Muslim American Society - Bay Area Chapter

MAS Youth Give

MAS Youth Give is a project of the Muslim American Society (MAS). Started in March, 2001, MAS Youth Give is focused on mobilizing American Muslim youth to help create a better society by instilling in them the need for service and giving to those in less fortunate circumstances.

At least once a month, we coordinate volunteer activities with a variety of service organizations, from house-building for low income residents to helping with Special Olympics. Our activities include enough variety to meet everybody’s interests.

MAS believes that truly successful activism can only be truly achieved if it is preceded by knowledge and sincerity. All MAS activities work on developing this comprehensive, well-rounded and balanced personality.

A crucial part of this personality is the compassion that drives someone to help others.

Jazakum Allahu khairun to all the volunteers who helped make the events wonderful successes.

InshaAllah, the intention was pure and only for the sake of Allah (swt).
Read on to find out more about our past events.

Our variety of work helps accommodate volunteers of all ages and interests.

We hope to see you at our next event inshaAllah.

Habitat for Humanity

We volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity chapter in Concord. Habitat for Humanity builds homes for low income families. They are able to make these homes affordable by relying on volunteers to much of the construction work. The twelve MAS Youth Give volunteers helped put on the roof to a house.
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Loaves and Fishes

Loaves and Fishes is a soup kitchen in San Jose. The five MAS Youth Give volunteers helped prepare and serve the afternoon meal for over a 100 homeless and needy persons.
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Community Impact Day October 6, 2001

We helped Community Impact during their one day marathon of volunteering! In the Guadalupe Gardens in San Jose, we spent the entire morning weeding, pruning, installing support sticks for plants, and shoveling and spreading mulch. We had a great time spending time with nature and each other.
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City TreesOctober 27, 2001

City Trees plants trees in neighborhood in Redwood City. We had about 20 volunteers come to this event! City Trees was most appreciative of our presence and hard work!
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Share your Lunch DayDecember 22, 2001

On Saturday, December 22, 2001, a total of almost 30 volunteers came together to help make and deliver lunches to over 150 homeless people on the streets of San Francisco.The morning shift of volunteers gathered at a home in Fremont to make bag lunches of sandwiches, fruit, cookies, and a drink.Some of the morning volunteers traveled to San Francisco on BART, where we met up with more afternoon volunteers. After praying dhuhr at the Jones St. masjid, we split up into four teams and went in four directions in order to deliver the lunches and a warm smile to whomever needed it.Afterwards, we met up at the masjid, prayed 'asr, and discussed the day.InshaAllah, the intention was pure and only for the sake of Allah (swt). May Allah accept our effort and deeds.
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Special OlympicsApril 27, 2002

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympics-type sports for people eight years of age and older with developmental disabilities. Their programs give their athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience and participate in the sharing of gifts, skill, and friendship with their families, other athletes and the community.Special Olympics hosts a variety of activities throughout the year, one of which is a basketball championship.

This year, the event was held in Berkeley at Berkeley High School and UC Berkeley.Almost twenty MAS Youth Give volunteers helped score and time games all day on Saturday, April 27, 2002. They spent the day socializing with the athletes, their families and friends, and other volunteers. Alhamdulillah, we were told that we were a big help and a wonderful presence. May Allah (swt) reward all the volunteers for the effort made with pure intentions.
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Palo Alto Community GardenMay 25, 2002

On Saturday, May 25, 2002, a group of 15 MAS Youth Give volunteers gave their time to help in the Palo Alto Community Garden managed by the Urban Ministry of Palo Alto.The volunteers worked with Farmer Bob in maintaining, planting, weeding, watering, and digging in the garden which grows food for the homeless people fed by the Urban Ministry.We, alhamdulillah, had a very productive and enjoyable experience and we pray that some benefit will come out of it.
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Santa Clara County Food Bank (Second Harvest) July 20, 2002

