Imagine a family sitting in darkness because their power has been cut off or shivering through the night because they can’t afford to turn on the heat. These aren’t just conveniences—they’re lifelines to safety and stability. Without them, stress mounts, children’s routines are upended, and a home meant to provide comfort becomes a source of uncertainty.

That’s where our Life Essentials Program comes in. This Ramadan 2025, cover urgent costs for electricity, heat, and rent, and help families stay warm, safe, and secure—ensuring their homes remain a place of refuge, not distress.

The Reality of Struggling Families

Basic needs like water, heat, warm clothing, and furniture are slipping further out of reach for vulnerable families across Canada due to rising costs and financial hardship.

2.3 million Canadians kept their homes at unsafe temperatures last year due to unaffordable heating.

(Stats Can)

45% Canadians reported struggling to cover daily expenses.

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1 in 7 Canadians reduced or had to forgo necessities such as food or medicine for at least one month to pay an energy bill last year.

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How You Can Help

With our Life Essentials Program, you can help provide families with necessities like water and electricity and help deliver vital items like furniture and clothing to help families create safe homes and meet every day needs.

$400

Covers water and electricity for a family for one month, keeping their home safe and livable.

$600

Provides seasonal clothing for a family, ensuring they stay warm in winter and cool in summer.

$1,200

Helps furnish a new home with essentials turning an empty space into a place of comfort and dignity.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "There is no right that the son of Adam is more entitled to other than these (four) rights: A home to live in, a garment to cover him, a piece of bread, and water." [Tirmidhi]

Story

Fatima, a 32-year-old mother of four, fled the war in Gaza, seeking safety and a fresh start in Canada. But despite their resilience and education, she and her husband struggled to find work, facing overwhelming financial and emotional hardship.

Everything changed when Fatima connected with NZF. Through vital support—food, clothing, furniture, and home essentials—her family found relief from immediate burdens, allowing them to focus on rebuilding their lives.

Because of your support, Fatima and her husband secured employment, and today, their family is on a steady path toward stability and independence.

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