Muslim Welfare Centre Service to humanity is service to Allah (God)

Give Hope Today

Annual Report 2014

Since 1993

President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01

Contents01 CANADIAN PROGRAMSFood & Essential Items Bank . . . . . . . . . . . .03Project Ramadan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05Home for Needy Women & Children . . .06Emergency Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07Public School Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08Free Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09Al Abbas Mussallah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09

02 WHAT’S NEW & UPCOMINGHalal Meals on Wheels for Seniors . . . . .11Iqra Ramadan Radio Program . . . . . . . . . . .12 Inuvik Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 MWC Documentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13New Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13MWC Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

03 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSVillage Development – Pakistan . . . . . . . . . .15Disaster Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Support a Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Water Exploration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Qurbani & Zabiha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

04 SPECIAL EVENTSGala & Annual Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Halal Food Fest TO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22MuslimFest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) . . . . . . . .22

Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Gratitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Board of Directors & Team . . . . .26

Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

“A man’s true wealth is the good he does in this world.”-Prophet Muhammad n (570-632 CE)

At the Muslim Welfare Centre, we are guided by the belief that service to humanity is service to Allah (God). We are committed to serving those in need, irrespective of religion, nationality, caste or creed.

In Canada, we are involved in the fight against poverty and homelessness and are focused on providing food, health care services, culturally-sensitive shelter for women, their children and families in distress, and healthy nutrition to our school children and seniors.

Our international focus involves promoting literacy through our free schools; access to clean water through water exploration projects; and providing relief assistance, including construction of shelters and establishing free medical clinics in countries facing natural disasters.

President’s MessageDear Friends,

I greet you with Peace…Assalaamu Alaikum.

By the grace of God another year of serving humanity has flown by!

I’m pleased to inform you that while our past projects have seen improvements, we also were focused on implementing new programs in 2013. In collaboration with the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), the village development program in Qadir Baksh Rind, Pakistan has progressed well. By the grace of God, we expect the first phase to be completed such that over five hundred villagers will experience Ramadan in their new homes. Future plans include rebuilding of the school, medical clinic and mosque, as well as implementing sustainability programs under our disaster relief commitment.

In terms of our local focus, we increased funding to the Toronto District School Board for their Public School Nutrition Program and are now supporting eleven schools across the Greater Toronto Area. This program provides healthy food in a safe and caring environment ensuring students get a nutritious start to their day and prepares them to learn.

We expanded our collaboration with the Regional Municipality of Durham with the Emergency Motel Program being launched through the Muslim Welfare Home in Whitby, Ontario. This program caters to individuals and families, including mothers with male children over the age of 13, who we could not otherwise be serve in our existing facility.

For the sixth year running, we are partnering with Project Ramadan to create food baskets for families registered in our food bank. Our goal this year is

to distribute 1,500 specially-prepared food baskets across the city, during the holy month of Ramadan.

Finally, I am pleased to include a summary of 2013 financial highlights in this annual report. As you may notice, we have allocated funds to cover expansion of our food bank related services in Canada and to acquire our own office space to ensure we are better able to deliver services to our diverse client base. We remain committed to ensuring that zakaat funds are distributed appropriately in the year collected. We look forward to your support in this expansion project, Insha’Allah.

I would like extend my sincere thanks to our volunteers and staff for their drive, dedication, passion and expertise. Their tireless efforts are what make this organization run and I cannot thank them enough for that. I would also like to thank the Board for their dedication and valuable time. And finally to our generous donors who have supported us throughout the years, this organization would not be thriving today without your ongoing contributions.

In closing, even though our founders are no longer with us, Muslim Welfare Centre represents their vision and desire to serve humanity. Their pioneering efforts and sacrifice drive us all; staff, volunteers, and directors in this noble service.

Major Muhammad Abbas Ali and his wife Sarwar Jahan Begum laid the foundation of this organization in 1993 and we pray that God blesses their souls - Ameen.

Sincerely, Shahid A. Khan President

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In 1993, the pioneering efforts of Major Muhammad Abbas Ali (1921-2009) and his wife, Sarwar Jahan Begum (1928-2013) launched the Muslim Welfare Centre and its Halal Food & Essential Items Bank.

From the very beginning, the food bank has provided individuals and families with non-perishable food items and halal meat. Additionally, essential household items, clothing, footwear and winter gear are provided. There has always been a special focus on children and so we have provide backpacks at the start of the school year, as well as presents during the holiday season - our special thanks to the donors for working with us to provide this service.

We have a database of over 8,400 registered families who rely on our food banks to supplement their food requirement. In 2013, our food bank received over 10,500 family visits. Clients are served through our two main branches in Scarborough and Mississauga, Ontario. Additionally, we arrange delivery of food baskets to diverse community groups with

accessibility challenges; most recently the North Korean refugees in Toronto. The most common items requested by our clients include:

• Rice & Flour

• Halal meat

• Baby formula

• Oil • Cereals

• Pasta (canned or dry)

• Lentils

• Powdered milk

• Canned fruits & vegetables

• Dried beans

• Sugar

• Diapers

CANADIAN PROGRAMS

“Those who give to charity night and day, secretly and publicly, receive their recompense from their Lord;

they will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.”

