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Organized by Imam Khalid Latif

#EndFamilySeparation: 700 Detained Children in NY Need Us Now

$45,090

raised of $50,000 USD goal

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Impact: New York, NY

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by July 22, 2018 at 12:00 AM EDT

"“Whoever separates a mother from her child, then Allah will separate him from his loved ones on the Day of Resurrection.” ~ Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him



No Child Left Behind 
More than 700 children - including children as young as 9-months old - have been transferred to group homes across New York state following the Trump Administrations "zero-tolerance" policy on border crossings. The Islamic Center at NYU is hoping to raise what we can to provide assistance to these children to get them the care and services they are in need of with the ultimate goal of reuniting them with their families.  All funds contributed are tax-deductible and will be distributed by the New York Immigration Coalition to organizations in their networks providing legal services, case workers, social workers, coordination, advocacy and organizing costs, and more in an effort to represent the children currently in New York. 

#EndFamilySeparation
As many of us know, the Trump administration announced a “zero-tolerance” policy on border crossings on April 6. As a result of this cruel policy, more than 2,300 children have been ripped from their parents’ arms. News stories detail the horrific abuse suffered by these children - all while Customs officer crack jokes and shift blame by claiming they are merely “following orders.”

Last week, in response to public outcry, Trump signed an executive order mandating that children now be detained with their parents in ICE facilities indefinitely unless their cases are resolved. This solves nothing: “zero tolerance” is still in play, and children and families will still be imprisoned. It is also clear that the administration do not plan to reunite those families already separated, especially in light of reports that parents are being deported while their children remain here in the United States.  


How You Can Help

Give whatever you can. Whether its 1 dollar, 5 dollars or 5,000, every bit will make a difference.  And please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.  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. 



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Updates 2

Imam Khalid Latif5 years ago

27th Night Request: We Need Your Help On A Life Saving Project

as'salaamu alaykum,   

We've raised closed to $615,000 alhamdulillah in our campaign to build an emergency shelter for abused women and children in NYC. On this blessed 27th night of Ramadan as many of us are standing and seeking out Laylatul Qadr, I would ask that you help us reach our goal of $700,000 by making a donation online to our campaign at launchgood.com/nycshelter and share it with everyone you know to ask them to make a contribution as well.   

I know that if we all come together and encourage our friends, families, and others to contribute, we'll make it happen inshallah. 

IF YOU PREFER TO DONATE BY CHECK
Checks can be written out to "SMILE" or "Smile For Charity" and mailed to "The Islamic Center at NYU" at 238 Thompson Street rm 491 NY NY 10012.**

May Allah reward you for your efforts and generosity, especially in these last nights of Ramadan and give you and your loved ones only the best in this world and the best 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 Assistant Professor  | NYU Wagner 


212.998.4712 
@KLatif
facebook.com/khalid.latif

instagram.com/imamklatif
Imam Khalid Latif5 years ago

Ramadan Mubarak - Join me in 30 Days of Giving with Launchgood This Ramadan

as'salaamu alaykum and Ramadan Mubarak  :

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 I just signed up for the @launchgood 30 Days of Giving #Ramadan Campaign. It's a great way to support amazing charitable projects and efforts with an automatic donation every day of Ramadan. Check it out and sign up at https://www.launchgood.com/ramadan#!/?src=24709 today.

Hope you all have a blessed Ramadan.  Keep me in your prayers.  You and your loved ones will be in mine inshallah. 

- 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 Assistant Professor  | NYU Wagner 


212.998.4712 
@KLatif
facebook.com/khalid.latif

instagram.com/imamklatif

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