Alexandria, VA – Rep. John Yarmuth (D-03) of Kentucky will be the keynote speaker at Islamic Relief USA’s 3rd Annual Partnership Gala, which will take place at the Georgetown Marriot on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Yarmuth’s Congressional district, which encompasses Louisville and surrounding areas, is home to the Muhammad Ali Center, to which Islamic Relief USA gave a donation earlier this year, and various other entities that IRUSA has publicly supported. Earlier this year, IRUSA awarded one of its “Silver Anniversary” grants for a project based in the district.
The gala, formally titled “Building Bridges, Creating Community,” will serve as a celebration of various individuals from different faith groups, ideologies, and parts of the country coming together to make positive differences in their communities.
In addition to Yarmuth, who is Jewish, other individuals and groups who will be participating in the event include Catholic Relief Services, HIAS, Bread for the World, American Muslim Health Professionals, Shia Rights Watch, Church World Service, Catholic Charities, Alliance to End Hunger, Church of the Brethren, IMANA, Christian Connections for International Health, among many others.
Islamic Relief USA, based in Alexandria, Va., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization. Its mission is to provide
relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in
their communities and give them a voice in the world. Its programs benefit millions of people each year in more than 40
countries around the world, including in the United States.
Islamic Relief USA meets all of the Standards for Charity Accountability of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, a national
charity monitoring group affiliated with the Better Business Bureau system. Islamic Relief USA is on the U.S.
government’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charity list, and it is also a signatory to the code of conduct of the
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
MEDIA CONTACT
Syed M. Hassan
media@irusa.org or
(703) 370-7246
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Islamic Relief USA, based in Alexandria, Va., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization. Its mission is to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy and disease regardless of color, race, gender or creed, and to provide aid in a compassionate and dignified manner. Islamic Relief USA aims to provide rapid relief in the event of human and natural disasters and to establish sustainable local development projects, allowing communities to better help themselves. Its programs benefit millions of people each year around the world, including in the United States.
Islamic Relief USA meets all of the Standards for Charity Accountability of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, a national charity monitoring group affiliated with the Better Business Bureau system. Islamic Relief USA is on the U.S. government’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charity list, and it is also a signatory to the code of conduct of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.