On Saturday, July 20, 2002, a small group of MAS Youth Give volunteers gave their time to help in the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara County in San Jose.The volunteers worked in sorting through thousands of pounds of food to determine what was still fit for consumption and what was not. MAS Youth Give volunteers, along with others, helped provide food for the thousands in Santa Clara County who need it. Here is some more information about hunger, courtesy of the Food Bank.We, alhamdulillah, had a very productive and enjoyable experience and we pray that some benefit will come out of it.
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Afghanistan Book DriveAugust 25, 2002

On Sunday, August 25, the Asia Foundation, Society of Afghan Professionals, Gale Group, and MSA Cal State Hayward held a book drive to benefit Kabul University, Afghanistan. The drive was held at the parking lot of the beautiful Masjid Abu Bakr As-Siddiq in Hayward, CA.In addition to book donations, they were looking for some people to volunteer during the drive and afterwards. The following are four areas in which they need help.MAS Youth Give helped advertise for the event and volunteer on the day of the drive, in addition to donating books.
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Family HarvestAugust 27, 2002

On Tuesday, August 27, a small group of MAS Youth Give volunteers gave their time to help in the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara County's Family Harvest program in San Jose.The volunteers worked to help provide the monthly groceries for needy Vietnamese families at the Vivo Foundation site. We worked side by side with the Vietnamese community, exchanging smiles when words didn't work! Over 90 families received their monthly groceries within a matter of one and a half hours.We, alhamdulillah, had a very productive and enjoyable experience and we pray that some benefit will come out of it.
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Sunday Friends September 15, 2002

On Sunday, September 15, a group of almost 20 MAS Youth Give volunteers shared their time, energy, and love with children at the San Jose Family (Homeless) Shelter through a group called Sunday Friends. We helped them make different kinds of tasty and healthy sandwiches. Later, volunteers went over flashcards with the kids and helped them write thank you letters. We had a very busy day, and alhamdulillah a very productive time.
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Bridge to Bridge RunOctober 6, 2002

Bridge to Bridge is an annual run that raises money to benefit Special Olympics, another organization with which we work. The 12K run starts at the Bay Bridge and ends at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is rated one of the most beautiful runs in the world!

Our fifteen volunteers were the split timers for the race. At every mile marker, the runners heard two Muslims calling out their times. Alhamdulillah we had a very fun and productive time. Our help was appreciated by the runners and the organizers. We pray that Allah (swt) accepts our deeds.
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Share your Lunch Day II

November 17, 2002This was our second annual Share your Lunch Day. Over 40 volunteers showed up to help make bag lunches and distribute them to the homeless. This event was also during Ramadan, which made us all more aware of the plight of those with whom we shared lunches. Even more importantly, we were able to share some nice smiles and conversations with the folks on the streets.

The morning shift of volunteers gathered at the MCA cafeteria to make bag lunches of sandwiches, fruit, cookies, and a drink.Some of the morning volunteers traveled to San Francisco for the delivery. After praying dhuhr at the Jones St. masjid, we split up into four teams and went in four directions in order to deliver the lunches and a warm smile to whomever needed it.InshaAllah, the intention was pure and only for the sake of Allah (swt). May Allah accept our effort and deeds.
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KTEH Television Pledge Drive

December 7, 2002A small number of MAS Youth Give volunteers helped KTEH during its winter television pledge drive. We answered phone calls and took pledges from supporters of KTEH... all while on TV!While not answering phones, we interacted with the other volunteers and the staff of the public television station.It was lots of fun... and it doesn't hurt that the viewers saw Muslims on TV doing something good for their community.May Allah (swt) accept all out deeds and forgive our sins.
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City Trees II Saturday, December 14, 2002

This is our second time working with City Trees to help plants trees in the neighborhoods of Redwood City. May Allah (swt) reward those who took time out of their schedule to help beautify the earth and represent Muslims in such a beautiful light.
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Second Harvest Food Bank - February 1, 2003

