Day of Dignity

A Day of Service for Our Neighbors in Need

According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 37.2 million Americans live in poverty.   

Day of Dignity, a day of service, is an opportunity for Islamic Relief USA volunteers to provide essential services to communities in need through interventions such as serving hot nutritious meals, providing essential items such as clothing and hygiene kits, and offering haircuts to those unable to afford them. Often, even free medical care and screenings are offered. 

But it doesn’t end there: The IRUSA Day of Dignity effort extends to social media as community members spread the word to friends and family about the event and importance of humanitarian work. Many even become a part of the Islamic Relief USA page on Facebook.

Day of Dignity Manual

Download this manual to plan and run a successful Day of Dignity event. Information includes logistical coordination, connecting with partners, promoting the project with the media and public, and effectively managing volunteers.

Questions? Please contact US Programs at usprograms@irusa.org.

2024 Day of Dignity Information

August 2024

Organization Event Date Event Location Start Time End Time
Zaman International Monday, August 12 26091 Trowbridge Street, Inkster, MI 48141 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
FJV FOUNDATION Saturday, August 17 1601 Osprey Drive Suite 206 Desoto, TX 75115 10:00 AM 1:00 PM
W D MOHAMMED ISLAMIC CENTER Saturday, August 17 3015 Bessmer Avenue Greensboro, NC 27405 12:00 PM TBA
Al-Maa'uun Saturday, August 17 1729 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411 12:00 PM 4:00 PM
Smart Development, Inc. Saturday, August 24 4261 Fulton Pkwy Cleveland, OH 44144 12:00 PM 4:00 PM
Hanan Refugees Relief Group Saturday, August 24 815 W Layton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53221 11:00 AM 3:00 PM
Yusuf Shah Islamic Center of Mount Vernon, Inc. Saturday, August 24 PARK E. Fourth Street & 7th Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 12:00 PM 4:00 PM
APNA Brooklyn Community Center, Inc Saturday, August 24 236 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11580 TBA TBA
Zeina Lorraine Inc Saturday, August 31 TBA TBA TBA

September 2024

Organization Event Date Event Location Start Time End Time
Islamic Center of Detroit Saturday, September 7 14350 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Islamic Center of Detroit Saturday, September 7 14350 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228 2:00 PM 6:00 PM
Islamic Society of Bay Ridge Saturday, September 7 6807 5th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11220 TBA TBA
Islamic Society of Greater Houston Sunday, September 8 6233 Tres Lagunas Drive, Houston, TX 77083 TBA TBA
Islamic Society of Greater Houston Sunday, September 8 6233 Tres Lagunas Drive, Houston, TX 77083 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
Islamic Social Services of Oregon State Sunday, September 15 Portland Park-North Park Block B, Portland, Oregon 97204 12:00 PM 4:00 PM
Chicago Refugee Coalition Saturday, September 21 1440 N. Humboldt Blvd., Chicago, IL 60647 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
Purple Hearts Inc. Saturday, September 21 12 Bulldog Way, Venus, TX 76084 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Sahaba Initiative Friday, September 27 Pack out
Sahaba Initiative Saturday, September 28 1694 N. D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405 11:00 AM 2:00 PM
C-ASSIST Saturday, September 28 30260 Cherry Hill Road, Garden City, MI 48135 11:00 AM 3:00 PM
North Hudson Islamic Educational Center Saturday, September 28 4613 Cottage Place, Union City, NJ 07087 10:00 AM 6:00 PM

October 2024

Organization Event Date Event Location Start Time End Time
Bait-ul Jamaat House of Community Saturday, October 5 IS 49 Berta A Dreyfus School, 101 Warren Street, Staten Island, NY 10304 1:00 PM 6:00 PM
NIA MASJID & COMMUNITY CENTER Friday, October 18 229-231 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107 6:00 PM 8:15 PM
NIA MASJID & COMMUNITY CENTER Saturday, October 19 Broad Street & Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102 10:00 AM 3:00 PM
Somali Family Service of San Diego Saturday, October 19 1675 E Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92019 11:00 AM 3:00 PM
Amana Foundation Saturday, October 19 Parking lot, 244 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
Sabil USA Sunday, October 20 3230 S Susan Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704 8:30 AM 12:30 PM

November 2024

Organization Event Date Event Location Start Time End Time
Al-Maun (Neighborly Needs) of Las Vegas Saturday, November 2 711 Morgan Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Masjid Al-Islam, Dallas TX, Inc Saturday, November 9 2922 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215 TBA TBA
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