Young Muslims 2006 – A Year in Review
We would like to thank our supporters for their hard work and dedication. None of the events/activities below could have been possible without Allah’s permission & blessing. May Allah accept our efforts and allow us to be an instrument of positive change in this world, Ameen.
AWARDSMonthly & Weekly YM Activities:
YM Academics - Resume Critique Service - helped over two dozen brothers and sisters improve their marketability. In some cases, we improved the interview-to-job ratio from 1:100 to 25:100.
YM Academics - Practice Job Interviews - Ace your job interviews without stumbling, stammering, or being stumped.
Feed The Streets & Meals on Wheels-Takes place on the third Sunday of every month, YM brothers and sisters share meals in downtown Toronto with the homeless and poor.
Orphan Sponsorship
Young Muslims Friday Nasihah–Every Friday - http://www.youngmuslims.ca/ymfn/
Young Muslims Weekly Study Circles-Saturdays & Sundays across the GTA. For more information, please visit http://www.youngmuslims.ca/events/default.asp.
Young Muslims Monthly Newsletters
The MiracleChannel (Lethbridge, Alberta) – Insight –
The Young Muslims Canada has signed on for another season with the MiracleChannel, Canada’s first Christian television station.
Walk For The Homeless - YM’s Team Faith came in 1st Place for raising the most donations. We would like to congratulate Team Faith for their outstanding efforts.
YM Academics - Resume Critique Service - helped over two dozen brothers and sisters improve their marketability. In some cases, we improved the interview-to-job ratio from 1:100 to 25:100.
YM Academics - Practice Job Interviews - Ace your job interviews without stumbling, stammering, or being stumped.
Feed The Streets & Meals on Wheels-Takes place on the third Sunday of every month, YM brothers and sisters share meals in downtown Toronto with the homeless and poor.
Orphan Sponsorship - Kenya
Hot Soup Days [Monthly] - Soup Kitchen in Scarborough
Young Muslims Football League (YMFL)-Every Saturday morning.
Street Needs Assessment - Homelessness - it’s real! Young Muslims Canada aided the City of Toronto in gathering volunteers that will be required to commit only 5 hours on April 19. Their work will help improve living conditions for fellow Canadians http://www.youngmuslims.ca/YM_Activities/streetNeedsAssessment.asp
Islam & the Environment – What’s Faith got to do with it?
Young Muslims establishes relations with Citizen’s Environment Watch (CEW)
Letter-writing Campaign: Stop the Deportation of human rights activist Issam Al Yamani
Canadian Blood Services – ‘Milestones 2006’-On May 18th, 2006, Young Muslims Canada was honoured with the "Celebrating Milestones 06" Award for sponsoring three blood drives at the Square One Mall. We would like to thank all of you who donated blood and continue to donate blood. May Allah help us to reach unimaginable milestones in our lifetimes, Ameen.
Can You Hear Us? Homegrown Muslim Youth Speak out!
International Press Conference
Date: Friday, June 9th, 2006
Place: International Muslims Organization (IMO)
http://www.lexpress.to/archives/545/
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_1395.aspx
http://www.cageprisoners.com/articles.php?id=14330
-Press coverage from major media networks internationally: New York Times, CBC, CTV, Global, 680 News, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, L'express, City TV, The Ambition
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario – James K. Bartleman - Wednesday, June 7th, 2006-YM invited to Lieutenant Governor’s Suite as he denounces racism against Muslim Canadians. Toronto
MidEast Relief
Young Muslims Canada are collecting medications from various pharmaceutical companies for victims of the MidEast Crisis. These medications will be donated to North American Muslim Foundation (NAMF) and other relief organizations. Read Letter
Know Your Rights-July 15th, 2006-Toronto City Hall
Academic's Fair- Sunday, July 23rd, 2006
Health Fair-September 9th, 2006-This fair is geared to teach Canadians how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke and cancer claim the lives of over half a million Canadians every year. Tips will be offered by credible medical experts and medical associations on preventing such conditions.
RCMP Citizen's Academy - The Young Muslims of Canada has successfully graduated from the RCMP Citizen's Academy. It helped our community better understand the dynamics of law enforcement in Canada. It was also an opportunity to express concerns of many Muslim youth in Canada.
MOSAIC - Out of Cold Program (OCC) - The Young Muslims Canada is proud to announce our participation in MOSAIC's Out of Cold Program. The program involves picking up homeless people from a designated location via bus in the extreme cold nights of winter. This event was hosted at TARIC Islamic Centre & other churches and synagogues.
Professional Development Seminar
Instructor: Natalie Zamanis-Professional Development Coordinator
Date:Nov. 4th, 2006
Mayoral/City Council Elections-Sent Letter of congratulations to winners of Mayoral/City Council elections – David Miller& Carolyn Parrish
YM @ Youth for Human Rights Conference-December 10th, 2006
Location: Toronto Metro Hall
YM Meeting with MP Omar Alghabra-Dec. 15th-For ‘Politics of Identity’ Workshop in 2007
