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Islamic Relief USA volunteer Mohammad Mertaban assisting with relief distribution for a victim of Hurricane Katrina in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Islamic Relief was incorporated in the state of California as non-profit organization 1993. The main function of the US office is fundraising, but Islamic Relief has increasingly supported many domestic projects – the biggest being the response to Hurricane Katrina. Islamic Relief’s has five offices throughout the United States, located in: Buena Park, CA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Totowa, NJ; and Washington D.C.

Humanitarian Day
Islamic Relief is committed to helping people in need, irrespective of race, religion, or ethnicity.  Thus, Islamic Releif's humanitarian efforts extend not only to people in developing countries overseas, but also to people right here in the United States.  Islamic Relief's annual "Humanitarian Day" has become one of its largest domestic relief efforts.  This Ramadan, in 14 cities across the U.S., Islamic Relief will provide food, clothing, medical care, and social services to people living in the most poverty-stricken areas of our nation.
To read more about Islamic Relief's Humanitarian Day, Click Here.

Hurricane Katrina
The costliest natural disaster in the country’s history, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in August 2005. Over 1,300 lost their lives and more than a million displaced. The damage and recovery cost from the storm is estimated at over $75 billion.
To read more about Islamic Relief's efforts in Hurricane Katrina areas, Click Here.

Domestic Development
Whether it is the homeless population making their home on the street, or assisting those who cannot afford basic health care, Islamic Relief sees it as its duty to aid the less fortunate in our society.

Islamic Relief implements various domestic projects. Among them is the annual Humanitarian Day, which provides essentials such as food, hygiene kits, and medical care. Working with the Ilm Foundation in Los Angeles, Islamic Relief supports monthly homeless feedings in the area as well.

Other domestic projects supported by Islamic Relief include the continuing support of the UMMA Community Clinic, toy drives for disadvantaged children, community support programs, and much more. One of Islamic Relief’s domestic projects which has grown in recent years is our financial assistance program for families in need. Working with mosques and community organizations, Islamic Relief provides emergency financial assistance to families in need.