ISNA Canada

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July 5, 2023

On July 2, 2023

ISNA Canada is a non-profit organization in Canada that offers many programs and services to the Canadian community at large. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ISNA Canada re-adjusted its services and programs to serve the community through virtual programs and drive-thru community experiences. ISNA has three centers in Canada, located in Mississauga, Toronto and Yellowknife.

ISNA Canada strives to help Muslims put their faith into action by offering a variety of volunteer, educational and leadership opportunities. Some of these opportunities include: a monthly food bank that serves 600 families per month, programs like Walk the Talk that engages youth in community service, weekend Islamic and Arabic schools, Quran classes, kids camps and much more. With ISNA Canada’s vision for a community powered by youth, they are always looking for new ways to empower and energize young people to be catalysts for positive changes in the community.

Some of the other services that ISNA Canada provides to support Muslims include Islamically-integrated psychotherapy and mental health counseling, Halal certification, and outreach services like visiting the sick and food banks. They also offer a variety of programs for all ages in the community, such as community sports Islamic knowledge programs.

ISNA Canada is rising to the challenge of building a community powered by youth and have engaged over 1500 youth in their programs and services. They want to help youth flourish by giving them access to education, Islamic education loans a place to connect, and useful leadership roles to make their voices heard. ISNA offers a fun and safe space where youth in the community can host and participate in events that strengthen their brotherhood, sisterhood, and Islamic identity.

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