What Happened
We’re facing an unprecedented crisis at Al Ihsan. In a heartbreaking turn of events, our facilities have suffered massive damage due to burst sprinkler pipes. Tragically, this disaster has left all of upstairs and downstairs flooded, causing extensive damage.
– Multiple burst sprinkler pipes have led to a major flooding.
– All floors are inundated, affecting every corner of our beloved center.
– Vital resources like books, library materials, desks, and electronics are ruined.
– Structural integrity is compromised, impacting walls, carpets, our wudu area, kitchen, and showers.
What about Insurance?
Our insurance coverage will cover the costs of the cleanup and major structural repairs including pipes and ceiling.
However, any updates we have done to the facility ourselves will not be covered. This includes most walls, carpets, wudu area, washrooms, and more. In addition, our contents are not covered. These include thousands of books in the library, laptops and computers, sound systems, security systems, desks, projectors, merchandise, tables, and more.
The damages we are responsible for are estimated to be between $200,000 and $250,000.
How You Can Help
1. Make lots of du’ā to Allah to make this process easier for us and for the community.
2. Donate generously (all donations are tax deductible).
3. Share this message with friends and family.
4. Take the responsibility of raising funds through your family & friends, Masjids, and other institutes. We need 50 people to take the responsibility of $5000 each. Please contact us if you can help.
5. Get in touch with us if you will be able to help with the restoration process including dry-walling, carpeting, plumbing, and other resources
What Has been Impacted
– All onsite programs have been either moved online or suspended, resulting in thousands of dollars in lost fees and in-person donations.
– We are still paying rent of close to $6000 per month even though it may be many months before our facility is usable again.
– We are still paying salaries to all our teachers
– We had multiple community events planned over the coming months which have now all been cancelled
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How You Can Donate
E-transfer: finances@ihsan.ca
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: Whichever method you use, please provide your full contact information for tax-receipt purposes. Without this, we will not be able to issue your tax receipt. If you do not find the option to add at least your email address, please email us at finances@ihsan.ca with you donation amount, method used, date of donation, and full contact info including your full address.
Updates
Jan 21, 2024
- FUNDS: Our LaunchGood campaign is live and donations have been coming in. Alhamdulillah, to date, we have raised approximately $35,000.
- FACILITY: The restoration crews started removing all the water and damaged materials.
- WHAT’S NEXT? Our goal is to reach the target of $100,000 by the start of this Ramadan.
Updates
May 1, 2024
- FUNDS: Unfortunately, we were not able to reach our goal of $200,000 by the end of Ramadan. However we are inching closer each day. Alhamdulilah we have currently raised about $160,000 of which $20,000 is Qard Hasana.
- FACILITY: The facility is still closed and our programs continue to be impacted. The next stage of work did not begin on March 25 as the insurance company had stated. Till now, they are still examining bids to approve the contractors for the job. We have been in constant communication with the landlord to assure the work begins as soon as possible.
- WHAT’S NEXT? We are travelling to different communities across North America to work towards our final target of $250,000.
March 14, 2024
- FUNDS: Alhamdulillah, as of the beginning of Ramadan 2024, we have been able to collect just over $100,000. These donations have come in through various methods including primarily our LaunchGood Campaign.
- FACILITY: The restoration crews have been working rigorously to remove all the damaged property. As of today, they have removed all walls, ceiling panels, pipes, electric wires, carpet, flooring, as well as numerous other damaged assets. The rebuilding of these structural components is scheduled to begin on March 25, 2024.
- WHAT’S NEXT? Our goal is to reach the target of $200,000 by the end of this Ramadan.
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March 14, 2024
- FUNDS: Alhamdulillah, as of the beginning of Ramadan 2024, we have been able to collect just over $100,000. These donations have come in through various methods including primarily our LaunchGood Campaign. Islamic Relief Canada has launched a donation matching campaign for us which will award us $25,000 above and beyond the campaign collections.
- FACILITY: The restoration crews have been working rigorously to remove all the damaged property. As of today, they have removed all walls, ceiling panels, pipes, electric wires, carpet, flooring, as well as numerous other damaged assets. The rebuilding of these structural components is scheduled to begin on March 25, 2024.
- WHAT’S NEXT? Our goal is to reach the target of $200,000 by the end of this Ramadan.
