
WHY GIVE?
FOR 16 YEARS, CAIR-CHICAGO HAS MADE DIFFERENCE AT LEGISLATIVE, MEDIA, AND GRASSROOTS LEVELS.
*donations are Zakat eligible*
FOLLOW OUR RAMADAN JOURNEY BELOW
RAMADAN 28TH:
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The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“Sadaqa extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire,” (Hadith, Tirmidhi).
He also said that Allah offers relief on the Day of Judgement for those who give sadaqa:
“The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be their charity,” (Hadith, Tirmidhi).
RAMADAN 27TH:
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Please watch the very short but important video above and help us reach our Ramadan online goal this weekend.
RAMADAN 26th:
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We defend Muslims against anti-Muslim bias everyday. Is this worth your support?
RAMADAN 23rd:
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Our legacy and mission is seeded in fighting injustice and bigotry throughout the country. We ensure your children, friends, and family never face any misdeeds without repercussions, guaranteeing a safer tomorrow. But we can't help the next generation without your help.
RAMADAN 21st:
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CAIR-Chicago is recognized as fighting on all fronts for Muslim Americans' civil rights. We ensure Muslims are protected on the streets, in classrooms, in courtrooms, and on legislative floors. See what leaders like Linda Sarsour, Dalia Mogahed, and Sheikh Omar Suleiman say about CAIR-Chicago and its work in the video above
RAMADAN 19th:
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We fight ignorance with education, falsehood with facts, cowardice with courage, transgressions with vindication. But we cannot go on without your support. Help us in #servingupjustice and help our doors stay open! Donate today!
RAMADAN 17th:
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Watch the video above for more info. We have pioneered with our partners the largest bystander training program to educate people on how to behave when confronted with bigotry and hate crimes, running multiple sessions a week.
RAMADAN 15th:
Will you help us fight on & win more?
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Our cases range from racial profiling, harassment and bullying in schools and workplaces, citizenship delays, police misconduct, prisoners’ rights, and workplace discrimination.
We are committed to upholding equality and combating discrimination of all forms through negotiation, litigation, education and awareness. We also meet regularly with community partners and government agencies & leaders to advocate against hate and discrimination in our workplaces, schools, and communities.
RAMADAN 13th:
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The American Muslim identity is a unique and integral part of the whole that is America. We wish to identify universal values and common goals that are shared between our community and other communities and forge mutually beneficial partnerships. What the video above to learn what our partners have to say.
RAMADAN 11th:
Dima Ali used her voice after she saw bigotry online. Then, an Illinois elected official started to harass her. That's when CAIR-Chicago stepped in and ensured she got the justice she deserved
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Watch the above video and join Dima in a reflection of her experience with CAIR-Chicago's civil rights team.
RAMADAN 9th:
Muslim-Americans faced discrimination with former President Trump's Muslim Ban in 2017. After 4 years of fighting, including launching TAP, the Ban was repealed by President Joe Biden. Watch the above video to learn how we advocated for the end of the Muslim Ban.
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Advocacy and defense work when we are united. Having said this, learn why families are still at risk and why CAIR-Chicago is pushing for the passing of the NOBAN Act. If the #NOBANAct passes, future presidents will be unable to issue immigration bans that target specific groups
RAMADAN 7th:
From day one, CAIR-Chicago has worked hard to offer a welcoming and empowering professional Muslim space to our young talents that many of us did not have growing up. The result is an award-winning diverse internship program that sets the standard state-wide and beyond.
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It’s on every community to understand a better future is best forged by building its future leaders TODAY, and that starts with securing self-belief and confidence in our youth.
RAMADAN 5th:
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We’ve litigated 6,100+ cases ranging from housing, employment to travel and law enforcement. Since 2015, we've taken on almost 100 anti-Muslim hate crime cases.
RAMADAN 3rd:
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CAIR-Chicago is the first line of defense for those who face discrimination for their Muslim way of life. Whether it's extreme Zionists or anti-Muslim Hindutva, we're there fighting to make sure bigotry doesn't win.
Please look above for a brief message from our Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, as he recaps a year in pandemic and how your donations can help us reach the light at the end of the tunnel.
RAMADAN 1st:
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We know how challenging it can be when you're cooped up in home all day. We, too, miss seeing all the blessed faces during Jumuah and Iftar and Tarawih!
We don't want to lose the sense of community that makes us all so strong as Muslim-Americans. So, we put together a fun little video to share how we, at CAIR-Chicago, are committed to #servingupjustice this Ramadan, and every day, as the primary dish on our menu (watch above).
Mail in donations to:
CAIR-Chicago, 17 N. State Suite, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60602
Call in donations to:
312-212-1520
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