Allahamdulillah MAS youth give's work with the Food Bank was successful and our volunteers did a great job representing the Muslim community well!This was the second successful event MAS youth give has had with the food bank.InshaAllah, the intention was pure and only for the sake of Allah (swt). May Allah accept our effort and deeds.
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Sunday Friends -March 9th, 2003

Allahamdulillah, this event went well. MAS youth give had great response from volunteers. Sunday Friends is an organization that provides weekend activities for children from low income families May Allah (swt) accept all out deeds and forgive our sins.
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Special Olympics Basketball TournamentApril 12th, 2003

On April 12th, 2003 MAS volunteers helped with the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. They helped to keep score and time, along with various other tasks. This was a great opportunity to give dawa and show that Muslims care about the lives of all of Allah's creations.May Allah (swt) accept all out deeds and forgive our sins.
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2nd Harvest Food BankMay 17th, 2003

Allahamdulillah on May 17, 2003 MAS volunteers participated in the packing, sorting and distribution of food during the 2nd Harvest Food Bank in San Jose. May Allah (swt) reward the intentions of those who participated and contributed to the cause.
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Santa Cruz Adopt- A - Beach Cleanup - Followed by MAS Youth Give BBQ June 28th, 2003

On June 28th, 2003 MAS participated in the Santa Cruz Adopt - A - Beach Cleanup. Afterwards they enjoyed a MAS Youth Give BBQ."Do they not look at the earth,- how many noble things of all kinds We have produced therein?" Quran 26.007May Allah (swt) reward those who worked towards the preservation and beautification of earth.
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City Trees Sat July 26th 9 AM

