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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Life for Relief and Development (Life) calls for the immediate release of Jill Carroll, a reporter for the Christian Science Monitor, who was kidnapped in Iraq on Jan. 7. Carroll is a native of Ann Arbor, Mich. Civilians, particularly women and children, should not be injected into this terrible conflict. We appeal to all parties involved to respect the Geneva Conventions and recognize the rights and the humanity of noncombatants," stated Dr. Khalil Jassemm, the president and CEO of Life. "As fellow human beings and Michiganians we hope and pray that her captors would release her so that she can continue her noble and courageous mission.
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing efforts to alleviate human suffering, the American relief organization, Life for Relief and Development (Life) in partnership with another humanitarian organization and a private airline, will be providing over one million dollars worth of medical, educational, and other humanitarian supplies to the needy . Partnering with Another Joy Foundation, a Nevada-based non- profit organization, and Al-Naser Airlines, the first private airline , Life will be sending medicines, medical supplies, educational books, children's toys, and other humanitarian supplies to Iraq. The flight, which is being provided courtesy of Al-Naser Airlines, is scheduled to take off from Goodyear, Arizona on Tuesday, 4/19...
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The FBI raided the offices of Life for Relief and Development (Life), a Muslim-American charity organization located in Southfield, MI with United Nations affiliated-status and U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense authority to operate in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is also the only Muslim-American charity with a permit by the Government of Israel to operate in Israel, assisting Palestinians. The FBI also raided the home of the charity's CEO in Michigan Dr. Khalil Jassemm, the offices of the nonprofit agency's accountant, A & A Management on Telegraph Road in Southfield and the Dearborn offices of Focus on Advocacy & Advancement of International Relations (FAAIR) LLC, headed by Muthanna Al-Hanooti, as well as the home of a Muslim community leader in Missouri.. (This ca...
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing efforts to alleviate human suffering, the American relief organization, Life for Relief and Development (Life) in partnership with another humanitarian organization, will be providing two major shipments of children's medicines with a value of over two and half million dollars to hospitals and clinics in Pakistan. Working with Another Joy Foundation, based in Nevada, Life shipped out supplies of decongestants and antibiotics for children valued over $2.6 million dollars, to be distributed to various hospitals and clinics in Pakistan. One shipment was sent this week and the second shipment will follow next week. Flights are being provided courtesy of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
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FBI searches home of local Muslim family The FBI raided the Southfield, Mich., office of Life for Relief and Development Monday and simultaneously searched the Columbia home of Iraqi-American Shakir Hamoodi, 54, on Woodberry Court. Hamoodi, who owns an international grocery in Columbia, is a paid speaker who helps the charity's fundraising efforts.
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To: NATIONAL EDITORS Contact: Mohammed Alomari, Life for Relief and Development, +1- 248-424-7493, Cell: +1-248-885-6765, malomari@lifeusa.org
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The obstacle of assisting mankind's institute of peace and justice begins with one generation taking the initiative to set the goal in motion," she wrote. "This one generation was bom when Dr. King had a dream. "I remember growing up when we had separate water fountains and bathrooms for people of color, so it's an honor to see the ADC honoring Dr. King's legacy which was all about justice and peace for all people." Partner Sponsors: Ford Motor Company, DTE Energy; Gold Sponsors: CVS/Pharmacy, Army National Guard; Silver Sponsors: Comcast Cable, Dearbom Public Schools, Henry Ford Community College, Life for Relief and Development, Oakwood Healthcare System; Advocate Sponsors: ACCESS, Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights- Wayne State University Law School, Mid America Export, Fairian...
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Kenneth Wainstein, the Justice Department national-security chief, said in an interview that intelligence reports continue to find that charities are being used by terrorist groups to provide both funds and logistics help; such as with visas and work permits in conflict zones. Mr. Wainstein and other officials say many of an estimated six million Muslims in the U.S. follow the tenets of their faith and give generously to charities that promote Islam and provide welfare to needy Muslims in places like Afghanistan and Iraq, but the funds often are diverted to other purposes in these war zones to underwrite items such as communications, logistics and medicine for groups fighting the U.S. military or U.S. allies. In the years after Sept. 1.1, the Justice Department now alleges, fund-raising...
... Columbia, Mo., called the Islamic American Relief Agency. Care International's officers were recentl...Two other charities, Kinder USA and Life for Relief and Development, remain under investiga...
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The Task Force includes the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), ISNA, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Islamic Relief, Kind Hearts, LIFE for Relief and Development, Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), Muslim American Society (MAS), Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), and Muslim Um mah of North America (MUNA). We really appreciate the cooperation we have received in the three cities in which we are planning our relief activities," said Arif Shaikh, a spokesperson for Islamic Relief USA. "In these times it is particularly important that people of all faiths and backgrounds come together to aid the victims of this devastating tragedy. The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) was able to raise $25,000 for victims of Hurricane [Katrina] who suffer from disabilit...
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SOUTHFIELD - As part of its ongoing efforts to alleviate human suffering, the American-based relief organization, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) in partnership with the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Charity (MBRMC), a prominent humanitarian relief organization in the United Arab Emirates, recently completed the first phase of emergency relief for the victims of Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana.
