Seattle Muslims to Distribute Food, Clothing, Toys to Families in Need

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of Muslims from the metro-Seattle area will help distribute food, clothing, and toys and provide health screenings to more than 600 local homeless people as part of Islamic Relief USA's (IR USA)  annual Day of Dignity campaign.

In its eighth year, Day of Dignity is an nationwide campaign that recruits more than 2000 volunteers who in turn, serve around 20,000 homeless and people in need in 22 cities throughout America. Seattle's event, which is in its fourth year, will take place at Seattle's Millionair Club Charity at 2515 Western Ave. Seattle, WA  98121 from 11am to 2pm .

"Day of Dignity is an event that should take place 365 days out of the year, ever year," said Saleem Khaled, manager of domestics programs at IR USA. "But until we can reach that capacity, we will take whatever opportunity we can get  to encourage others to give of their time, of their wealth, and of their compassion to those in need."

WHAT:   Day of Dignity in Seattle

WHEN:  Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 11am to 2pm.

WHERE: Millionair Club Charity: 2515 Western Ave. Seattle, WA  98121

NOTE: For more information on Day of Dignity, please visit: www.dayofdignity.com. To learn how to get involved, please contact Nazia Hossain, IR USA volunteer coordinator, at 703-370-7202, [email protected].

Co- sponsors of this event include:  Masjid Umar Al Farooq, Islamic Center of Bothell, Masjid Ar Rahmah (Muslim Association of Puget Sound), Islamic Center of Redmond, Univ. of WA Al Shifa Clinic, Millionair Club Seattle, Islamic Center of Eastside, Muslim Student Association-UW, Muslim Student Association of the NW, CAIR-WA, Islamic Quiz Seattle, Warm for Winter, Muslim Association of Northwest, and others. 

Inspired by Islam's values on charitable giving and community development, IR USA is a relief organization dedicated to alleviating poverty through disaster relief and development projects in the U.S. and globally for communities regardless of color, race, religion, or creed.

For the seventh consecutive year, Islamic Relief USA has been awarded four stars by Charity Navigator, the largest charity evaluator in the country. This prestigious award puts Islamic Relief among the top 2.25 percent of charities in the nation. To learn more, visit, www.islamicreliefusa.org.              

MEDIA CONTACT: Rabiah Ahmed at 202-439-1441,  [email protected]

SOURCE Islamic Relief USA