Since November 1, 1999 the shelter program has housed 700 women and children from various parts of the US and five foreign countries (Pakistan, India, Egypt, Ghana and Tanzania).  Through our outreach program we have assisted thousands with gas money and bus fare (for job search), referrals for medical assistance, housing, legal and many other services. The Shelter Program needs $350,000 per year to meet the present need of our community. This level of funding will enable a 24/7 hotline, pay salaries for a staff of four, and increase our intervention services in general. Your assistance is needed to reach this goal. In the absence of the funding necessary we have been meeting our shelter needs by working with other shelter programs as well as with property managers and individuals who have spare bedrooms and other space in their homes. We still have to pay to get people into some shelters, hotels/motels, and private homes. It still costs to do the work we do daily. Your individual donation of $3 per month goes a long way to feed, clothe and house families in crisis. We ask organizations, masaajid, and business owners to donate a minimum of $50 per month, insh'Allah.   Use the PLEDGE FORM to apprise us of your donation intention. This is important. Knowing what funds to anticipate facilitates proper planning and intelligent grant proposal writing.   Please do not hesitate to ask friends, family members, and co-workers to join you in giving help to families who are in crisis due to abuse and neglect.    Your donations are tax deductible.