelchairs, and other resources they need to thrive.
Your Donation will Directly Fund:
- Adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.)
- Therapy services for children with long-term illness or disabilities
- Emotional support and wellness programs for children and families in crisis
- Community outreach to refugees and evacuees in need of urgent care
Provide Urgent Relief for Displaced Children with Disabilities Today
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/BeTheLight 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 Associate Professor | NYU Wagner
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