On Saturday July 26th, MAS worked with other groups from around the south bay to plant trees in various locations. They rolled up their sleeves and had a lot of fun in the process. Anas, may Allah (swt) be pleased with him reported: Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: Never does a Muslim plant a tree or a plantation from which a bird or a man or a beast eats, but that is (counted as) a charity in his favor.Hadith number in Sahih Muslim (Arabic only) 2904May Allah (swt) accept the charity of MAS Volunteers.
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	© Copyright 2004- 2005 Muslim American Society. Created and maintained by Ahmed Khatib - Email MAS Youth Give MAS Youth Give is a project of the Muslim American Society (MAS). Started in March, 2001, MAS Youth Give is focused on mobilizing American Muslim youth to help create a better society by instilling in them the need for service and giving to those in less fortunate circumstances. At least once a month, we coordinate volunteer activities with a variety of service organizations, from house-building for low income residents to helping with Special Olympics. Our activities include enough variety to meet everybody’s interests. MAS believes that truly successful activism can only be truly achieved if it is preceded by knowledge and sincerity. All MAS activities work on developing this comprehensive, well-rounded and balanced personality. A crucial part of this personality is the compassion that drives someone to help others. Jazakum Allahu khairun to all the volunteers who helped make the events wonderful successes. InshaAllah, the intention was pure and only for the sake of Allah (swt). Read on to find out more about our past events. Our variety of work helps accommodate volunteers of all ages and interests. We hope to see you at our next event inshaAllah. Habitat for Humanity We volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity chapter in Concord. Habitat for Humanity builds homes for low income families. They are able to make these homes affordable by relying on volunteers to much of the construction work. The twelve MAS Youth Give volunteers helped put on the roof to a house. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loaves and Fishes Loaves and Fishes is a soup kitchen in San Jose. The five MAS Youth Give volunteers helped prepare and serve the afternoon meal for over a 100 homeless and needy persons. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Impact Day October 6, 2001 We helped Community Impact during their one day marathon of volunteering! In the Guadalupe Gardens in San Jose, we spent the entire morning weeding, pruning, installing support sticks for plants, and shoveling and spreading mulch. We had a great time spending time with nature and each other. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City TreesOctober 27, 2001 City Trees plants trees in neighborhood in Redwood City. We had about 20 volunteers come to this event! City Trees was most appreciative of our presence and hard work! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Share your Lunch DayDecember 22, 2001 On Saturday, December 22, 2001, a total of almost 30 volunteers came together to help make and deliver lunches to over 150 homeless people on the streets of San Francisco.The morning shift of volunteers gathered at a home in Fremont to make bag lunches of sandwiches, fruit, cookies, and a drink.Some of the morning volunteers traveled to San Francisco on BART, where we met up with more afternoon volunteers. After praying dhuhr at the Jones St. masjid, we split up into four teams and went in four directions in order to deliver the lunches and a warm smile to whomever needed it.Afterwards, we met up at the masjid, prayed 'asr, and discussed the day.InshaAllah, the intention was pure and only for the sake of Allah (swt). May Allah accept our effort and deeds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special OlympicsApril 27, 2002 Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympics-type sports for people eight years of age and older with developmental disabilities. Their programs give their athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience and participate in the sharing of gifts, skill, and friendship with their families, other athletes and the community.Special Olympics hosts a variety of activities throughout the year, one of which is a basketball championship. This year, the event was held in Berkeley at Berkeley High School and UC Berkeley.Almost twenty MAS Youth Give volunteers helped score and time games all day on Saturday, April 27, 2002. They spent the day socializing with the athletes, their families and friends, and other volunteers. Alhamdulillah, we were told that we were a big help and a wonderful presence. May Allah (swt) reward all the volunteers for the effort made with pure intentions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palo Alto Community GardenMay 25, 2002 On Saturday, May 25, 2002, a group of 15 MAS Youth Give volunteers gave their time to help in the Palo Alto Community Garden managed by the Urban Ministry of Palo Alto.The volunteers worked with Farmer Bob in maintaining, planting, weeding, watering, and digging in the garden which grows food for the homeless people fed by the Urban Ministry.We, alhamdulillah, had a very productive and enjoyable experience and we pray that some benefit will come out of it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Santa Clara County Food Bank (Second Harvest) July 20, 2002 On Saturday, July 20, 2002, a small group of MAS Youth Give volunteers gave their time to help in the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara County in San Jose.The volunteers worked in sorting through thousands of pounds of food to determine what was still fit for consumption and what was not. MAS Youth Give volunteers, along with others, helped provide food for the thousands in Santa Clara County who need it. Here is some more information about hunger, courtesy of the Food Bank.We, alhamdulillah, had a very productive and enjoyable experience and we pray that some benefit will come out of it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Afghanistan Book DriveAugust 25, 2002 On Sunday, August 25, the Asia Foundation, Society of Afghan Professionals, Gale Group, and MSA Cal State Hayward held a book drive to benefit Kabul University, Afghanistan. The drive was held at the parking lot of the beautiful Masjid Abu Bakr As-Siddiq in Hayward, CA.In addition to book donations, they were looking for some people to volunteer during the drive and afterwards. The following are four areas in which they need help.MAS Youth Give helped advertise for the event and volunteer on the day of the drive, in addition to donating books. