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.
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 40 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
See What We did Last Year and What Your Help can Help Us Start Doing Again
How You Can Donate
Our friends at Islamic Relief Canada have launched a 100% donation matching campaing for all funds donated to Islaimc Relief for Al-Ihsan. We humbly request that you please use this channel for your donations.
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
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.
