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Islamic Relief USA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization, incorporated in the state of California in 1993. As an international relief and development organization, Islamic Relief strives to alleviate the poverty and suffering of the world's poorest people. Since its establishment, Islamic Relief has expanded greatly with permanent locations in more than 35 countries worldwide.
Islamic Relief operates a wide variety of projects, including education and training, water and sanitation, income generation, orphan support, health and nutrition, and emergency relief.
In addition to its international relief and development projects, Islamic Relief also operates domestic projects to help disadvantaged communities right here in the United States. Some of Islamic Relief’s domestic projects have included: homeless feedings, toy fairs for children, financial assistance, healthcare in underserved areas, the annual ‘Day of Dignity’ program, providing food, medical care, hygiene kits, clothes, blankets, and more to homeless and underserved communities across the United States, and more. Islamic Relief’s largest and most comprehensive domestic relief project was in response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster in the Gulf Coast. Islamic Relief provided over $3 million in aid to help hurricane victims.
For six years in a row, Islamic Relief USA has been recognized as a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator, its highest rating. This prestigious award puts Islamic Relief among the top 2.25% of charities in the nation.
Islamic Relief’s work has been mentioned in several national and international media outlets, including CNN, the BBC, PBS, “ABC World News Tonight,” the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer, Houston Chronicle, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, San Diego Union-Tribune, and many more.
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A 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID# 95-4453134)
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