Monday, November 2, 2015

Help Us Prepare for the Arrival of Refugee Families



For a list of in-kind donations requested, please visit ICNA Relief !
Donations can be shipped to ICNA Relief Chicago, 1793 Bloomingdale Rd, Suite #5

Glendale Heights, IL 60139. To drop off in person, please email chicago@icnarelief.org to book an appointment.


Will Your Family Be Safe in a Disaster?


As the frequency and intensity of natural and man-made disasters increase, it is only a matter of when, not if, our local community will be affected. Preparation is key.

Towards this end, Sr. Jane Aslam, Director, Disaster Relief Services, ICNA ReliefUSA, will speak to the community at large on November 14, 2015. At the end of the workshop, you will have learned how to protect your family in the event of a disaster and how you can be a valuable resource in the community when tragedy strikes. Workshop open to teens and adults.

You will also learn what it takes to be on the frontlines as a volunteer during a disaster. As you are aware ICNA Relief USA offers Disaster Relief Services to help survivors of both man-made and natural disasters. Our volunteers have served tosupport and rehabilitate communities in almost 40 disasters, from the Twin Towers in NY, during Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav, Ike, and Sandy; floods in Tennessee, Detroit, and Texas; tornadoes in Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, and more . ICNA Relief USA is recognized by FEMA and NVOAD, and has participated in projects funded by the American Red Cross, FEMA, United Way, and the September 11th Fund.

Being well prepared is half the battle. Learn how you can protect your family and community at this valuable workshop.

RSVP at chicago@icnarelief.org, with DRS in the subject line, indicating if you need babysitting and how many family members will attend.


Sunday, November 1, 2015

ICNA Relief Food Pantries Collaborate with Ulta Foods and Jewel-Osco



Alhamdollilah, Ultra in Lombard and the Jewel Stores in Wooddale and Elmhurst will be donating fresh produce and fruits to ICNA Relief’s Food pantries as part of the Direct Connect program run by Northern Illinois Food Bank. “We are so pleased to see the commitment ICNA Relief’s food pantries have from area businesses. Given the need, this is a blessing,” said Naeem Iqbal, Outreach Coordinator Midwest and Coordinator Hunger Prevention Midwest.

Free Flu Shots & Health Screenings - Nov 7th


Free health screenings,and $5 flu shots, scheduled for Nov 7th at ICNA Dawah Center, 6224 N. California Ave. Chicago. Flu shots from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Screenings from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event hosted by ICNA Relief, Compassionate Care Network and Hamdard Healthcare Center. Please spread the word! ( 8 hour fasting recommended for Diabetes screening).