Tariq Nelson

FAITH Social Services

Urgent Cases for week of April 15th 2008 to April 21st 2008

NOTE: All FAITH clients receive budget counseling and caseworkers assist them in developing a new plan to manage their budgets and become self-sufficient.

1. Single mom and daughter. Leesburg area.. Mom was laid off from work. The daughter works 2 jobs but she does not earn enough to cover their expenses. They are facing eviction and are due in court at end of this month. The mom is looking for work and thinks she found something that will start soon, insha’Allah. Bills due are $1,145..41 for rent and $213.07 for electricity. $1,358.48 needed.

1. Family of 4 (kids ages 5 and 3). Alexandria, VA area. Husband injured in a car accident; can no longer work. Wife had contract work; contract ended and she has not been able to find work. They have no income. They are behind on many bills including rent and at risk of homelessness. $3,825 needed.

1. Family of 5. Montgomery Village, MD area. Currently without status. Husband is sick and cannot work. The mother works as a babysitter and part-time cook but she is behind on the family’s rent and bills. $1,695 needed.

1. Father with Parkinson’s, wife and 2 kids. Falls Church, VA area. The father cannot work due to his Parkinson’s disease. The mother works part-time and earns little. The husband had extra medical bills this month. $97 needed.

1. Husband laid off; wife supporting family; kids are 7 and 3 month old baby. Case Repeated. Accokeek, MD area. Mother is working full time; husband laid off since August 2007. They are behind on all bills. Gas bill almost $1,000; water $394; phone bill $300, and $4,000 behind on their rent. Total of $5,694 needed — 30 people donating $189.80 each.

1. Single mom supporting 2 kids. Case Repeated. Springfield area. The mother works at a local store but cannot cover the expenses on her salary. She and the kids need help. $78 car insurance, $180 electric bill, $45 phone bill, $200 for food and medications. Total of $503 needed.

1. Single mother supporting 4 kids. Case Repeated. Alexandria area. Recently forced by circumstances to move to this area; she is trying to find work but cannot so far. Her son applied for a job. She needs to find a place to live. She owes $1,350 rent for this month.

1. Single mom with 2 kids (ages 6 and 4). Case Repeated. Sterling area. Husband abandoned wife and his kids, they need money for rent. He used to pay but now she has no one to help. To prevent homelessness: $1,250 in rent needed.

1. Family of 4. Case Repeated. Springfield area. The husband and son are working but they cannot pay their expenses. The family is going through problems. $209 needed.

Your donations are very appreciated. May Allah Ta’ala accept all your charity.

To Donate Now, Here’s How

Choose which option is best for you:

A. By mailing your check made out to “FAITH” with “wherever most needed” in the memo line. Please mail to:

FAITH Social Services

500 Grove Street

Suite 210

Herndon, VA 20170

B. Deliver your cash or check donation in person

a) To the FAITH office at the above address during normal business hours. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

b) On weekends, you can use the donation box in the FAITH Thrift Store (and shop while you’re there - proceeds serve the needy!). The Thrift Store is located at the address as above. Weekend hours are Saturday 10am to 4:30pm and Sunday 12pm to 4pm. The Thrift Store phone number is 703-766-3396.

c) On the 2nd Friday of every month, a FAITH representative has a table at the ADAMS Center. Donate your cash or check on your way to or from jumuah.

C. Sign up for “Bill Pay” at your bank to make regular monthly donations to FAITH . You arrange with your bank to make FAITH the payee, you designate the monthly amount, and your donations will be automatically sent to us on a monthly basis. You need FAITH’s address which is 500 Grove Street, Suite 210, Herndon, VA, 20170. At most banks this is a free service to you and FAITH is not charged – a win, win solution.

D. Donate to FAITH online with PayPal. Enter the donation amount ($50, $100, or more). The fast, convenient option of secure online payment. Please note that PayPal takes about 3% of your donation as a service fee. If you choose this option, consider adding some money to your donation to cover the cost of the fee.

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