[The Qur’an: chapter 2, verse 274]

Sharing Hope for A Better Future.

Restoring dignity to over 8,400 families with over 10,000 community visits

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Food & Essential Items Bank

Our food banks are open to all in need, including:

• The unemployed

• Social welfare assistance recipients

• Employment insurance recipients

• Refugees

• New immigrants

Our Essential Items bank also provides assistive devices like wheel chairs, walkers, etc., on free, short term loan to seniors, visitors and other individuals

in need. Please contact us to check for availability.

HOURS OF OPERATION:SCARBOROUGH LOCATION Monday to Thursday and Saturday (Including Holidays) 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Registration is done by appointment only. For more information or to register, please call 416-335-9994, or visit our Scarborough office.

MISSISSAUGA LOCATION Monday to Thursday and Sunday (Including Holidays) 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Registration is done by appointment only. For more information or to register, please call 905-281-9730, or visit our Mississauga office.

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Project Ramadan Food BasketsHelp feed those in need. Creating baskets - building bridges.In 2009, Muslim Welfare Centre began a collaboration with Move Your Community (now called Project Ramadan), a volunteer run youth organization with a simple mission: help provide families in need with enough food staples to create enjoyable and healthy meals for one month. Moreover, the Muslim holy month of fasting was selected as an ideal time to implement this spirit of sharing.

Every year since, a large number of Project Ramadan volunteers come together with us to build food

baskets and support the communities in which they live. These specially- prepared food baskets carry a retail value of approximately $120, but thanks to the support of generous suppliers, they are available to be sponsored by you for just $50.

These baskets are distributed to needy families across the GTA who are registered with Muslim Welfare Centre’s GTA food banks located in Scarborough and Mississauga. With over 3,300 prepared and distributed since the launch , and with another 1,500 planned for this year, Project Ramadan food baskets are an important source of nourishment which families in need have come to rely on.

JOIN US IN THE SPIRIT OF SHARING THIS RAMADAN:• SPONSOR A BASKET: Your generous

donation of $50 will provide a family of four with staple food items for a month.

• DONATE SUPPLIES: Muslim Welfare Centre and Project Ramadan are always looking to expand the relationships with suppliers in order to be able to pack more quantity and nutrition into our food baskets.

• BECOME A VOLUNTEER: Please visit our website for more information on how you can get involved.

Meals On WheelsOver 200,000 meals served to Toronto’s homeless Despite its prominence as the economic centre of Canada, Toronto has struggled with chronic homelessness. It’s estimated that over 5,000 people are homeless on any given day.

Since 2001, Muslim Welfare Centre has provided Toronto’s homeless with food through our Meals on Wheels program. Every Saturday, volunteers gather to prepare over 300 lunch bags consisting of a sandwich or burger, seasonal fruit and a juice box. Once prepared, these lunches are hand-delivered to the homeless in various shelter locations in downtown Toronto.

This program runs every Saturday (rain or shine, winter or summer), 52 weeks a year. We are proud to say that we have not missed a single Saturday since we started; thanks to our dedicated volunteers and donors.

Last year, we distributed over 16,000 lunch bags. During the winter months, warm clothes (winter jackets, socks, gloves and scarves), blankets and sleeping bags are also distributed to assist the homeless in coping with the harsh weather.

We wish to acknowledge the contributions of Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) organizers who have supported this program with an annual winter jacket drive. We are grateful for 2,000 plus winter jackets received and distributed.

Help us feed the homeless by sponsoring a lunch for just $3.

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Home For Needy Women And ChildrenA safe haven for over 10,000 women and children In another first-of-its-kind initiative, the visionary founders of Muslim Welfare Centre set about establishing the Muslim Welfare Home for Needy Women and Children in 1996.. From its inception, the Muslim Welfare Home has provided a culturally- sensitive safe haven for women and children in need.

This facility is a 45-bed emergency shelter where residents may stay for up to three months. Accommodations are newly-renovated with modestly furnished bedrooms; available baby cribs; semi-private washrooms; as well as a spacious living room and comfortable TV lounge. A large dining room is serviced by a commercial kitchen where a chef prepares healthy, nutritious meals three times daily. The facility is under 24 hour camera surveillance for the security and privacy of the residents and staff. The operation of this facility is supported by the Regional Muncipality of Durham.

Muslim Welfare Home is staffed by a dedicated team of caring professionals who work closely with social services agencies to support the needs of women and children under their care. Residents are provided with referral services in an environment of empowerment where they have the opportunity to assess their lives, at their own pace, and plan for a brighter future.

Since 1996, the Muslim Welfare Home has helped over 10,000 women and their children find hope.

The following services are available to our guests at the Home:

• Family counseling and guidance

• Housing and resettlement services

• Legal and medical referrals

• Resume building workshops

• Job search support

• Volunteer opportunities

• Computer and other life skills training

• Translation (English, Urdu, Farsi, Arabic, Punjabi, Hindi and Spanish)

If you or someone you know is homeless, in distress or living in an abusive situation, we can help. Please call 905-665-0424 or toll free: 1-866-666-1115.

