Ahmadiyya Muslims raise half of their $2M pledge for new Vaughan hospital
Annual Run for Vaughan fundraiser was held Sep. 22 at North Maple Regional Park The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association has raised about $1 million for the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, which is expected to be the first hospital in Canada to feature fully-integrated “smart” technology systems. “The total figure is $1 million this far out […]
Runners and walkers hit the streets on Sunday for the 9th Annual Run for BWG
This past Sunday was the 9th Annual Run for BWG, hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community outside the BWG Leisure Centre. Each year the community selects a specific cause to donate to, depending on the needs of the town. The proceeds from this year’s run went towards the Simcoe County District School Board to help […]
Vaughan Muslim youth collect 50K pounds of food for those in need
Campaign for sheltering the homeless among others falls ‘under the banner of Mercy for Mankind’ After successfully raising 50,000 pounds of food on Feb. 5, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association has launched a new nationwide campaign that includes blood clinics, more food drives, charity runs, and homeless shelters. “One of the fundamental teachings of Islam […]
Youth to spread the love, food in downtown Barrie over Christmas
During the holiday season, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association delivered warm festive meals for those less fortunate in downtown Barrie. Boxes of food were also donated to the David Busby Centre. Contributed image Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association running Holiday Dinner on Wheels event for the first time in Barrie’s downtown Some local youth will be […]
Muslim youth giving pizza to homeless
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is making sure that nobody in Montreal has to go hungry. The Holiday Dinner On Wheels will be giving out pizza slices to those living on the streets. Article Source
Shelter Bus – Community Hero: Holiday Edition
Beds, a kitchenette, lounge space and bathrooms – an local organization is helping to connect those less fortunate with a roof over their heads and access to essential amenities this cold, winter season. The Shelter Bus is a re-purposed coach bus that is designed with this goal in mind. An initiative started by Humanity First, […]
Muslim youth group to launch mobile shelter for Toronto homeless
A national Muslim youth group is launching a “Shelter Bus” campaign to help the homeless in Toronto. A national Muslim youth group is launching a “Shelter Bus” campaign to help the homeless in Toronto. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, in collaboration with Humanity First, have re-purposed a coach bus with 20 beds, a kitchenette, lounge […]
Humanity First Shelter Bus project launches in Toronto to help the homeless
To help address the issue of Toronto’s growing homeless population especially during the colder months when sleeping outside can be fatal, a joint initiative between Humanity First and Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is bringing a Shelter Bus to Toronto. Shelters are doing their best but they are often overcrowded. According to Toronto Public Health (TPH), […]
Coach Bus Converted Into Rolling Shelter For Toronto’s Homeless
SAMANTHA BEATTIE/HUFFPOST CANADA – Naeem Farooqui, who works in the transit industry, converted an outdated coach bus into a comfortable place to sleep and relax. The Shelter Bus is the first of its kind in Canada, organizers say. TORONTO — A former coach bus destined for the scrapyard has been transformed into a shelter on […]
The Shelter Bus for the Homeless Offers 20 Beds, Bathrooms & More
In an effort to protect those vulnerable in the harsh Canadian winter, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association partnered with Humanity First to launch the Shelter Bus initiative. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat was founded in 1889 and has a presence in over 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. The Shelter Bus aims to help […]
