MCSS is an independent non-profit, tax-exempt organization registered in Massachusetts. This organization grew out of the needs of our community and is run by volunteer effort and donations from our community.
The mission of MCSS is to assist individuals and families in
the New England area who are in desperate need of Social or
Financial help. MCSS originated in Dec. 99 with the intent
that we, as a Muslim community, have the obligation to take care of the less fortunate in our immediate neighborhood.
Donations received by MCSS from the community are in the form of Zakaat, Fitra, Sadaqa or Charity.
Our Community Needs
As our diverse community population is
approaching the 100,000 mark in greater Boston area, our
community needs and social issues are growing. As the baby
boomer generation reaches retirement age, a new set of social support needs would be needed. From a large list of projects that need to be worked to support our community, the following were picked based on need, availability of volunteers and finances.
A. Emergency Help to Needy
Alhamdulillah, since January 2000, MCSS has been helping
local needy families with the Zakaat & Charity provided by
local Muslims. Requests for help are increasing as more people
learn about MCSS. The reasons for request for financial help
varied; temporary loss of family income, family tragedy,
uninsured medical bills, funeral expenses are some examples.
The type of people asking for help were not the one's on
Government Welfare but rather the working poor that ran into
unfortunate circumstances. Unless the Community seeks out and
offer help, this segment of our society will be left helpless!
Recent examples of emergency help provided was to support a
terminally ill, divorced mother of 3 young children during the
last months of her life. Another was to an elderly single
mother of a mentally handicapped son living in our area below
poverty level income
B. Funeral Services q This is a service that needs trained
volunteers and a significant monetary expense.
Alhamdullillah, MCSS with the support of local Islamic
centers, individuals and volunteers from our community was able
to provide this service recently.
MCSS needs community financial support to rapidly respond and
help reduce the agony of the next grieving needy family.
C. Foster-Care for Muslim Children Children forcibly taken
away from their parents" - The Muslim Observer, Jan 28 - Feb 3,
2000 "Maine court keeps child out of Muslim home" - The Boston
Globe, Dec 25, 1999
As a Community, to prevent Muslim kids from ending up in non-Muslim homes we need numerous qualified Foster-Parents in
each New England State.
Progress: Alhamdullillah, one Muslim couple completed the
training consisting of (12) weekly classes at the Massachusetts
Dept. of Social Services (DSS) to qualify as a Foster- Parent.
And is currently taking care of 2 foster kids.
Appeal: There are currently 5 Muslim kids in need of foster
parents. Please help the community by becoming a Foster
Parent.
D. Medical
Consultation Clinic
Muslim physicians have started a medical consultation clinic
for the benefit of the community.
The purpose of this clinic is twofold:
1. To provide healthcare help in the areas of their expertise
based on the financial needs of the patient.
2. To provide the community easier access and a referral
service to local Muslim physicians.
For consultation with a doctor, please call: Dr. Munir at 617-541-2243. Clinic Address: 59 Townsend St., Boston, MA
02119. Patients are seen by appointment only.