We wish to acknowledge the tremendous support given to the Muslim Welfare Home by various members and associations in the community of Whitby. Of note amongst them are the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise, Rotary Club of Whitby and Royal LePage Frank Real Estate to name a few.

They have enthusiastically embraced the facility, providing day-to-day maintenance and landscaping to organizing fundraisers and toy drives.

We greatly value all the services provided by Muslim Welfare Home…we’re grateful to have such a quality establishment here that offers a range of services that we know are professionally administered with a degree of caring I think you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere.”

– Christine Elliott, MPP for Whitby, Oshawa

I couldn’t believe that I was coming to a shelter and the staff made me feel comfortable and relaxed. They picked me up like no one else has ever picked me up.” – Former resident

Emergency Motel ProgramThe Emergency Motel Program is a emergency housing program for families supported by the Regional Municipality of Durham.

In November 2013, the Muslim Welfare Home was entrusted with the responsibility of managing this Program by the Region of Durham. The program mandate fits well with Muslim Welfare Home’s existing service to the women and their children by providing emergency housing service to families, individuals with physical disabilities and mothers with male children older than 13 years of age, who would otherwise not be able stay at the Muslim Welfare Home in Whitby.

The Emergency Motel Program provides a temporary stay in a motel in Durham Region. The families and individuals of the Motel Program are assisted by Muslim Welfare Home’s staff with their resettlement through housing search, referrals to community resources, applying for government programs and other outreach services. The program allows families and individuals to have a safe place to stay while they get back on their feet while we work with them with finding new homes.

To date, we have assisted almost 70 clients through this program.

Free Medical ClinicMaking healthcare accessible to the uninsuredFor many new arrivals to Canada, access to affordable health care is an everyday struggle. Ontario, in particular has generously welcomed a growing and diverse immigrant population while its health care system has struggled to keep pace. To address the needs of this expanding segment, Muslim Welfare Centre established a Free Medical Clinic for the uninsured in 2009. The clinic offers free health care services to individuals not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) or other health insurance plans. Amongst those we serve are new immigrants waiting for OHIP coverage to begin, refugees, international students and visitors to Canada.

Medical care is provided by licensed physicians and nurses who dedicate their time and expertise to serve patients, strictly on a voluntary basis. The clinic receives medicines from a local pharmaceutical

company and has also developed a network of health care providers (pharmacies, doctors, specialists, diagnostic labs, etc.) willing to serve the needy patients free of cost or at reduced rates. As our clinic provides incidental care only, patients with emergencies or who require critical care should visit the local hospital.

The clinic is open weekly and patients are seen by appointment only.

Call 416-291-1027 to book an appointment, or contact the MWC head office. The Clinic is located at 100 McLevin Avenue, Unit 2A, Scarborough, ON, M1B 5K1

For medical inquiries/reports, please fax: 416-291-0896 or email: freeclinic@muslimwelfarecentre.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Al Abbas MussallahMississaugaIn 2009, Muslim Welfare Centre expanded its services in Mississauga with the opening of the Al-Abbas Mussallah, adjacent to our Halal Food and Essential Items Bank.

This facility includes space for basic religious education, a place of worship and as well, it provides access to various counseling services provided by qualified cleric and instructors. With a capacity of 150 people (men and women), our community services include: five times daily congregational prayers, Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan, and Eid prayers; Islamic education classes, Quranic recitation and Tajweed classes for children and adults.

To learn more, please visit the centre or call 905-281-9730 to speak with the Imam.

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Public School NutritionNourishing bright minds – Feeding the future Child development and hunger can be a hidden topic in many communities. It often goes unnoticed that 1 in 3 recipients of local food banks are children. The struggle against hunger and poverty has been a key focus of the Muslim Welfare Centre since its inception. In an effort to support a strong community-based solution, we began sponsoring premium, school-based nutrition programs in 2010. Currently, we are funding breakfast, morning meals, and snack programs for students in high-needs areas across the Greater Toronto Area.

Breakfast, also known as the most important meal of the day, plays a critical role in a student’s development, as the brain and body strongly rely on regular intake of food to function and grow appropriately. Breakfast and morning snack programs provide healthy foods in a safe and caring environment thus ensuring students have a nutritious start to their day. Through these programs, students learn about making life-

long healthier choices and are given culturally- appropriate foods according to Canada’s Food Guide. As well, all meals conform to halal dietary standards.

Muslim Welfare Centre is pleased to work with the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS), the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) nutrition team, and in particular, the staff and dedicated volunteers in schools whose efforts make this program possible.

Thanks to the ongoing support of our donors, last year we contributed to nutrition programs in 11 public schools thus helping thousands of children start their day a healthier way. You can join us in nourishing future generations of leaders and reaching out to many more schools by becoming a donor of this program.

“You will not attain righteousness till you spend in charity of the

things you love.”

[The Qur’an: chapter 3, verse 92]

Halal Meals On Wheels For SeniorsDelivering meals –Restoring dignityAccording to the Census of City of Toronto Urban Development Services, there are approximately 338,000 people over the age of 65, representing 14 per cent of the City’s total population.

