Womens Coalition Meeting
Date: Saturday September 10th, 2011
Time: 1:30pm
Place: IIT
Youth Group Meeting
Date: Saturday September 10th, 2011
Time: 5:00pm
Place: IIT
One Light: Interfaith Event
Date: Saturday September 10th, 2011
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Los Angeles City Hall Steps
Interfaith Remembrance, First Congregational Church
Date: Sunday September 11th, 2011
Time: 4:00pm
Place: Long Beach, CA
DCFS Appreciation Reception
Date: Wednesday September 21st, 2011
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Place: IIT
DCFS Meeting
Date: Wednesday September 14st, 2011
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Place: Torrance Office
- Series in Islam : Cal state Dominguez Hills University 27 October 2010 Invited by Political Science Dept. to launch series with a presentation and open forum. Topic: Women in Islam.
- Exploring World Religions: Manhattan Beach Community Church 10/31/10 Presentation by Imam and open forum discussion by Athia Carrim. Group expressed interest in visiting the Center.
- Service Project : Latter-Day Saints Torrance Stake 20 October 2010 Met with Terri Markhom, President and board to discuss a joint project with IIT women’s group. Decided on decorating “Waiting Room” at Torrance Dept. of Family Services- schedule a meeting before Thanksgiving.
- South Bay Interfaith Thanksgiving Service LDS (Kent ST.) 23 November 2010 Group meetings 7Th and 21st . Discussed program and IIT presentation by Imam.
- Commission on Human Relations: Youth Awards 12 October 2010
IIT was official sponsor in encouraging youth participation in community.
- Rosenthal Senior Group : Temple Menorah 3rd & 10th November 2010 Had a 2 part presentation on Islam with open forum and lunch invitation. Discussed reading resources, prayer, terrorism, and women in Islam. Expressed interest in observing Jumah salah.
- Memorial Service: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 8 November “10 Held in memory of Rev. Ginny Wagener who was a close friend and supported Muslim community of South Bay after 9/11 attacks. Visited our Center at its opening and during function in 2006.
- Faith based Meeting: Torrance DFS 10 November 2010 Joined faith based group and enlisted IIT’s participation in the Mentor Program for reunification of families in South Bay area
- Promoting Healthy Families Program: IIT 10/24 and 11/14 Presented by Dr. Farooq to teach the community about health and lifestyle changes that promote community well-being. Topics discussed were “how to manage Diabetes” and “High Blood Pressure”.
- Chapter Contribution: Asha Publications Chicago IIT wrote a chapter regarding the Islamic perspectives on family and the needs of abused children.
Projected Interfaith Events
- Interfaith Board Member: Long Beach Chaplaincy 1st Thursday
Athia Carrim invited to sit on board and contribute to faith based concerns for inmates in prisons.
- LA Faith-based Family Services Torrance IIT has officially joined this board which is an alliance between the Dept. of Children and Family Services in Torrance. Invite participation by members and youth in the adoption process.
- Service Project: Joining Hands with LDS Women’s Organization to build bridges of friendship between Muslims and Mormons. Group has met to brainstorm ideas, schedule meetings, and distribute tasks to different groups. Service project includes decoration/ making child-friendly the adoption waiting room in Torrance DFS.
- City of Carson Monthly Meetings
- Domestic Violence Training Program: January
- Creation of Faith Club: IIT to promote bridges of friendship and tolerance between all faith groups by discussing faith relationships.
- South Coast Interfaith Council Meetings
- Jumah Sermon Interfaith Invite
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