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Area Muslims Raising Women's Essentials for Homeless Women, DuPage PADS
On Mother's Day did we think of all those mothers, and women, who desperately need a home, a ray of hope, a silver lining? What of them?
“The poor and destitute have been left to fend for themselves,” said Ms. Malika MacDonald, Director, ICNA Relief Women’s Shelter Initiative. “Our Women’s Essentials Campaign is intended to create awareness about how common homelessness is, and aims to alleviate suffering. Society has made the poor out to be villains, thieves, cheats and lazy. Just because the government has certain initiatives to help the poor, we feel they are all set to survive. Yes, they do survive, but it is an existence which many of us could never endure.”
ICNA Relief Chicago, the local chapter of a National Muslim organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in society, will be collecting personal hygiene products for women in need, through the month of May. Items can be shipped or dropped-off at locations in Chicago and in select suburbs. Monetary donations are being accepted online at http://bit.ly/1GwBTjO .
“Islam is about reaching out to the neediest among us, irrespective of faith, race or gender. Feminine products, such as sanitary napkins and tampons, can be difficult for homeless women to obtain and are not typical items donated to food pantries and shelter homes. For a poor or homeless woman these items can make a world of difference in preserving their dignity and self-respect.
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Our donations will go to PADS in Glen Ellyn and to the Red Cross for Women’s Wellness Week which runs from May 11th to May 15th,” said Dr. Saima Azfar, Director, ICNA Relief Chicago based in Glendale Heights. “Our goal is a collection worth $10,000.”
“DuPage Pads is very grateful for the generous efforts of the ICNA Relief Women’s Shelter initiative. Certainly the women we serve will feel respected and hopeful,” said Carol Simler, DuPage Pads President & CEO.
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ITEMS REQUESTED ( NEW PACKAGED ONLY)
* Deodorant and Body Sprays * Sanitary Pads and Tampons * Feminine Wash
* Shampoo and Conditioner * Lotion and Moisturizers * Undergarments
* Nail Clippers and Emory Boards * Combs and Brushes * Tooth Brushes and Toothpaste * Mouth Wash (non-alcohol)
DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
ICNA Relief Midwest Office,
1701 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Height,IL 60139
844-414-4862
Monday- Thursdays
10:00 am -3:00 pm
ICNA Relief Thrift Store,
17w731 Roosevelt Rd.
Oalbrook Terrace, 60181
Phone: 1-866-497-9037
Timings: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Open every day except Fridays
Dawah Center Food Pantry
6224 N.California Ave.
Chicago, IL
Call Sr Ahlam
773-739-3224
Daily 12:00-2:00
Mosques:
Muslim Society Inc.( MSI), 1785 Bloomingdale Rd, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Islamic Center of Wheaton ( ICW), 900 E Geneva Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
Islamic Center of Naperville (ICN), 2844 W Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
Islamic Community Center of DesPlaines ( ICCD), 480 Potter Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Latino Muslims of Chicago, www.latinomuslimsofchicago.com
