Twin Cities Day Of Dignity To Take Place Oct. 7

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - From Islamic Relief USA: Islamic Relief USA will hold its annual Day of Dignity campaign in major cities throughout the country, including one in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minneapolis Day of Dignity campaign will take place Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Masjid An-Nur, located at 1729 Lyndale Ave. N. Islamic Relief USA works with various community organizations throughout the country to help facilitate the events.

"Islamic Relief has held the Day of Dignity campaign for several years," said Sharif Aly, interim CEO
at Islamic Relief USA. "The events enable people who are in some of the direst circumstances to get
access to necessary items and services. Poverty and homelessness, unfortunately, remain major problems and indications are both problems may grow worse. Thus, Day of Dignity events provide a major service. In addition to receiving food, clothing and health care, they also learn about the different agencies and other entities that exist which they can connect with and continue receiving the guidance and resources necessary to help them get on a path toward self-sufficiency."

The events put a spotlight on the effects of poverty, which remains a persistent problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 43 million suffer from poverty as of 2015. The problem could grow worse if recently announced cuts to various social services are enacted by Congress.

Day of Dignity helps provide, at least for a day, relief from the regular hardships that are faced by an impoverished population, regardless of race, creed, or nationality.

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