ITHAR

1. ITHAR • Sacrifice • Selflessness

2. Administrative Handbook 2013 Page. 57-59

3. Internal Activities • Providing rides to members who do not drive. Provided cooked food to a Nasir. • One Nasir Member passed away at the age of 80; the funeral arrangement was done and funds were raised to help the family; food was cooked and delivered to the family . • New family recently arrived from Pakistan. two Ansar members helped him to find job • Visited a Nasir in a medical facility who is going through treatment • Ansar members visited a sick wife of a fellow Nasir brother who later on passed away; funeral was arranged; over $5000 were raised to pay the family for the arrangements; food was cooked and delivered to the family • 5 persons were given medicines and were checked for health. 5 persons were given homeopathic medicines • 4 members were attended by a physician ,test were done and medicines given free of charge. A non ahmadi friend was also attended for check up and medicines given free of charge. • 2 members were given 6 homeopathic medicines

4. Internal Activities • A person was helped with filing for new passport. • 4 Ansar donated money for humanity cause. • 3 Ansar provided transportation to and from masjid for other jamaat members. • 2 ansar have been conducting a weekly Oracle administration course to jama'at members. • 1 Nasir developed a new resume for a jobless nasir. • 2 Ansar provide regular guidance and help for members who are out of a job. Assistance covers resume preparation, job search, interview preparation, dress-code consultation and mock interviews.. Efforts have resulted in two members becoming gainfully employed • Held medical camp. Provided prescriptions as well as free medicines to some patients. Also provided free homeopathic medicines to Ahmadi and non-Ahmadi patients.

5. External activities • Distributed 200 meat sandwiches, dry fruit and water to the homeless. • Provided food to 260 homeless people during the month on weekends; Members prepared food and distributed which saved about $250. Sick and elderly members of Jamaat were contacted via phone and in person. • Food was cooked and delivered to food bank for 400 people - over $200 spent. • Nasir prepared and distributed meals to 200 people in downtown. • 3 Ansar delivered 28 hot meals to 26 houses. Under the guidance of our muntazim social works, a total of 1000 homeless people were fed at two different homeless shelters (on 4 occasions). • Our ithar team was invited to take part in a fund-raiser dinner (they were one of the five chef teams) which was well-attended by media (TV channels etc.,). On average 4-5 ansar took part on each occasion from cooking to food to serving it to the needy individuals. • Ansar held "Feeding the Homeless/Hungry" drive on Saturday June, 02. where they prepared 200 packs each containing one burger, one Chips pack and a water bottle. Our MuntazimIthar took his kids with him so that they can learn importance and value of these types of Social programs. • 5 Ansar provide monetary donation for humanity cause. 1 Nasr provides monetary donation worth more than $300 for someone's health expenses. • One Nasir runs an AA program where he holds weekly court-approved meetings for alcoholics • Our Ithar team prepared food for a total of 700 homeless individuals during the month of February, 2012 at three different homeless shelters.

7. SMART GOALS (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Result oriented, Timely)

8. Important Note: To motivate and to recognize the efforts of successful programs by Majālis, Qā’id Ithar will award 30 points as a bonus to the majlis that runs an Ithar program that works over 4 - 5 months and brings positive results from the Jamā‘at members and the community . The format and the plan that works to bring result should be submitted to Qā’id Ithar. Other Majālis may implement similar plan in their area.