Islamic Society of Akron and Kent Community Outreach News

EFFORTS & INITIATIVES

ISAK Fundraising Iftar

Date: Wednesday, March 26th, 5:30 PM

Location: Islamic Society of Akron and Kent, 152 E Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224

Tickets: isak.org/tickets

Donation Methods:

• Online check, credit card, & pledges: isak.org/fundraising

• Zelle: [email protected]g

• Physical checks: payable to ISAK

Complimentary childcare will be provided for children ages 5 - 11.

A special du'a for Laylat al-Qadr will be offered at the end of the event.

With the help of Allah (SWT) and your generous donations, we are fostering a beautiful Muslim community in the greater Akron area. Our center continues to offer numerous programs and services, make necessary capital improvements, and incur fixed costs in staff salaries, utilities, and routine maintenance work. With your financial support during the upcoming fundraiser, we hope to cover the operational expenses for the current fiscal year and undertake additional capital improvement initiatives, inshAllh.

May we find Laylat al-Qadr in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, and may all our acts of worship and charity be multiplied manifold.

See you at the fundraiser, inshAllh!

Sincerely,
Islamic Society of Akron and Kent

No War Criminals on Campus Campaign

KSU Students for Justice in Palestine

Email a pre-drafted letter: tinyurl.com/warcriminalsatkent

Call: (330) 672-2480

Call Script: tinyurl.com/sjpcallscript

Kent State Universitys Students for Justice in Palestine is organizing a campaign for Kent State to cancel an event featuring two IDF soldiers who participated in the brutality in Gaza. The IDFs actions in Gaza have involved indiscriminate bombings, collective punishment, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, which are violations of international laws. These include the Geneva Conventions and International Humanitarian Law.

KSU Students for Justice in Palestine Protest

Date: Monday, March 31st, 6:30 PM

Location: The K - Outside the KIVA, 1075 Risman Dr, Kent, OH 44242

Protest Guidelines:

• Do not engage with counter-protesters or police.

• Don't speak to media, say "please speak to one of the organizers"

• Don't take pictures of people's faces without permission.

• Wear a mask or cover your face with a kuffiyeh.

• Bring or find a buddy and stay in groups.

CONVERT CONNECTION

INTERFAITH EFFORTS

Interweaving Sacred Prayers Collaborative

Community Weaving Project

Dates:

Wednesday, April 2, 6-8 PM

Saturday, April 26, 2-4 PM

Thursday, May 8, 6-8 PM

Location: Summit Artspace, 140 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interweaving-sacred-prayers-collaborative-tickets-1146440858469?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Person: [email protected]

AAIC Hunger Walk

Dates: Sunday, May 4th, 2 PM

Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333

Donation Link: https://secure.fundhero.com/aaic/hungerwalk

NEW MEDIA CONTENT

Follow ISAK on social media so you can stay in touch with the latest updates:

ISAK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISAKOhio/

ISAK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isak_community_center/

ISAK YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5C318Qnz7VYK5iZnn-HDsw

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ISAK Young Professionals Program

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

Land Day Protest

Date: Monday, March 31st, 6 PM

Location: Cleveland Public Square, 50 Public Square Suite 1910, Cleveland, OH 44113

Palestine Culture Night

SJP Akron

Date: Friday, April 11th, 6-10 PM

Location: Akron Public Library, 60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326

Registration Link: commerce.cashnet.com/orgsjp

Join Team Palestine for the Cleveland Marathon

PCRF Cleveland

Date: Saturday, May 17th - Sunday, May 18th

Promo Code: PCRF20 for 20% off

Registration Link: https://raceroster.com/registration/164ceecf-29de-4ef5-af9a-10e930872290/entry?team=729058&teamEntryToken=RN7BW3FF4C

COMMUNITY MISSIONS

Tell Cuyahoga County Council - No More Money for Genocide!

Sign the Petition: bit.ly/cccbreakthebonds

Cuyahoga County is one of the largest investors in Israel Bonds in the United States, with a $16 million portfolio. This investment stands out as it is the only instance where local tax dollars are directly allocated to a foreign government. These funds could otherwise be utilized for significant local improvements, such as health, education, housing, food security, and environmental initiatives in Greater Cleveland. If you live in Cuyahoga County, sign this petition!

Support CAIR-Ohio in Defending American Muslims

Donate to CAIR-Ohio to assist in hiring a full-time attorney staff:https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/donate-to-help-us-defend-american-muslim-civil-liberties

CAIR-Ohio Seeking to Hire a Staff Attorney

The Cleveland Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) is seeking a full-time or part-time Staff Attorney. Visit https://www.cair.com/careers/ohio/staff-attorney-cleveland-office/ for more information.

Aiming Higher Scholarship for Refugees

Scholarship Information: https://www.asiaohio.org/get-involved/scholarship-opportunities/

Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Application: bit.ly/AimingHigher25

Contact Person: Kelly Lee, [email protected]

AMENA Heritage Youth Research Study

Interest Form: https://bit.ly/3Rv2qY4

Participation Reward: $20 gift card

Contact Information:

Dr. Shereen Naser: [email protected]

Care Lab: [email protected]

Eligibility:

• Students of Arab, Middle Eastern, or North African heritage.

• Attending public high school in Northeast Ohio.

• Students under 18 will need parental consent to participate.

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