The City’s population continues to age and seniors are the fastest growing age group, and by 2031, projections are that nearly 480,000 people will be over the age of 65. The 75+ age group is expected to increase by nearly 50 per cent between 2001 and 2031.

Roughly one in every four seniors in Toronto lives alone. According to the Conference Board of Canada, elderly poverty is both a social and a fiscal problem that will be exacerbated as higher percentages of population move into the over 65 demographic.

The Halal Meals on Wheels for Seniors Program addresses food security issues of needy seniors residing in Toronto. We are proud to support REH’MA Community Services, a registered charity, who are planning and executing this new initiative. The program ensures that nutritious, culturally-sensitive cooked meals are delivered to the doorsteps of seniors. The food is professionally prepared by a team of six women who have recently completed a certification program in culinary arts at REH’MA’s training facility. These women all come from marginalized backgrounds and face employment obstacles. Through

The Work We Do. Today & Tomorrow.

WHAT’S NEW & UPCOMING

Planting trees, cultivating a better world

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this program they hone their culinary skills, while earning income to support their families.

Currently, 95 seniors residing in Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park and Victoria Village areas of Toronto receive meals every Tuesday – that’s 4,940 meals provided annually. Become a donor today and help us expand this much-needed meal service to more areas and to more than once a week.

Seniors in need deserve our support. Let’s work together to restore their dignity.

To learn more, or to register a needy senior for this meals delivery service, please call or visit us.

Iqra Ramadan (Sehri) Radio Program CHIN FM 100.7 - Toronto The year 2014 will mark the 20th year of our IQRA radio sehri program during the holy month of Ramadan. Whereas we are saddened to inform that Sister Shahtaj Fatima, wife of the late Sabihuddin Mansur and her daughter, Maha will no longer be hosting this broadcast, we are very pleased to announce we will have a team of talented hosts for this year’s IQRA program.

This one-hour educational program strives to serve as a means of encouragement and good advice for our community and beyond. Additionally, we use this opportunity to raise awareness about our services and to connect with a diverse group of listeners and future donors.

Please tune in with your family and friends, either on the radio or listen live on the web at: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/CHINFM

TIMINGS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

June 28 - July 7 3:00 – 4:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

July 8 – July 17 3:15 – 4:15 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

July 18 – July 27 3:30 – 4:30 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Note: Please also remember to watch our weekend TV program on Dharti Sohni Pakistan.

Inuvik Food BankMuslim Welfare Centre in the Arctic NorthIn another pioneering project, and in its spirit of inclusiveness to serve all communities, Muslim Welfare Centre is working towards establishing a food bank in Inuvik, North West Territories to support Canada’s first peoples.

Recently, MWC made the long trek to Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk (or Tuk, in short) to meet with supporters and representatives and to conduct a firsthand assessment. The plan is to collaborate with the Midnight Sun Mosque in Inuvik, to set up and operate a food bank facility for the people of Inuvik and its vicinity.

Please pray for a successful launch of this project and stay tuned for more details on how you can join us in bringing some warmth to our neighbours in the Arctic North.

MWC DocumentaryIn recognition of over 20 years of charitable work, the Centre commissioned a short video documentary which would highlight the pioneering efforts of the founders and dedicated volunteers in establishing Muslim Welfare Centre and its subsequent evolution over two decades of service. Plans are in place to hold a special premiere of this documentary soon; we encourage you to visit our website for details and to view a short clip.

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New WebsiteWe are excited to launch our new informative and interactive website. We will be adding lots of content, pictures, videos, reports and interesting material in an effort to inform and engage our supporters.

Please do check it out, share it with others, and let us know what you think…see you on the web!

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MWC NewsletterWe are committed to keeping you updated on our programs and special events. Please visit our website to sign up for our newsletter and stay connected.

Village Development – PakistanIn the summer of 2010, massive floods hit Pakistan and affected over 18 million people (7 million people in Sindh province alone) while displacing almost 4.5 million into temporary camps and displacement centers. Flood waters negatively impacted an estimated 900,000 households in Sindh, damaging or destroying 1,894,530 houses and saturating 224,630 acres of cropland, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan, thus making shelter construction one of the greatest needs in the country.

Under its Disaster Relief program, Muslim Welfare Centre completed an assessment of villages in sub-district Mehar in District Dadu and identified village Qadir Baksh Rind as one of the worst affected. In this village, almost its entire population of 80 families, remains without permanent homes after having lost all their possessions in this calamity. In response to this disaster, Muslim Welfare Centre has

partnered with IDRF, a registered Canadian charity, by funding the entire cost of the project, to construct 80 permanent shelters and 16 animal shelters for the more than 500 residents of this village. The new village is being built with consideration to protection from future floods and harsh weather conditions. This project engages the community beneficiaries in rebuilding their homes and lives with active participation in the design, implementation and monitoring of the development. The first phase of this project including construction of homes and animal shelters will Insha’Allah be completed by Ramadan 2014. Future phases will include repairs to the school, medical clinic and the village mosque. Additionally, enhancements for the general infrastructure, installation of hand pumps as well as implementation of long term sustainability programs are planned.

Global Citizens Who Care.

