mission: ICNA Relief USA is the only domestic, Islamic-faith based agency, actively participating in Disaster Response through Disaster Recovery, in the United States. Our work, by the grace and blessings of Allah (SWT), is appreciated at the federal, state, and local levels of government and throughout our VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disasters) partners. ICNA Relief USA is considered subject matter experts in the field of Disaster Case Management. Trained case managers work with disaster survivors identifying goals & objectives, and recovery programs & resources such as: FEMA, CDBG, SSBG, and Long Term Recovery Committee agencies. ICNA Relief Disaster Case Managers stay with their clients until they have reached full recovery. ICNA Relief Disaster Response Services seeks to alleviate human suffering by providing caring, compassionate, and practical assistance to survivors of natural and man-made disasters, in the United States. We strive to accurately represent Islamic values and compassion, serving humanity regardless of race, religion, or culture. Services Provided: Shelter Management Mass Care Medical Clinics Mucking Out, Debris Removal, & Tarping Disaster Related Case Management Information & Referral to Services & Benefits for Recovery -> ICNA Relief USA is the only domestic, Islamic-faith based agency, actively participating in Disaster Response through Disaster Recovery, in the United States. Our work, by the grace and blessings of Allah (SWT), is appreciated at the federal, state, and local levels of government and throughout our VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disasters) partners. ICNA Relief USA is considered subject matter experts in the field of Disaster Case Management. Trained case managers work with disaster survivors identifying goals & objectives, and recovery programs & resources such as: FEMA, CDBG, SSBG, and Long Term Recovery Committee agencies. ICNA Relief Disaster Case Managers stay with their clients until they have reached full recovery. ICNA Relief Disaster Response Services seeks to alleviate human suffering by providing caring, compassionate, and practical assistance to survivors of natural and man-made disasters, in the United States. We strive to accurately represent Islamic values and compassion, serving humanity regardless of race, religion, or culture. Services Provided: Shelter Management Mass Care Medical Clinics Mucking Out, Debris Removal, & Tarping Disaster Related Case Management Information & Referral to Services & Benefits for Recovery
cat_notes: -> 11/10/12 NY VOAD NOTES: ICNA Relief USA: On Wednesday, ICNA distributed 240 blankets in Atlantic City.

notes: - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JAMAICA, New York (November 4, 2012) ICNA Relief USA Launches Million Dollar “Muslim Response to Hurricane Sandy Survivors (MRTS)” Campaign. More than 8 million people have been affected by Hurricane Sandy and approximately 300,000 of them are Muslims. Approximately, 150,000 Muslims, who live in the areas affected, have moderate to severe damage. There are 26 Masjids and 5 Muslim schools that have been identified with mild to severe damage. ICNA Relief USA (Islamic Circle of North America) has set up “Muslim Response to Hurricane Sandy Survivors”. This plan would cost more than a million dollars and ICNA Relief has established the “MRTS FUND” for this purpose. Speaking to volunteers on this occasion, Executive Director Maqsood Ahmad said that our donor community is very caring and generous and will support ICNA Relief in its efforts to help fellow citizens, Muslims and Non-Muslims alike, in this testing time. Three broad areas of service have been identified in this regard: Immediate Needs Food and Clothing Cleanup and Repair Individual crew teams each consisting of case managers, fully trained to handle necessary paperwork, plan and execute repair /cleanup work, at least one skilled volunteer per team, who can handle power tools, and at least three able bodied volunteers to assist. Rented/owned vehicle to transport volunteers and equipment. Equipment would include generator, pressure washer, chain saw, and safety equipment such as helmets, goggles, gloves, etc. Necessary Insurance coverage for the vehicle, volunteers and other liabilities. Case Management In Federally declared disasters, several types of funding are available for house repair, business loss, job placement, educational support, emotional and spiritual care, etc. However, the paperwork in such cases is very intensive and time consuming. Over all the red tape and complications make it very difficult for the average person to navigate. ICNA Relief USA has developed specialized expertise in this field. ICNA Relief USA is recognized as the leading national Muslim organization which partnered with CCUS and LSSDR in two federally funded Disaster Case Management Projects i.e., National Recovery Consortium (NRC) in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana and Recovery for Ike Survivors Enterprise (RISE) in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike in Texas. Summary of Proposed Supplies and Services: Immediate Needs (Food and Clothing) $400,000 10,000 Meals @ $5/meal = $50,000 5,000 Food Baskets @ 25/basket = $125,000 500 Gas and Gift card@$50/card= $25,000 10,000 Blanket/comforters @ $20/blanket = $200,000 Cleanup and Repair $320,000 400 houses @ $800/house = $320,000 Case Management $300,000 400 cases @$ 750/case = $300,000 Press Contact: Umber Siddiqui Assistant Director for Public Affairs ICNA Relief USA E-mail: SandySupport @ icnarelief.org www.icnarelief.org Office: (718) 658-7028 Extension: 126 Disaster Support Hotline 1(888) 616-6865 -> - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JAMAICA, New York (November 4, 2012) ICNA Relief USA Launches Million Dollar “Muslim Response to Hurricane Sandy Survivors (MRTS)” Campaign. More than 8 million people have been affected by Hurricane Sandy and approximately 300,000 of them are Muslims. Approximately, 150,000 Muslims, who live in the areas affected, have moderate to severe damage. There are 26 Masjids and 5 Muslim schools that have been identified with mild to severe damage. ICNA Relief USA (Islamic Circle of North America) has set up “Muslim Response to Hurricane Sandy Survivors”. This plan would cost more than a million dollars and ICNA Relief has established the “MRTS FUND” for this purpose. Speaking to volunteers on this occasion, Executive Director Maqsood Ahmad said that our donor community is very caring and generous and will support ICNA Relief in its efforts to help fellow citizens, Muslims and Non-Muslims alike, in this testing time. Three broad areas of service have been identified in this regard: Immediate Needs Food and Clothing Cleanup and Repair Individual crew teams each consisting of case managers, fully trained to handle necessary paperwork, plan and execute repair /cleanup work, at least one skilled volunteer per team, who can handle power tools, and at least three able bodied volunteers to assist. Rented/owned vehicle to transport volunteers and equipment. Equipment would include generator, pressure washer, chain saw, and safety equipment such as helmets, goggles, gloves, etc. Necessary Insurance coverage for the vehicle, volunteers and other liabilities. Case Management In Federally declared disasters, several types of funding are available for house repair, business loss, job placement, educational support, emotional and spiritual care, etc. However, the paperwork in such cases is very intensive and time consuming. Over all the red tape and complications make it very difficult for the average person to navigate. ICNA Relief USA has developed specialized expertise in this field. ICNA Relief USA is recognized as the leading national Muslim organization which partnered with CCUS and LSSDR in two federally funded Disaster Case Management Projects i.e., National Recovery Consortium (NRC) in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana and Recovery for Ike Survivors Enterprise (RISE) in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike in Texas. Summary of Proposed Supplies and Services: Immediate Needs (Food and Clothing) $400,000 10,000 Meals @ $5/meal = $50,000 5,000 Food Baskets @ 25/basket = $125,000 500 Gas and Gift card@$50/card= $25,000 10,000 Blanket/comforters @ $20/blanket = $200,000 Cleanup and Repair $320,000 400 houses @ $800/house = $320,000 Case Management $300,000 400 cases @$ 750/case = $300,000 Press Contact: Umber Siddiqui Assistant Director for Public Affairs ICNA Relief USA E-mail: SandySupport @ icnarelief.org www.icnarelief.org Office: (718) 658-7028 Extension: 126 Disaster Support Hotline 1(888) 616-6865 ------------------------------------ FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/ICNARelief TWITTER: https://twitter.com/icnareliefusa
mission: ICNA Relief USA is the only domestic, Islamic-faith based agency, actively participating in Disaster Response through Disaster Recovery, in the United States. Our work, by the grace and blessings of Allah (SWT), is appreciated at the federal, state, and local levels of government and throughout our VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disasters) partners. ICNA Relief USA is considered subject matter experts in the field of Disaster Case Management. Trained case managers work with disaster survivors identifying goals & objectives, and recovery programs & resources such as: FEMA, CDBG, SSBG, and Long Term Recovery Committee agencies. ICNA Relief Disaster Case Managers stay with their clients until they have reached full recovery. ICNA Relief Disaster Response Services seeks to alleviate human suffering by providing caring, compassionate, and practical assistance to survivors of natural and man-made disasters, in the United States. We strive to accurately represent Islamic values and compassion, serving humanity regardless of race, religion, or culture. Services Provided: Shelter Management Mass Care Medical Clinics Mucking Out, Debris Removal, & Tarping Disaster Related Case Management Information & Referral to Services & Benefits for Recovery -> ICNA Relief USA is the only domestic, Islamic-faith based agency, actively participating in Disaster Response through Disaster Recovery, in the United States. Our work, by the grace and blessings of Allah (SWT), is appreciated at the federal, state, and local levels of government and throughout our VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disasters) partners. ICNA Relief USA is considered subject matter experts in the field of Disaster Case Management. Trained case managers work with disaster survivors identifying goals & objectives, and recovery programs & resources such as: FEMA, CDBG, SSBG, and Long Term Recovery Committee agencies. ICNA Relief Disaster Case Managers stay with their clients until they have reached full recovery. ICNA Relief Disaster Response Services seeks to alleviate human suffering by providing caring, compassionate, and practical assistance to survivors of natural and man-made disasters, in the United States. We strive to accurately represent Islamic values and compassion, serving humanity regardless of race, religion, or culture. Services Provided: Shelter Management Mass Care Medical Clinics Mucking Out, Debris Removal, & Tarping Disaster Related Case Management Information & Referral to Services & Benefits for Recovery