Assalamoalaikum,

On May 21st, 2017 we had our third 99 Orphans meeting. We discussed the upcoming Ramadan fundraiser for our project. Our team is busy planning a fun iftar with lots of cool activities and we’re hoping for a great turnout! Let me give you an inside scoop on some our plans:

We hope to have an exciting Ramadan jeopardy challenge, so sharpen your Islamic knowledge and make sure to participate in this fun game! We’re also planning on having different activities like arts and crafts, henna, cupcake decorations, and tons more.

Your presence will help us raise enough money to sponsor our remaining 84 orphans, who are waiting for your generous support and contribution.

May Allah reward you for your role in helping us achieve our goal .

JazakAllah

- Radeyah Maryam

99 Orphans Team 2nd Official Meeting

Assalamualaikum,

                          On May 5th, 2017, we had a foster parent information session at the Four Point Sheraton. Nikki Lyons and Tanya Askew from Wake County Human Services came and talked to us about the process of fostering children. We did not have a lot of people join us for this event but A LOT of questions! At the beginning, two youth members opened the event. Later, Batul Fatima recited a meaningful hadith for us, " It is a beloved deed to take care of an orphan."

Nikki Lyons was inspired by the hadith and recorded it for future sessions. During the session, there was a slideshow stating the procedures and guidelines for becoming foster parents. A few  really important questions I heard there was, "Do we get to decide for ourselves if we can get a muslim foster child instead of any other one? If I get a foster child that is not a muslim, am I required to take them to their church, temple, or synagogue?" All of those interesting questions had VERY interesting answers! Inshallah, you will get certified within the next four to six months to become the loving parent every child needs! Jazakallahu khair,

Zeba Hussaini

Tanya Askew and Nikki Lyons speaking during the slideshow.

Zain, Batul, Nikki Lyons, Yusuf and Brother Murat pose for the camera.

                                       

Foster kid socks

Today we got sock for the foster kids! I am excited to give it to them because I know how it feels to have sweaty and hurt feet when I don't wear socks. Socks are important because it keeps your feet's skin safe from blisters and injuries. Also, when you don't wear socks, your feet get hot and sweaty. Socks also keep your feet warm. We are collecting lots of more items such as: onesies, bibs, pajamas, under garments, and more. Please help us collect these essentials for the foster kids!

These are the socks we got for the foster children!

99 Orphan Team 2017 First Official Meeting

Collection Drive for Foster Children

Assalamu Alaikum. The 99 Orphan team has started a collection drive for North Carolina Wake County foster children. We will be collecting items that include: bibs, onesies, blankets, pajamas, undergarments, and socks. Please donate!

Sisters Joining Together for Orphans this Ramadan

Ramadan Mubarak from the 99 Orphan team!  We hope that you are all taking advantage of the blessings of Ramadan and especially of the last ten nights.

We would like to share an inspiring story of a group of sisters from Long Island, NY who have been dedicated to helping out orphans this Ramadan.  The sisters group at the Long Island Muslim Society (LIMS) has spent many hours collecting funds for orphans.  During every taraweeh prayer over the past few weeks, they have tirelessly encouraged others to take advantage of the blessings of Ramadan by helping orphans around the world.  Many of the sisters who had already been sponsoring orphans annually increased their donations for this year.

They have done a tremendous job uniting together to accomplish a common goal.  May Allah reward all of them for their efforts and generosity.

For others who are also interested in helping orphans this Ramadan, it's not too late!  The last ten blessed nights have just begun and we hope that you will be encouraged to feed, clothe and educate parentless children this Ramadan.