“None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he

wishes for himself.”

-Prophet Muhammad n)

INTERNATIONAL

Rebuilding lives in flood – ravaged Qadir Baksh Rind. Building 80 shelters.Supporting over 500 villagers.

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Disaster ReliefNatural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and tsunamis often occur around the world with regularity, and without warning. While the duration of these events last mere seconds or minutes, the devastation is often irreparable. Every year, communities around the globe experience such devastation, leaving people homeless; injured or disabled; penniless, and with little hope for rebuilding their lives. Natural disasters take a significant human toll and compel each of us to do our part; to lend a hand to support each other.

Over the years, Muslim Welfare Centre has responded to the call to help victims of disasters. We have been there in Bangladesh; Bosnia; Chile; Haiti; Indonesia; Pakistan, the Philippines, Syria and other places around the world. Closer to home,

Support A ChildSaving a NationSince 1999, the Muslim Welfare Centre has made a concerted effort to lead the fight against child labour, poverty and illiteracy in third world countries.

Currently, we are running two schools in the slum and underprivileged areas of Karachi, Pakistan. Here, through the generous support of our donors, over 350 children, both girls and boys receive free primary and secondary education (from Kindergarten to Grade 10). We provide school aged children with free access to school uniforms, shoes, school supplies, and other tools for success. Through this program, we also support the families of the students by providing groceries so that the children are not forced to work to supplement the family’s income and to continue their education with us.

As a donor, you are helping to end the cycle of poverty in impoverished communities by giving a child a chance to build strong foundation for a better future. As a regular donor, you will receive a photo of the child you support, as well as regular progress reports.

Your support is needed to ensure the 80 displaced families have the comfort and security of new homes and a brighter future.

Please note that donor acknowledgement will be done through a community monument that recognizes the contributions of those who made the building of these homes possible. This practice honours the generosity of donors while preserving the dignity of beneficiaries.

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we have been in Calgary during the floods and in New Orleans, USA during hurricane Katrina. We were there to provide emergency supplies such as; medicines, food, water, blankets, tents and clothing. Working in collaboration with international NGOs such as Islamic Relief, International Development & Relief Foundation (IDRF) and the Red Cross, we have provided financial assistance to support development in the aftermath of disasters. In

Pakistan, we set up emergency medical clinics and distributed packages of essential food items to families affected by famine. Our goal is to respond immediately and responsibly to the needs of people in disaster-affected areas and we do this to the extent made possible by the generosity of our donors and supporters.

HELPS TO BUILD A HOUSE

HELPS TO REPAIR A MOSQUE

PROVIDES SCHOOL FURNITURE & SUPPLIES

PROVIDES EQUIPMENT FOR A MEDICAL CLINIC

HELPS TO INSTALL A WATER HAND PUMP

$3,000$2,500$2,000$1,500

$400

YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK:

Our goal is to expand this project to other parts of the world where the need is great. Providing water to the thirsty, animals, or vegetation is a noble act of perpetual charity (Sadqa-e-Jaariah). You can support this important project by sponsoring a water well for a one time donation of $2500 or a hand pump for $800. In acknowledgement of your support, a plaque will be placed with your name at the site of your donated well or hand pump.

Support for Water in PakistanAt a recent ceremony, Dr. Cho presented a donation of $8,000 to Shahid Khan (President of MWC) for the installation of 10 water hand pumps in the remote desert region of Pakistan. Dr. Cho expressed his hope that these hand pumps will ensure that water becomes accessible to villagers, animals and crops until the end of time. We thank Dr. Cho for his generous support and his longstanding contributions to the organization.

Qurbani & Zabiha Qurbani, or the ritual sacrifice of cattle mainly to feed the needy during the Eid al Adha festivities, as practiced by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is an essential Islamic practice commemorating the sacrifice of Prophet Abraham (PBUH).

Muslim Welfare Centre has been actively involved in collecting and distributing over 20,000 pounds of Qurbani meat annually, to families in need through our Food Banks in Scarborough and Mississauga, as well as our Muslim Welfare Home in Whitby.

For the past 19 years, Muslim Welfare Centre has also arranged Qurbani in third world countries. By offering your qurbani overseas, we have been able to help families in Azad Kashmir, Bangladesh, Burma, Guyana, India and Pakistan with over $115,500 worth of meat annually. Your qurbani provides an essential Eid gift for families who may not ordinarily have access to meat.

Please consider Muslim Welfare Centre when thinking of doing qurbani for yourself and your loved ones in Canada or abroad.

Water ExplorationWater–The source of LifeThe Muslim Welfare Centre’s Water Exploration Project brings this basic necessity to the underprivileged people in the remote villages of third world countries. A harsh but true reality is that clean drinking water is inaccessible to many people living in third world countries. Our initial project started in the remote regions of the Thar Desert in Pakistan. To date, the Water Exploration Project has provided over 60 wells and more than 160 hand pumps which has helped thousands of people access clean drinking water in Pakistan and India.

