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Welcome to IslamicFamily. We are an Edmonton-based social services agency that provides spiritually and culturally sensitive services. How can we serve you?

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HOW CAN WE SUPPORT THE WHOLE PERSON FLOURISH IN OUR COMMUNITY ?

Islamic Family & Social Services Association provides a holistic approach to community well-being that is culturally and spiritually sensitive. IslamicFamily serves the Edmonton community through a halal food bank, family violence counselling, a youth program, refugee support, and much more.

IslamicFamily 2023 Impact Report

3095

ACTIVE ESSENTIAL

CARE CLIENTS

400

HOURS BETWEEN MIRRORS MENTORS & MENTEES

707

HAMPERS DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY

3251

OUTREACH & COUNSELLING HOURS

4692

VOLUNTEER HOURS

7

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF

ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

Serve the community in a unique way!

IFSSA’s Board is entirely made up of highly skilled professionals who volunteer an extraordinary amount of time and effort contributing their expertise, guidance and leadership to growing the organization. Our board are the foundation of our organization: they dedicate their evenings and weekends to serving the community, and supporting families to flourish.

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The Green Room Program Manager

We are in search of the next program manager to lead The Green Room, one of Edmonton’s most important youth spaces. The Green Room serves as a safe and welcoming space for youth to foster meaningful connections, personal growth and service to the community. We are looking for the right person to continue to nurture and care for our city’s youth!

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HELPLINE

We know that isolation can cause stress, anxiety or increased triggers for many individuals. We are here to support you. IFSSA's Helpline is a free and confidential call & text service. Culturally and spiritually sensitive professionals are available to provide support, advice, comfort, information, and resources in multiple languages. Our Helpline is open 10 AM - 10 PM, 7 days a week.

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ONLINE COUNSELLING

IFSSA offers culturally sensitive counselling in multiple languages. This service is free for low-income individuals and subsidized for other community members.

Adults/Families: counselling with Registered Psychologist Lubna Zaeem; call IFSSA's Helpline (780.900.2777) to book an appointment.

Youth: counselling with Chaplain Ibrahim Long; online appointments can be booked here.

New Office Hours

Our office hours have changed, to ensure the health and safety of our team and our clients. At this time, IFSSA will not be accepting any walk-in appointments. All appointments for food hampers and services must be scheduled beforehand. We are asking all clients who are feeling unwell to please refrain from leaving the home and call our office to arrange a new appointment time. If you have any questions about our health practices or would like more information about how IFSSA is keeping our community safe and healthy, please feel free to email us.

New Hours

Our Organization's Move to a Central Hüb

Our organization has successfully transitioned to its new central hub, where the South Warehouse, The Green Room, and North Warehouse locations have been consolidated. This centralization aims to promote enhanced collaboration among our staff, improve accessibility, and create a warm and inviting space for both clients and the community. Our commitment to establishing a durable and sustainable foundation for this new environment reflects our dedication to ensuring its long-term success.

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IFSSA's Refugee Sponsorship Application Now Open!

IFSSA’s Refugee Sponsorship Application is now open for 2021!

Last year, IFSSA received an overwhelming 100+ applications (more than 350 individuals) from families wanting to sponsor their loved ones. From those applications, we were able to support 77 individuals settle in Edmonton. This year, the Government of Canada has given IFSSA spots for 25 individuals.

To date, IFSSA has supported the sponsorship of more than 400 newcomers to Edmonton!

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New Office Hours

Our office hours have changed, to ensure the health and safety of our team and our clients. At this time, IFSSA will not be accepting any walk-in appointments.

All appointments for food hampers and services must be scheduled beforehand. We are asking all clients who are feeling unwell to please refrain from leaving the home and call our office to arrange a new appointment time.

If you have any questions about our health practices or would like more information about how IFSSA is keeping our community safe and healthy, please feel free to email us.