11/05/16: Semi-Annual Fundraising Dinner at the IHW
IHW Dinner Demonstrated the Spirit of Love, Charity, Solidarity and Support!
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November 5, 2016- Night Hundreds of community members, leaders, representatives of religious and cultural centers, interfaith partners, clergy community, city officials, Ambassador Dr. Ali Ajami, Judge Sam Salamey, Judge Christopher Dingell and Judge David Turfe were among the participants of this dinner.
Dr. Rima Charara, the Vice Chair of the board of Trusties of IHW on behalf of chairman Dr. Hassan Saab and entire IHW family welcomed the guests of the event and shared some information about IHW's spiritual, intellectual, social and ethical services and asked the community to generously support the mission and vision of this organization with their time, talent and treasure.
The Awardees of this dinner were representatives of IHW's vision- Interfaith, women and the youth! Rev. Ed Rowe, an interfaith friend and a civil right leader from The First United Methodist Church was the first recipient of this dinner awards, introduced by Nasser Beydoun, the chairman of the board of directors of the Arab-American Civil Rights. Ladies representative, Hajja Lila Amen and youth representative, Younes Hamzeh Makki were other recipients of IHW dinner awards.
Imam Elahi spoke about the concept of charity as an expression of love, liberation of soul, humanity and one of the most fundamental features in the Islamic faith. He also spoke about this Tuesday’s elections and while expressed his sadness of some Islamophobic, racist and hateful political statements around asked our community to look at elections as an engagement opportunities and make time to vote. Voting is a social obligation.
Everyone was amazed of the delicious and artful dinner prepared by Ollies restaurant under hajj Ali Hojaij's management. Dearborn Fresh, Papaya, Shatila, Rene Flower and hajj Hassan Jawad's Company and a long list of other generous doners were recognized for their generous support and contributions.
If for any reason you were unable to make it to the dinner, yet still like to show support: DONATE ONLINE