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The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] Which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is All-Encompassing and Knowing.” (107:1-7]

Gala & Annual Dinner (20 Year Celebration)Muslim Welfare Centre celebrated 20 years of community service with a Gala and Dinner, held on November 9, 2013, at the Scarborough Convention Centre. By all accounts it was a wonderful evening wherein we reflected on the organization’s achievements and focused on some important initiatives for the future.

We welcomed Dr. Ingrid Mattson, past President of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), as the keynote speaker. Among the guests in attendance were leaders from the business, political, and faith communities, as well as our generous donors and supporters.

Undoubtedly, one of the highlights of the night was the short preview of the upcoming MWC documentary which touched so many of us. This event also afforded us the opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of some long-time supporters. The event was a resounding

success with many favourable reviews for the food catered by Chef Afzal Bhatti from Affy’s Premium Grill. Thank You to our main sponsor Alokozay Tea and a special mention for Hasdrubal Premium Olive Oil and Lindt Chocolates for their generous donations.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Recognizing the Right People. You.

“Whoever does not thank people (for their favours) has not thanked Allah

(properly), Mighty and Glorious is He!”

-Prophet Muhammad n)

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Muslim Welfare Centre recognizes Reverend Wayne Kleinsteuber for his long standing friendship. Pictured with Dr. Ingrid Mattson and Shahid A. Khan, MWC President

Halal Food Fest TorontoMuslim Welfare Centre was once again selected as the charitable partner for the second annual Halal Food Fest To event held on June 14 & 15, 2014 at the International Centre in Mississauga.

With a premium booth space, we were able to bring a lot of attention to the various social services programs and showcase our Ramadan initiative. The event organizers provided many marketing opportunities for Muslim Welfare Centre, including a food drive. The exposure from this event resulted in a number of important community connections which have proven fruitful in the past year.

Muslimfest As one of the top 100 signature events in Ontario, MuslimFest celebrated its 10th anniversary by partnering with Muslim Welfare Centre to Fill the Food Bank! This annual event which celebrates the best of Muslim art, culture and entertainment was held on August 2 & 3, 2013 at Celebration Square in Mississauga.

This venue provided us the opportunity to market our programs to a diverse audience in the West and to expand our community connections for the Mississauga branch. This event partnership was successful in showcasing our services and we look forward to future collaborations.

Reviving The Islamic Spirit (RIS)As one of the largest Muslim events in North America, the annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) convention was held December 27-29, 2013 at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto.

Muslim Welfare Centre has participated in this event for a number of years to showcase our social services programs to a very large and diverse audience coming from all across North America and overseas. For the past four years, we have partnered with RIS to hold a Winter Coat Drive for the homeless and this has been quite successful as we have received over 2,000 coats over the years.

Additionally, we have collected toys and non-perishable food items for our food bank during this event. Muslim Welfare Centre is very thankful to the RIS organizers for their ongoing support to our food bank and Meals on Wheels services for the needy.

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VolunteersThe Muslim Welfare Centre greatly appreciates the dedication of its devoted volunteers. It is a testament to your efforts that we have been able to support the needs of needy individuals and families for the past 21 years. We credit our amazing volunteers with the positive impact our programs have had on those we serve!

As a registered charity we are happy to issue letters of reference to any of our volunteers as well as provide community service volunteer forms for students. We hope you will continue to share your time, enthusiasm, and talents with the organization as it rises to meet the challenges of the future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WAYS TO HELP1. Become a Volunteer: We welcome the

contributions of volunteers. By giving your time and skills to the various projects undertaken by the organization, you will gain valuable experience while developing meaningful relationships. Sign up online at www.muslimwelfarecentre.com or visit any of our branches to speak with our representative.

2. Plan an event to support MWC: Organize an event and help support the program of your choice with the donations you receive. Visit us at www.muslimwelfarecentre.com to learn more.

3. Spread the word: Tell your friends, family, and colleagues about our programs and use your social media network to raise awareness.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MWCofTO

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuslimWelfareCentre

Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIFdO6vhNsIF0feh5SWYLg

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Want to know what current volunteers are saying about the organization?My name is Sharifah Ally. I got involved with the Muslim Welfare Centre in October 2012 with the free medical clinic. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ryerson University and I work in the community with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. From working in the clinic, I became acutely aware of the social struggles many face when government funding is not extended to them. In some instances having to choose between necessities, such as rent and food, as opposed to their medical needs, such as medication and health care.

I soon realized, working with the remarkable team in the clinic, that I was part of a vast and vital organization. I then branched into the Meals on Wheels program, in which 3 of my 4 children (Mateen 10, Madinah 7 and Ilyaas 5) also participate. My children, as young as they are and with their keen spirits of volunteerism, understand the need and importance of this work and how it helps our society and they look forward to attending Meals on Wheels each week.

The Muslim Welfare Centre has been a fixture in the community for over 20 years. This organization has been responsive to the emerging and diverse needs of the community irrespective of race, nationality, creed or religion. Being a part of such a remarkable institution has been a rewarding and invaluable personal experience.

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My Name is Ivan Chow and I have been volunteering at the Muslim Welfare Centre for approximately 7 years. I started volunteering for high school hours as I needed 40 hours. I continued because I enjoy helping others and I have plenty of time. I help out every Saturday with the Meals on Wheels Program.

