99 Orphans Team at ZF 4th Annual Award Ceremony

Alhamdulillah, the 99 Orphan team had a great time at ZF's fourth annual award ceremony at DelTech.  Our team members presented briefly about our project, had an awesome auction, and even got a few more orphans sponsored!  It was definitely a memorable experience for us all.  Here are some pictures of the 99 Orphan team members from the event:

Our coral theme was a hit :)

99 Orphan team members sporting their new ties

Enjoying the pizza and snacks before the ceremony began

99 Orphan Table

Our chocolate bar basket sold for $350 during our auction!

Our pashmina sets sold for $25 each. 

99 Orphan team talking about our project

Movie Night: Captain America, Popcorn, and One Orphan Sponsored!

Alhamdulillah, our movie event on Saturday was a great success.  Everyone enjoyed watching Captain America and the Winter Soldier (Captain America 2) while eating yummy, crunchy, buttery popcorn popped and served by 99 Orphan team members at the ZF Center.  Over twenty attendees were there to watch the movie and we raised $100 from the movie ticket proceeds.  Generous donors gave additional donations in honor of our event that totaled up to $500, allowing us to complete our eighth orphan!  Here are some pictures from the event:

We have a few exciting events coming up during the next few weeks, insha Allah.  Stay tuned to find out more!

- Nur
President

99 Orphan January Updates

Alhamdulillah, the 99 Orphan team has been progressing well during the past few weeks.  During our 2015 launch meeting, we discussed the members' roles and potential ideas for the next few months.  We will be sharing this information soon, insha Allah.

So far, we have been able to raise money for a few orphans this year, alhamdulillah.  Our Lancaster youth group already raised $500 for this year's campaign and we are looking forward to seeing more from them during the next few months.

Our Indian bake sale was a great success, as well.  With the efforts of the Indian families of Delaware and the many others who came to support our cause, we were able to raise $1350 from the event.  The 99 Orphan team is extremely grateful to everyone who helped make the event a success.

Here are some pictures from the event:

99 Orphan team members making thank-you flowers and cards for donors

Indian Flag poster made by 99 Orphan Team Member

99 Orphan team members serving food

You can see more pictures from the event at the photo gallery here.

~ Nur Kose
President

99 Orphans Project Beginning 2015 Year!

The 99 Orphans team is warming up for another exciting year of fun events and projects to raise money for our 99 orphans over the next few months.  We are looking forward to continue getting your support as we enter another year of helping orphans.

We will be meeting this week, insha Allah, to discuss our plans for the project this year and determine the member's renewed roles.  We will also be planning our first event of the year: a bake sale for Indian orphans this Thursday!

Stay tuned to find out our other exciting plans for the year.

~Nur Kose
President

Completion of 99 Orphan Project 2014

Alhamdulillah, the 99 Orphan team was able to successfully accomplish our goal for another year.  Raising our intended amount of $59,400 this year shortly after the end of Ramadan, we were able to help 99 orphans around the world for one year.  This has all been because of all of our generous donors and supporters who continuously donated money, attended our various events, and shared our project with family and friends.  Jazak Allahu Khairan for helping us make a difference in orphans' lives.

If you are still interested in donating to orphans, never fear!  We are already accepting donations for next year's funds.  Please continue supporting us as we continue onto the next year of 99 Orphans.

- Nur Kose
President

Only a Few Days Left!

Ramadan is almost over.  Eid is approaching quickly!  Alhamdulillah, the 99 Orphan team was able to accomplish a lot during this month.

We have attended numerous iftars to let communities know about our project, from Lancaster, PA to Washington, D.C. and of course in Delaware.  We created many videos to let you know how our project is going and to, hopefully, encourage you to donate.  In addition, the visual arts committee published their first comic book and we were able to sell many copies to help orphans in need.  And thanks to Allah and generous donors like you, we were able to reach the 80-orphan mark .

Alhamdulillah, we only have about 15 orphans left.  We will be having a henna party and bake sale this Sunday insha Allah.  The bake sale is no ordinary bake sale.  You get to view the baked goods beforehand to choose what you want to order.  Please don't come to the bake sale thinking you will buy the baked goods then!  To guarantee yummy treats for you and your family during Eid, order now.

See you Sunday insha Allah.  Please help us reach our goal this Ramadan!

- Nur Kose
President

Henna Party and Mini Bake Sale (Video)

Assalamualaikum!

Ramadan is swiftly leaving us.  There's only a week left and then Eid will be here, insha Allah.  Are you getting prepared for Eid goodies and treats?  The 99 Orphan team will be hosting a henna party and mini bake sale featuring delicious baked goods for sale.  Check out the video below to see the awesomeness we will be selling insha Allah.  Don't forget to place your orders right away so we have your treats ready for you by the henna party day (Sunday, July 27).


Here are some more pictures of the Eid goodies with their prices.

 

Cupcakes 1 for $1 and 12 for $10

 

Brownies 1 for $1 and 12 for $10

 Coconut Macaroons 2 for $1 and 12 for $5

 Chocolate-Covered Pretzels 4 for $2

Turkish Breads 1 for $2 and 12 for $20

 Eid Cookie Cake 1 for $10

Don't forget to order our yummy treats in advance to be sure of getting them when you need them!

- Nur Kose

President