Atlanta Islamic Relief Task Force (AIR-TF)

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Mission

From their website: About Us

[The believers are] to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of Truth, the God-fearing. 2:177
Our purpose as Atlanta Islamic Relief Task Force (AIR-TF) is to provide planning, program development, capacity building, training and emergency resources to faith communities, private non-profit organizations/agencies and businesses [who are affiliated with AIR-TF] so they can meet the basic needs of individuals and families who come to them seeking economic, social and community assistance in the wake of any type of catastrophic event. AIR-TF also will work to develop a viable emergency preparedness and response network in Atlanta and surrounding areas to protect and provide for individuals and families in the course of an emergency or disaster – natural or man-made. Our vision is of believing communities prepared with the capacity to effectively respond to any man-made or natural event that has the potential to threaten or harm the safety, security or well-being of the human family. Our mission is teaching and preparing human communities to effectively anticipate and respond to adversities of man-made or natural origin. Our commitment is to be prepared to raise and divert emergency funds and commodities to anywhere within Metro Atlanta, the state of Georgia and the Southeast region of the United States. Our focus at this time is to coordinate projects that address assisting Hurricane Katrina/Rita/Wilma evacuees and survivors in rebuilding their lives spiritually, mentally, emotionally, financially and materially. Also, to lend monetary support to the earthquake survivors in Southeast Asia. And, very importantly, to begin providing emergency preparedness information and training to Masajid, Muslim organizations, businesses and schools throughout Metro Atlanta. [Some] AIR-TF accomplishments to date:
2005 - Helped ICERS to clean and prepare 13 houses for Hurricane Katrina evacuees to occupy on a temporary 30-day basis
2005 - Sent funds to Baton Rouge, La. and New Medina, Ms. to support disaster relief efforts
2005 - Teamed up with LUDGW to send tractor trailer of emergency goods to Baton Rouge Supported Masjid Al-Muminun in setting up their Donation Center that assists disaster victims and other people in need re: clothing & food.
2005 - Developed a volunteer data bank currently containing 150+ individuals (Muslims throughout Metro Atlanta) who are willing to donate time and resources to AIR-TF relief efforts
2005 - Established the Ansar Connection which is assisting Hurricane Survivors to re-establish and refocus their lives in Metro Atlanta.
2005/2006 – Established AIR-TF, Inc. as a non-profit organization in the state of Ga. with a 17 member board having 501-C3 (tax exempt) status.
2006 – Hosting a series of free emergency preparedness seminars throughout Metro Atlanta
2006 – Providing rebuilding assistance to masajid in the city of New Orleans.

Service

Temporary

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