Community Empowerment

The Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno offers a variety of opportunities for Muslim families and individuals to meet in efforts to strengthen bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. The Center offers and organizes family counseling, new Muslim support group,  social events and activities, holidays commemorations, educational gatherings and financial aid, which are necessary for the well-being and prosperity of the Muslim community. 

 SERVICES

The Center provides the following social services:

 Marriage and family Counseling: for spousal abuse or family crisis, teen and parenting issues, and spousal conflicts. To schedule a session with Imam Seyed Ali, please call (559) 297-9535, ext 1

Educational Programs: to educate our community on relevant issues such as our civil rights, community involvement, religious liberties, volunteerism, etc.

Emergency Financial Aid: The Center maintains and collects funds for its Emergency Fund that is used to assist individuals during crisis times and to establish social welfare and strengthen the sense of brotherhood and sisterhood among the Muslim community. 

Requests for financial assistance are examined by a committee to asses the needs and the nature of the assistance. Loans, clothes and grocery coupons are distributed to members of our Muslim community who are in need of financial help and support after the review of the Emergency Fund Committee. Interviews with the applicants are also conducted, as needed, to determine eligibility.

 
Hajj Simulation, Summer Day Camp 2005

 Social Events and Gatherings: such as picnics, dinners, celebrations, and educational seminars, are organized on a regular basis to broaden the ties within our Muslim community, strengthen the sense of brotherhood and sisterhood among its members, and provide recreational activities for our Muslim families in a healthy Islamic environment.


Dr. Ashraf (L) and Muslim comedian Azhar Osman