A Couple Ways to Help Make a Difference

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

~Margaret Mead

"They will ask you what they should give away. Say: 'Whatever is surplus to your needs.'" (Qur'an, 2:219)

A lot of people want to help others, but sometimes are not sure how to do so. There are many ways to help and sometimes the littlest thing will do more than a person can realize.

The American Islamic Fellowship will post community service opportunities. These may be things a person can do in person or online, using personal resources, technology, or one's own hands, doing things by oneself or with a group, or a variety of things. The opportunities may be local, national or international efforts. Each effort, however, will be something that will make a difference if even just one person tries.

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In Atlanta:

Alif Institute and the American Friends Service Committee are asking for your help at a donation drive to benefit 600 Iraqi families that are settling in Atlanta.

The following items are needed:

School supplies (book bags, notebooks, folders/binders, markers, crayons, pencils and erasers)

Personal care items (band-aids, shampoo, deodorant, personal hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothp aste, feminine personal care items, towels, wipes, etc.)

Furniture such as coffee tables, small desks, chairs Silverware, cups, plates, bowls, platters, large pots, pans

Gift cards for groceries: Kroger, Publix, Farmer's Market, etc

You may deliver your donations to Alif Institute at 3282 Marjan Drive, Atlanta GA 30340, on the following days and times:

1:00 to 3:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

12:00 noon to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays

Volunteers are needed for translation and for companionship

To volunteer, please contact Britta Froelicher, Middle East Peace Education Program, AFSC

bfroelicher@afsc.org / Work: 404-586-0460x15 / Cell: 404-556-0759

Alif Institute is an American education, culture, arts, and enrichment center with a focus on the Arab culture and Arab Americans. It is established by Arab-American Fund of Georgia, Inc., a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt educational organization. Contributions and Annual Memberships are fully tax deductible.

Alif Institute mailing address: PO Box 29067, Atlanta, GA 30359.
Institute address: 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340.

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Internationally:









http://www.inmyname.com/

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Kelly
American Islamic Fellowship
blog@americanislamicfellowship.com