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Family HarvestAugust 27, 2002 On Tuesday, August 27, a small group of MAS Youth Give volunteers gave their time to help in the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara County's Family Harvest program in San Jose.The volunteers worked to help provide the monthly groceries for needy Vietnamese families at the Vivo Foundation site. We worked side by side with the Vietnamese community, exchanging smiles when words didn't work! Over 90 families received their monthly groceries within a matter of one and a half hours.We, alhamdulillah, had a very productive and enjoyable experience and we pray that some benefit will come out of it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday Friends September 15, 2002 On Sunday, September 15, a group of almost 20 MAS Youth Give volunteers shared their time, energy, and love with children at the San Jose Family (Homeless) Shelter through a group called Sunday Friends. We helped them make different kinds of tasty and healthy sandwiches. Later, volunteers went over flashcards with the kids and helped them write thank you letters. We had a very busy day, and alhamdulillah a very productive time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bridge to Bridge RunOctober 6, 2002 Bridge to Bridge is an annual run that raises money to benefit Special Olympics, another organization with which we work. The 12K run starts at the Bay Bridge and ends at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is rated one of the most beautiful runs in the world! Our fifteen volunteers were the split timers for the race. At every mile marker, the runners heard two Muslims calling out their times. Alhamdulillah we had a very fun and productive time. Our help was appreciated by the runners and the organizers. We pray that Allah (swt) accepts our deeds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Share your Lunch Day II November 17, 2002This was our second annual Share your Lunch Day. Over 40 volunteers showed up to help make bag lunches and distribute them to the homeless. This event was also during Ramadan, which made us all more aware of the plight of those with whom we shared lunches. Even more importantly, we were able to share some nice smiles and conversations with the folks on the streets. The morning shift of volunteers gathered at the MCA cafeteria to make bag lunches of sandwiches, fruit, cookies, and a drink.Some of the morning volunteers traveled to San Francisco for the delivery. After praying dhuhr at the Jones St. masjid, we split up into four teams and went in four directions in order to deliver the lunches and a warm smile to whomever needed it.InshaAllah, the intention was pure and only for the sake of Allah (swt). May Allah accept our effort and deeds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KTEH Television Pledge Drive December 7, 2002A small number of MAS Youth Give volunteers helped KTEH during its winter television pledge drive. We answered phone calls and took pledges from supporters of KTEH... all while on TV!While not answering phones, we interacted with the other volunteers and the staff of the public television station.It was lots of fun... and it doesn't hurt that the viewers saw Muslims on TV doing something good for their community.May Allah (swt) accept all out deeds and forgive our sins. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City Trees II Saturday, December 14, 2002 This is our second time working with City Trees to help plants trees in the neighborhoods of Redwood City. May Allah (swt) reward those who took time out of their schedule to help beautify the earth and represent Muslims in such a beautiful light. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second Harvest Food Bank - February 1, 2003 Allahamdulillah MAS youth give's work with the Food Bank was successful and our volunteers did a great job representing the Muslim community well!This was the second successful event MAS youth give has had with the food bank.InshaAllah, the intention was pure and only for the sake of Allah (swt). May Allah accept our effort and deeds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday Friends -March 9th, 2003 Allahamdulillah, this event went well. MAS youth give had great response from volunteers. Sunday Friends is an organization that provides weekend activities for children from low income families May Allah (swt) accept all out deeds and forgive our sins. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Olympics Basketball TournamentApril 12th, 2003 On April 12th, 2003 MAS volunteers helped with the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. They helped to keep score and time, along with various other tasks. This was a great opportunity to give dawa and show that Muslims care about the lives of all of Allah's creations.May Allah (swt) accept all out deeds and forgive our sins. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd Harvest Food BankMay 17th, 2003 Allahamdulillah on May 17, 2003 MAS volunteers participated in the packing, sorting and distribution of food during the 2nd Harvest Food Bank in San Jose. May Allah (swt) reward the intentions of those who participated and contributed to the cause. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Santa Cruz Adopt- A - Beach Cleanup - Followed by MAS Youth Give BBQ June 28th, 2003 On June 28th, 2003 MAS participated in the Santa Cruz Adopt - A - Beach Cleanup. Afterwards they enjoyed a MAS Youth Give BBQ."Do they not look at the earth,- how many noble things of all kinds We have produced therein?" Quran 26.007May Allah (swt) reward those who worked towards the preservation and beautification of earth. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City Trees Sat July 26th 9 AM On Saturday July 26th, MAS worked with other groups from around the south bay to plant trees in various locations. They rolled up their sleeves and had a lot of fun in the process. Anas, may Allah (swt) be pleased with him reported: Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: Never does a Muslim plant a tree or a plantation from which a bird or a man or a beast eats, but that is (counted as) a charity in his favor.Hadith number in Sahih Muslim (Arabic only) 2904May Allah (swt) accept the charity of MAS Volunteers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------