I help with packing the lunches and also help out with moving things around the office. I have made many friends while working and this has helped me with my social skills and developing friendships.

I would encourage people to volunteer here as it is a great organization which has great impact on the world around us by helping the needy. My view of the Muslim Welfare Centre is that it is professional and well organized and I would definitely recommend people to come out and become a volunteer

It was one fine day in May 2004 when I met Uncle and Auntie (Major Abbas and his wife). They were awaiting a ride to Muslim Welfare Centre. As we talked, they told me about their mission in Canada, the Meals on Wheels program and their hopes and future plans for the Centre. I was inspired and became a volunteer with the Meals on Wheels program since then. I enjoy preparing the lunch bags and distributing them downtown Toronto; to the Salvation Army; the Emergency Shelter and the Goodwill Club for Men on Saturdays.

Over the last 10 years, I have met and worked with many wonderful volunteers of all ages, race, color and different religious backgrounds. As Uncle told me in that first memorable encounter, “Bayta (child), Service to humanity is service to Allah.”

Lazeena Mandol

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GRATITUDE The board of directors of the Muslim Welfare Centre wish to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the donors, staff, volunteers, partners and the community, without whose support we simply could not accomplish our goals. The Muslim Welfare Centre truly is a community charity and we are eternally grateful for your contributions. We wish to acknowledge some of our supporters from the past 21 years.

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Al-Falah Islamic School

Alpha Korean United Church

Anatolia Islamic School

Anjuman-e-Fakhri

Arab Community Services

Canadian Diabetes Association

Canadian Muslim Heritage

Canadian Peace & Unity Foundation

Canadian Red Cross

Central Islamic Organization of Guyana

Consulate General of Pakistan (Toronto)

Consulate General of the Philippines (Toronto)

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (Toronto)

Credit Valley Conservation

Durham Deaf Services

Federation of Muslim Women

Feed The Need in Durham

Global Youth Leaders

ICNA Relief Canada

Institute for Minority Welfare (India)

International Development and Relief Foundation

Islamic Foundation of Toronto

Islamic Institute of Toronto

Islamic Relief

Islamic Soccer League

Islamic Society of Ajax

Islamic Society of Markham

ISNA Islamic School (Mississauga)

Jame Masjid Mississauga

Korean Senior Citizens Society of Toronto

Korean Senior Walk-A-Thon

Listro’s No Frills (Markham)

Madinah Islamic School

Malton Islamic Centre

Malvern Presbyterian Church

Masjid Daruliman

Mercy Mission - Canada

Moeen Centre - Toronto

Muslim Cancer Support Group

Muslim Community Services (Brampton)

Muslims Against Hunger (Toronto)

Ontario Foundation for the Korean Blind

Ontario Society of Fiji Muslims

Ontario Works Peel Region

Project Ramadan

REH’MA Community Services

Reviving The Islamic Spirit (Canada)

Rotary Club of Whitby

Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise

Royal LePage Frank Real Estate

Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Scarborough

The Good Neighbours’ Club

The Regional Municipality of Durham

Toronto Foundation for Student Success

Walmart – Heartland Supercentre (Mississauga)

Whitby Baptist Church

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTSTo the Members of Muslim Welfare Centre of Toronto,

The accompanying summary financial statements of Muslim Welfare Centre of Toronto (MWC), which comprise the summary statements of financial position as at December 31, 2013 and the summary statements of operations and net assets for the years ended December 31. 2013, and related notes, are derived from the audited financial statements, prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, ofMWC as at and for the years ended December 31,2013.

I expressed a qualified audit opinion on those financial statements in my report dated June 12, 2014.

The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. Reading thesummary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements of MWC.

Management’s Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements on the basis described in note 1.

Auditor’s Responsibility My responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on my procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 810, “Engagements to Report on SummaryFinancial Statements.”

Opinion In my opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements of MWC as at and for the years ended December 31, 2013 are a fair summary of those financial statements, in accordance with the basis described in note 1.

Mississauga, Ontario S.A. Sami ProfessionalCorporation June 12, 2014 Chartered Accountant

Authorized to practise public accounting by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario

Shahid A. KhanPresident. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rahat KhanTreasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Naushaba AliDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dr. Masuma Contractor Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Muneeza SheikhDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anisuddin M. SyedDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Muhammad Iqbal AliSecretary

Al Abbas Mussallah – Mississauga Syed Abdul Wahab QadriAmeer Youssef Hamood AleemHumeera WaheedMohammed M. Anjam Sakhawat AliNusrat Siddiqui Usman Shaikh

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Muslim Welfare HomeAtiya SiddiqueiAther A. SiddiqueiAlisa StewartCarol Darlene CarusoFareeha IkramMitu VirpalNasreen Karim Rochelle T. JohnsonSamran BoukhariShirin ShaikhSumaira ShahTracy L. Morris

MWC Head Office & Food BankMuhammad RehanM. Firaaz AzeezImran F. KhanJaveria JameelMalik Jerome M. ThomasParveen Akhtar BhattiQamar U. PirzadaRafique BaigSeema JavaidSeyed Vali Y. KazemiWahida HamidiYasmin ShahZahida Suleman

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Mississauga Branch Dastagir BhuraAzra BanoNaghma KhanZakia SultanaZarmina Duranai

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Montreal Representative Kalimullah Khan

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TEAM

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MUSLIM WELFARE CENTRE OF TORONTO NOTES TO SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013Muslim Welfare Centre of Toronto (the organization) is serving and fulfilling the educational, social and economic needs of the community of Greater Toronto and vicinity. The organization was incorporated without sharecapital as a non- profit organization on March 23, 1994 and is a registered charity under the Income Tax Act. Their motto is “Service to Humanity is service to Allah”. The organization is serving humanity irrespective of religion, nationality, caste, or creed.

