Life implements disaster relief efforts to help Texas tornado victims

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Texas, December 28, 2015 - American Muslim Relief Organizations Pledge Support in Aftermath of the Dallas Tornadoes

Texas emergency crews are responding after tornadoes hit the area the day after Christmas leveling homes and downing power just before blizzard conditions are due to arrive.

Organizations across the American Muslim Relief community have come together to pledge their aid both in terms of financial assistance and boots on the ground as part of the recovery efforts.

This declaration of support is to show solidarity with our neighbors who have been impacted by the disaster, something our faith calls upon us to do.


• All area Mosques, especially in Garland, Rowlett, and Glenn Heights, are urged to open up their doors to feed and provide support to those affected.
• Requesting to donate water, blankets, hygiene kits, toiletries, and packaged snacks for shelters at The Beacon of Light Community Center located at 2625 Cesar Chavez Blvd Dallas Texas 75215 from 10 AM-1 PM on December 28 only.
• Muslim relief organizations will coordinate relief efforts with other relief agencies on behalf of North Texas Muslims. The organizations are listed below:

• ICNA: www.icna.org
• Islamic Relief: www.irusa.org
• Baitulmaal: www.baitulmaal.org
• Amoud Foundation: www.amoudfoundation.org
• Life for Relief and Development: http://www.lifeusa.org

• CAIR-DFW will send media advisory to local media contacts to share the relief efforts and the relief organizations engaged.