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— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
This campaign will collect all funds raised by August 13, 2019 at 3:00 AM EDT
In the spirit of this holy month, the Muslim Foster Care Association in partnership with Michigan Muslim Community Council is organizing gift packages to local Muslim foster and local refugee children. We believe these children deserve to experience the priceless moments of joy that come during Ramadan. What seems like the smallest gesture by us, can mean the whole world to a child.
Many of these "mis-placed" children have been placed in non-Muslim homes and centers. Due to these placements we have heard many different stories from our foster care children. A Muslim foster teen stated that she used to put a t-shirt on her head for prayer to keep up with her faith. Countless others stated that they have been unable to eat parts of their meals because they contain pork. Even some, particularly younger children, do not even remember what Islamic holidays are or when they are occur.
No child should be left without loved ones. Our aim is to remind the children that they are not forgotten. There are people standing behind them, extending their love, prayers, support, and help whenever and wherever it is needed.
In our community alone, there are over 80 Muslim children in the foster care system, along with refugee children, bringing the number to over 140 children. The majority of the children are placed in a non- Muslim homes and/or centers.
YOU can make a difference by joining this effort! Muslim Foster Care Association has partnered with the Department of Health & Human Services and Private agencies like Samaritas over the past 4 years to identify and help support Muslim children in foster care. We know that there is a severe shortage of licensed Muslim foster homes. By providing these gift packages, you are able to show these kids that they are not alone. We want them to know they have their Muslim brothers and sisters looking out for their needs. So they know that at the end of the day, they have someone to call family. #fosteringlove
WHAT WE DO: We first ask every each child what they want for Ramadan and Eid by working with the social workers. The social workers report back to us with their needs and wants are.
WHAT YOU DO: Our donors and community members are the most important piece after the children. We ask that you 1) donate and 2) spread the word. All proceeds donated go into creating individualized gift baskets for the children.
THE GIFT PACKAGES: $100 =Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha gift for 1 child.
This money covers the cost of clothing, shoes, books, toys, and a personal element relating to the child's interest. We also provide prayer beads, Quran's, and hijabs on request.
Some of the items on the Eid Wish List this year include gift cards, Muslim dolls and Remote Control cars, with the total gift package valued at over $75 per child.
How You Can Help
This is where we need you!
**Due to privacy concerns, we can not post actual pictures of the current children in foster care.**
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Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “The best house among the Muslims is the house in which orphans are well treated. The worst house among the Muslims is the house in which orphans are ill treated. I and the guardian of the orphan will be in the Garden like that (holding up his two fingers)."
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This amount provides a toy for a foster child.
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Half of a Eid Gift
This amount provides a Quran, Hijab and school supplies for a foster child!
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One Eid Gift for One Child
This amount provides a full gift for a foster child!
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Two Eid Gifts
This amount provides gifts for a foster child for both Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha! JAK!
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Giving is better together! Your share could raise over $77.
https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/fostering_love
“Whoever guides someone to goodness will have a reward like the one who did it.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