1. Summary Financial Statements: The summary financial statements are derived from the complete audited financial statements, prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, as at and for the years ended December 31, 2013. The preparation of these summary financial statements requires management to determine the information that needs to bereflected in the summary financial statements sothatthey are consistent, in all material respects, with or represent a fair summary of the audited financial statements.

These summarized financial statements have been prepared by management using the following criteria:

a) Whether information in the summary financial statements is in agreement with the related information in the complete audited financial statements; and

b) Whether, in all material respects, the summary financial statements contain the information necessary to avoid distorting or obscuring matters disclosed in the related complete audited financial statements, including the notes thereto.

Allocation of common expenses The organization engages in various programs. The cost ofthese programs includes costs of personnel, premises and other expenses that are directly related to providing the programs. The organization also incurs number ofgeneral support expenses that are common to the administration ofthe organization and each of its programs. The organization allocates certain of its general support expenses to programs, administration and fundraising expenses onan appropriate basis as follows:

Programs Administration Fundraising

Promtion and advertisement 15% - 85% Rent and utilities 68% 32% - Office and general 37% 63% -

Management determined that the statements of net assets and cash flows do not provide additional useful information and as such has not included them as part ofthe summary financial statements. The complete audited financial statements ofMuslim Welfare Centre ofToronto are available upon request by contacting the Organization.

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MUSLIM WELFARE CENTRE OF TORONTO SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31

2013 2012ASSETS (CURRENT) $ $Cash 4,578,900 3,590,655Investments 260,047 216,545Amounts receivable and prepaid 98,152 98,657

4,937,099 3,905,857

Property and equipment 2,906,745 2,929,021

7,843,844 6,834,878

LIABILITIES (CURRENT)Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 58,880 80,696Deferred Contribution 478,184 437,218

NET ASSETS 7,306,780 6,316,964

7,843,844 6,834,878

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETSFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31

2013 2012REVENUE $ $Donations 2,366,290 1,961,953Grants 591,933 562,541Investment income 43,702 19,139

3,001,925 2,543,633

EXPENSESPrograms 1,681,319 1,449,502General and administration 213,640 293,553Fundraising 117,150 134,903

2,012,109 1,877,958

Excess of revenue over expenses 989,816 665,675Net assets beginning ofyear 6,316,964 5,651,289

NET ASSETS END OF YEAR 7,306,780 6,316,964

APPROVED BY THE BOARD

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Looking back... Service to humanity is service to Allah (God)In 1993, the foundations of the Muslim Welfare Centre of Toronto were laid by two visiting seniors from Pakistan, Major Muhammad Abbas Ali (1921 -2009) and his wife, Sarwar Jahan Begum (1928 – 2013), when they established a small Halal Food Bank in Scarborough.

Thanks to their dedication and tireless efforts, and the generosity of a supportive community, the Centre evolved rapidly and soon included a shelter for women and children in Whitby, as well as food bank services in Mississauga and Montreal. In the years following, Muslim Welfare Centre expanded its services on an international level with its support a child program in Pakistan, and water exploration in third world countries, and as well as disaster relief. After the passing of Major Abbas, Muslim Welfare Centre was ably guided by Sarwar Jahan Begum until her demise in 2013. The Centre continues to grow with a number of services being added; thanks to the strong community support.

Over two decades have passed, yet the founding principle of serving humanity irrespective of religion, nationality, caste or creed still guides all aspects of our organization.

In recognition of his outstanding achievements, the city named a park in the community where he dedicated a significant part of his volunteer efforts as Major Abbas Ali Park. It’s befitting that this park hosts various youth sporting events which Major Abbas so ardently supported.

I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do,or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now.Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

Mississauga 3490 Mavis Road, Mississauga, ON L5C 1T8Tel: (905) 281-9730 Fax: (905) 281-9596

Whitby 425 Dundas Street East, Whitby, ON L1N 2J2Toll Free Tel: +1-866-666-1115 Tel: (905) 665-0424 Fax: (905) 665-1446

Montreal 25 Rue Sunshine, D.D.O. QC H9B 1G1Tel: (514) 421-7301

Scarborough100 McLevin Avenue, Suites 4 & 4A Scarborough, ON M1B 5K1Toll Free Tel: +1-866-754-3111Tel: (416) 754-8116 Fax: (416) 754-4468

Email: muslim@muslimwelfarecentre.comWeb: www.muslimwelfarecentre.com