“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” ― Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kings’ commitment to service and assisting others, Zakat Foundation of America (ZFA) is launching its 11th annual service week. Working in six states and online, the organization anticipates impacting 6,000 individuals. While Zakat Foundation of America is known for its international humanitarian work in over 40 countries, it also commits to serving its neighbors throughout the United States.
For Martin Luther King Jr. Week, the Zakat Foundation of America will use its local U.S. offices to reach out to underserved communities, provide them with winter and essential necessities, and address basic needs. The goal is to provide a space for the entire community through service and fulfilling one another’s needs.
A core tenet of the organization is “humanity above all,” and beneficiaries are always treated with dignity, respect, and care. The list of events can be found below, with highlights including tutoring, blanket distributions, crafting events, winter gear/clothing distribution, grocery distribution, and hot meals being served.
In each community, ZFA works alongside local partners, including local law enforcement, mosques, assisted living homes, Ronald McDonald houses, and schools. Beyond impacting those in need, MLK Service Week allows volunteers, especially youth, to give back to their communities. The goal is for volunteers to be encouraged to take civic responsibility and actively improve their communities.
Any person wishing to volunteer or receive assistance may contact Nayma Kose, Outreach & Community Engagement Director, at nayma@zakat.org. “We are so excited to empower our local communities to help serve our under-resourced neighbors”, Kose stated, “Bringing everyone together in the spirit of service celebrates the best parts of ourselves”.
The organization strives to support recovery and development in all its forms, aligning with the UN’s 17 Goals for Sustainable Development. Zakat Foundation of America has been featured in the press, including CNN Max, Fox News, WGN, ABC, and NBC. Media, including photos and videos, are available on the website and social media. Additional media requests or interview requests can be submitted to lindsey.b@zakat.org.
Founded in 2001, Zakat Foundation of America is a 501(c)3 NGO that helps generous and caring people reach out to those in need. Zakat Foundation of America’s mission is to address immediate needs and ensure the self-reliance of the poorest people around the world. Zakat Foundation of America conducts humanitarian assistance programs in more than 40 countries on five continents. For more information, please visit http://www.ZAKAT.org or call 1-888-ZAKAT-US
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