SOCIAL SERVICES MISSION

The Islamic Center of Southern California is committed to providing high quality social services, such as family counseling, social events and activities, 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 geared towards maintaining and nourishing the well­being of our Muslim community:

· Family Counseling: for family crisis, teen and parenting issues, and spousal conflicts.

· Educational Programs: to educate our community on relevant issues such as our civil rights as American Muslims.

· Financial Aid (Zakat): is an Islamic obligation ordained to establish social welfare and strengthen the sense of brotherhood and sisterhood among the Muslim community. It is an important service provided by the Center to cater to members of our Muslim community who are in need of financial help and support. Applications for financial aid are accepted and reviewed on a regular basis by the Zakat Committee. Interviews with the applicants are also conducted, as needed, to determine eligibility.

· 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.