Restoring dignity – over 9,900 families and 11,400 visits in 2014 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 […]
Great Food Great Volunteers Since October 2014, hundreds of volunteers have been busy – cutting, dicing, setting tables, and getting the community centre-turned-restaurant ready for the lunch on Sunday. Our program provides Regent Park residents of all ethnicities and faiths an opportunity to enjoy a delicious restaurant style meal that’s served in a welcoming and […]
A time to share In 2009, Muslim Welfare Centre began a collaboration with Move Your Community (now called Project Ramadan), a volunteer run organization with a simple mission: help provide families in need with enough food staples to create delicious and healthy meals for one month. Moreover, the Muslim holy month of fasting was selected […]
Delivering meals, Restoring dignity According 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 […]
Over 218,000 meals served to poor and displaced people in Toronto and Hamilton. 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 […]
Making healthcare accessible to the uninsured. For many new arrivals to Canada, widely considered one of the best countries to live in, access to affordable health care is an everyday struggle. Ontario, in particular has welcomed a growing and diverse immigrant population while its health care system has struggled to keep pace. To address the […]
Nourishing bright minds, Feeding the future Child development and hunger can be a hidden topic in many communities. It is often 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 1993. In […]
A safe haven for over 17,600 women and children In another first-of-its-kind initiative, the visionary founders of Muslim Welfare Centre purchased a property in Whitby, Ontario. Thereafter, they set about establishing the Muslim Welfare Home for Needy Women and Children (MWH) in 1996. Years later, in recognition of the sincere efforts and quality services, the […]
Spiritual connections In 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 instructional facility includes space for religious education, a place of worship and as well, it provides access to various counseling services provided by a qualified cleric. […]
