Tariq Nelson

FAITH Urgent Cases for May 13^th to May 20^th 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. Family of 4 Cannot Pay Rent. Fairfax, VA area. Kids are 4 and 5 months old. Father is out of work and looking for a job. They cannot pay rent.. $1,250 rent help needed.

1. Older Couple With 2 Children. Falls Church, VA area. Parents work part-time. They speak very little English. Father needs eye surgery. Behind on rent. $1,500 needed.

1. Young Couple with 2 Yr. Old Child. DC area. Struggling to make ends meet. Wife lost job because she wouldn’t take off her hijab. They were evicted and $1,000 needed for deposit on new place.

1. Family of 3, Husband Laid Off. McLean, VA area. Husband was laid off from work. Wife has recently started working. They do not have money for rent. $1,795 rent needed.

1. Family with Deadly Disease Needs Immigration Filing Fees. Chantilly, VA area. Daughter (4 years old) has rare deadly disease and is one of the few who survive. She cannot get treatment back home. Hardworking, loving family is getting medical help but need immigration filing fees. $1,010 needed for immigration filing fees.

1. Family of 4. Falls Church, VA area. Husband and wife are struggling to make it on their combined income. FAITH has assisted them with food. They need $1,000 towards rent.

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

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

2) 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.

3) 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.

To donate now with PayPal, click on the word “donate” immediately below:

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Jazakum Allahu khairan!

• FAITH respects your giving and honors your trust. FAITH assesses cases and determines need. Cases are reviewed on a regular basis. Your donation goes to the needy insha’Allah.
• FAITH accepts the zakat. Remember, you can pay your zakat in advance of when it is due. You do not have to wait. Your donations are tax deductible. Tax ID 54-1961618.
• Donations received beyond the needs of a particular case will be used on the future needs of that case, or on a similar case.