You, our wonderful community in SoCal and beyond, have recognized Uplift Charity as your trusted zakat administrator since 2006. Even today, a decade and a half later, we continue to distribute 100% of your zakat donations directly to the thousands of families that we empower to become self-sufficient every day. That includes refugees from around the world, local widowed or battered single parents and families otherwise struggling financially.

Since 2021, Uplift Charity has been designated an official Refugee Resettlement Agency partner, the very first in SoCal. This is an honor and a big responsibility; we are responsible for the well-being and success of refugee families entering our community. Since the designation, we have settled 350 refugees from Afghanistan in a short three month time period. This year we expect another 100 refugees from different parts of the world. We will continue to work closely with our partners, our community – you – and government agencies to ensure #WelcomeRefugees a smooth transition and successful integration into our community.

"Uplift Charity has helped my family in so many ways, we finally feel like we are home."

Volunteering at the food pantry, you will be creating boxes full of household food staples and passing them out to hundred of families

We happily welcome all groups from High School's, Colleges, Universities, Corporations, and other Non-Profits.

All Organizations that wish to register for one of our events, please email us at Volunteer@upliftcharity.org to find out how you can get priority registration

Since 2006, Uplift Charity has been making a difference in the lives of the underprivileged in our local neighborhoods. We seek to assist those in need by empowering them with the tools, support and resources necessary to impact their long-term success. Uplift Charity is committed to making a difference and being a vehicle to enlist those in the community who strive to make a real difference with their time and/or resources. At Uplift Charity, we understand that helping the underprivileged segment of society is the responsibility of the local community and that our best effort today will lead to a better tomorrow. We thank you for considering Uplift Charity as your local volunteer organization and we look forward to having your group be part of the mission “To assist and empower the community… one family at a time.”

RAMADAN FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS

- Assemble 1,000 boxes with over 12 essential food items such as rice, flour, oil, sugar, lentils, etc.

- Register Clients for Food Boxes

- Distribute Food Boxes to Clients that attend event

- Help clean up venue

SPONSOR A FOOD PANTRY BOX

-For just $30, you can sponsor a Food Box. The Food box contains essential everyday food items such as rice, flour, lentils, oil, etc... To donate, please visit www.UpliftCharity.org/Donate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

-Children must be at least 8 years old.

-Children under 16 must be accompanies by their parent

-Community service completion letters available by request after the event

Refugee Health Care Event

On Feb. 19th 2022, there was Refugee health care event in Laguna Hills, where 40 Afghans came to get health assessment, eye glasses and much more including gifts for the kids and families.

Thank you to all the organizations that participated in this great even!

On Sat. February 19, Uplift, CAIR - Greater Los Angeles, and AAMO held a Cultural Orientation and Legal Clinic for our refugee brothers and sisters.

Thank you to Islamic Center of Irvine (ICOI) for hosting the event.

  Given the housing crisis, pandemic and difficult tenancy requirements, we urge the community to help by providing housing in small or large ways based on their ability. 

 Quickly matching allies with employment opportunities and safe housing is integral for attaining self-sufficiency. Please contact Uplift if you have any hiring opportunities.

We urge community members who are able to host refugees to consider being a buddy. Any assistance within your ability is impactful and we are optimistic that by working together, newly-arrived Afghans will have the opportunity at a safe and prosperous life. You can assist in the following ways:

• Housing (host, co-sign & furniture)
• Post-arrival (school enrollment, job mentorship & transportation)      

                                                                                                                              Advocate! 

To protect the rights of Afghan allies, contact your local and federal government representatives today. Ask the government to increase the capacity on the number of refugees to be settled. Demand that Afghans who were evacuated to the United States receive the same rights as refugees and SIVS. 



 Attention Pashto, Dari & Farsi speakers!! 

Become a volunteer translator. Contact Uplift today to be part of the welcoming team.