BURBANK, CA (July 11, 2005) - Clareen Menzies, representative of the
international charity organization Islamic Relief,  will be speaking at the Sioux
Falls Public Library this Saturday, July 16, 2005 on the topic of "Charity in the
U.S.: One Organization's Efforts."

Hosted by Sisters Need A Place – South Dakota, this public lecture will
highlight the place of charity in American society and the work one aid
organization is doing to help the needy in the United States and abroad.

As the Argus leader has mentioned, Islamic Relief, "A 21-year-old agency
created to ease the suffering of the world's poorest people also plays a role
in South Dakota.

"During her visit, she [Clareen Menzies] will meet with Anisah David of
Bushnell, who helps women in various stages of life, such as those leaving
abusive relationships who need jobs or want to advance their education. To
help free up David's time from fund raising, Menzies encouraged Islamic Relief
to contribute $5,000."

What:
Public Lecture
"Charity in the U.S.:
One Organization's Efforts"
 
When:
Saturday, July 16
3:00-5:00 pm

Where:
Sioux Falls Public Library
201 N. Main
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Media Contact:

Clareen Menzies
Islamic Relief USA
clareen@irw.org
(612) 237-9167 mobile
(714) 676-1300 office
(714) 676-1301 fax
www.irw.org

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Islamic Relief USA is an international relief and development organization, with
partner offices in 28 countries across the world. We operate a wide range of
emergency relief and sustainable development projects across the world,
including healthcare, water and sanitation, education, income generation, and
orphan support. For more information, please call or visit our website,
www.irw.org.

Islamic Relief USA is recognized as a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator, its
highest rating. Charity Navigator is America's largest charity evaluator.

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