Dar Foundation
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0104 | Last Full Update: 27 Dec 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 289-813-1025 |
| info@darfoundation.com | |
| Website | www.darfoundation.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dar-Foundation-155496437796057/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5rsni16zqK2drjEZP4oVnA |
| Primary Contact | Shiba Anjum, CVITP Tax Clinic Coordinator, Dar Foundation; Email: taxclinic@darfoundation.com |
| Alternate Contact | Gihan Sabry, Food Program Manager; Email: gmsabry@hotmail.com |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A 100% Canadian, Islamic, non-profit organization, operating only in Canada, offering services to the All Muslim Community in Canada |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2010 |
| Primary Executive | Ehab Soliman, President; Phone: 416-254-1839; Email: ehabmo@gmail.com |
| Alternate Executive | Feras Marish, Vice President; Phone: 416-828-4973; Email: feras.marish@gmail.com |
| Funding | Donations |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | A community group which: * aims to develop a model of Canadian Muslim Community that merges the faith with the challenges of modernity * has a clear understanding of balance and moderation in implementing Islam * offers programs designed to enrich the faith, intellectual and personal development, general life skills of individuals and families by strengthening the religious and Cultural Bonds between the communities in a healthy, energetic, inspirational and positive Islamic environment * strives to preserve Arabic language with classes for Arabic and non-Arabic speakers * programs and services focus on building bridges with every community, regardless of faith or background * respects all faiths, cultures, traditions and values of Canadian society * creates partnerships and cooperation with other associations for the benefit of Dar community and Canadian society at large * has no organizational link or affiliation with other organizations inside or outside Canada * Food Program * Dar Neighborhood Dinner offered once a month * Dar Family Night offered once a week * Muslim Match making * CVITP Tax clinic for eligible families * DOHA Program to help Syrian newcomers: includes counselling services, newcomer orientation and support, training for community organizations in helping newcomers,translation, interpretation, and furniture, clothing and toy drives * Quran classes * DAR Quran Teaching Islamic Studies for youth * Thursday Youth Forum |
| Hours | Hours not specified |
| Dates | * Dar Family Night every Sat starting at 7 pm DAR Quran Teaching Islamic Studies for youth * Night Program, Mon and Thu, 5 pm-6:30 pm * Weekend Program, Sat or Sun, 10 am-2 pm Food Program * Wed, 11 am-1 pm |
| Areas Served | Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; York Region |
| Eligibility | * of the Muslim faith * settlement services for Syrian refugees |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Hindi ; Urdu |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dorval Dr and Speers Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Community Programs ; Disabilities ; Food ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Newcomers ; Older Adults |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Addiction Counselling ; Addiction Treatment ; Fresh Food Programs ; Interpretation / Translation ; Language Instruction ; Meals for People with Disabilities ; Meals for Seniors ; Meals for Seniors / People with Disabilities ; Places of Worship |
| Service Categories | Clothing Donation Programs ; Family Counselling ~ Syrian Community ; Furniture ~ Syrian Community ; General Clothing Provision ~ Syrian Community ; General Counselling Services ~ Syrian Community ; Good Food Boxes ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Interpretation/Translation ~ Syrian Community ; Islamic Mosques ; Language Instruction ; Leisure Equipment/Supplies Donation Programs ; Marriage Counselling ~ Syrian Community ; Senior Meals ; Substance Use Disorder Counselling ~ Syrian Community ; Tax Preparation Assistance ~ Muslim Community |
