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“If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed; the vision pulls you.” – Steve Jobs
In February we had the privilege of distributing warm jackets and sweaters to our beneficiaries, thanks to our partners Kismet Event Design. They generously provided over 200 name brand jackets and 800 pieces of brand new clothing. March was an opportunity for us to distribute over 400 food boxes and begin our Ramadan preparations.

Additionally, with the support of our volunteers and the West Coast Islamic Society, we were able to consistently assemble and distribute food boxes to families in need each month. We are always grateful to have supporters who continuously dedicate their Saturday mornings to help make an impact in addressing food insecurity in Orange County.
Interested in helping, contributing, or supporting with our Ramadan groundwork on Saturday, April 10th, 2021?

Text RAMADAN VOLUNTEER to 714.614.7324 or email our coordinator hassan@upliftcharity.org
Vehicle Program
Uplifting families with independence & reliability
The Ganib's are a family of five, originally from Afghanistan and beneficiaries of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees program. Brother Mohammed arrived in the United States with his family at the end of 2019 right before the pandemic hit. Shortly after arriving, he suffered a heart attack which required him to undergo heart surgery. We had the privilege of supporting him and his family with guidance and assistance for the hospital process from the beginning of his admittance up until his postoperative care. Once brother Mohammed had recovered he jumped back into his security guard job. As the sole breadwinner of his family he has no choice but to keep pushing forward to provide for his family. When having a reliable form of transpiration became a matter of keeping his job or getting fired we had donors come together and donated a car for him and his family. Now small things like taking his children to the park in their own car or going to the grocery store with ease are possible. Brother Mohammed and his family are now able to live a more healthy and comfortable life thanks to the supporters and donors that are passionate about uplifting the community, one family at a time. 
Self-Sufficiency journey, one family at a time...
“Case management is more than allocating resources to individuals, it requires a level of investment to truly listen, plan, and map out each families unique roadmap towards self-sufficiency." - Uplift Charity Case Manager
Brother Omar and his family are refugees from Jordan seeking asylum here in the United States. He and his wife came to the US seeking a better life for their five children. When they came to Orange County to start their new journey, not only did they face language barriers and financial hardship, they were now living in a country with a completely different structural system.

The month's following their arrival, we had the privilege of connecting with Omar and his family. A local community volunteer had been working with Omar, given our focus on self-sufficiency, the community member decided to included us in Omar's journey. While our case managers worked closely and extensively with Omar and his family, we had the privilege of help them gain access, and benefit from, resources ranging in food stamps, immunizations, medical check ups and specialty appointments. Additionally we worked together with Omar to register his children in school. Furthermore, we were blessed to witness the growth Omar and his family attained through the temporary monthly zakat assistance made possible through our generous monthly donors.

Brother Omar went from feeling hopeless and lost to now relying on his strengths and capacities. With his reliable source of transportation thanks to our car donation program he has the flexibility he needs to work and provide for his family. Lastly, in his journey towards self-sufficiency, he is attending school in order to obtain his HAVC Technician Certificate.
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