Helping clients find employment
By: Abeer Gaber
There are some weeks where something just clicks and you have real success…. This week I helped a client gain employment!
I had one of those weeks. I have been continuously trying to reach out… Continue reading
MYG interfaith project declared “2013 Faith-Based Organization of the Year” by Governor Jerry Brown
By: Soha Yassine
The office of Governor Jerry Brown declared our Muslim-Jewish leadership council. MAJIC (Muslims and Jews Inspiring Change) the 2013 “Faith-based organization of the year.” I have been invited to Sacramento to receive the award along with co-creator Rabbi… Continue reading
ICSC and MPAC issue joint statement regarding Boston Marathon Bombing
By: Marium Mohiuddin, MPAC
(Los Angeles – 4/19/13) – The Muslim Public Affairs Council this morning expressed its shock and disbelief over the news that the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing are two Chechen brothers who were from the Boston community. Our prayers… Continue reading
22nd Annual Media Awards with Special Guest Dustin Hoffman
By: Editor
The Muslim Public Affairs Council’s Hollywood Bureau is excited to announce its 22nd Annual Media Awards Gala will be held on April 27, 2013 in Los Angeles. This year, MPAC is proud to honor three outstanding projects: the… Continue reading
ICSC Hosts LAPD Muslim Community Forum
By: Editor
On the evening of Thursday March 14, the ICSC was pleased to host Chief Charlie Beck and the Los Angeles Police Department at the LAPD’s semi-annual “Muslim Forum”.
The forum was initiated by Chief Beck’s predecessor… Continue reading
Catching my Stride
By: Abeer Gaber
I feel like I have finally begun to find my stride this month with regards to my
department. I am still facing difficulties with conveying to my clients what I actually
have to offer because I… Continue reading
Partnership with QueensCare continues to save lives
By: Nurse Fay, RN with QueensCare Health & Faith Partnership
Every week I perform Blood pressure and sugar exams on our local Hope-Net food pantries, including the ICSC. All of our Hope-Net screenings and follow up are helpful to the… Continue reading
MYG Commemorates MLK Day with Service Project
By: Shurooq Abuhajer
Martin Luther king Jr. Is a great man and is very well known in our history. He wanted equality for all races and we should respect him for that. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day,… Continue reading
MPAC & ICSC Host Legislative Staffers Brunch
By: Marium Mohiuddin
Delegation of Saudi Leaders visit ICSC
By: Shirin Karoon Nouh
On Friday, January 25, a group delegation from Saudi Arabia, which included professors, preachers, and a Deputy Minister of Mosque Affairs visited the Islamic Center of Southern California. They were invited by the U.S. Department… Continue reading
2013 American Muslim Achievement Awards draws audience of 500
By: Editor
Yesterday’s American Muslim Achievement Awards honoring Dr. Mohamed El-Erian drew an audience of 500 people to the JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to the sponsors, Board of Directors,… Continue reading
Learning and Growing- Americorps Update
By: Abeer Gaber
This month has been difficult as well as we are still trying to learn and grow in our new
roles. But, I do believe I have had somewhat of a success with a certain client. She… Continue reading
Social Service program at ICSC begins to yield results
By: Abeer Gaber
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I have just recently started work as an Employment Services Case Manager. So, I am still in the midst of doing outreach to get a steady flow of clients. However, there is one client that my… Continue reading
Registration now open for 2013 Annual American Muslim Achievement Awards
In 1991, the Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC) held the inaugural American Muslim Achievement Award (AMAA). This year, the ICSC will honor Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian for his outstanding achievements in the fields of finance, global investment… Continue reading
Interview with Prison Library Project
By: Sami Ghannem
On December 1st, I talked to Joey Reyes, who is a representative of the Prison Library Project of Claremont. Our Center, through MECA, has been heavily involved in this project by providing free literature. … Continue reading
ICSC Families join hands in being grateful to God
By: Dr. Elhami Nasr
On Saturday, December 8th, our ICSC Social and Religious Committees continued the tradition of the monthly Family Nights by hosting this month’s Family Night with an emphasis on spirituality entitled “Being Grateful to God.”
Spotlight on this year’s American Muslim Achievement Award Honoree
By: Editor
The staff and Board members at the ICSC are beaming with enthusiasm for this year’s American Muslim Achievement Awards honoree, Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian. We realize, however, that our readers may not know much about him.
About Dr. El-Erian: … Continue reading
Another Huge Development in Direct Social Services at ICSC
By: Abeer Gaber
The Islamic Center of Southern California is proud to announce the new program Muslim and Arab American Resource Corps (MAARC) in collaboration with ACCESS California Services. ACCESS has successfully obtained a grant from the AmeriCorps organization to… Continue reading
ICSC Proudly Announces 2013 Annual American Muslim Achievement Awards
By: Editor
In 1991 the Islamic Center of Southern California initiated an awards dinner series (American Muslims Achievement Award) whose purpose was to acknowledge and recognize exemplary American Muslims who have made outstanding contributions to their work and to the… Continue reading
Will your voice be heard?
By: Hoda Elshishtawy
Whoever said one vote doesn’t make a difference? With the elections being three days away and the polls showing the two presidential candidates almost tied, every vote will make a huge difference.
American Muslims are working tirelessly to… Continue reading