Starting a new life in Canada can be a daunting journey for many newcomers. From securing housing to accessing basic necessities, the challenges are real and overwhelming.
Your Zakat makes a difference. Through NZF’s New Roots Program, almost 2,000 newcomers receive vital support each year—helping them find shelter, food, and a sense of belonging in a welcoming community.
This Ramadan 2025, empower families to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
The Challenges
Immigrants Face
23% of the Canadian population is made up of immigrants. (Stats Can)
1 in 4 newcomer families are food insecure (Stats Can)
43% of newcomers reported finding it difficult or very difficult to meet their financial needs (Stats Can)
How You Can Help
$350
Cover utilities and bills for a family for one month, ensuring they have access to water, heating and electricity
$600
Provide a family one month's supply of food and groceries, saving them from hunger and protecting their well-being
$1,400
Help provide rent for a family for one month, giving them a safe space to heal
Your Support for Newcomers and Refugees
SINCE 2013
SEPTEMBER 2024
Who Were the ANSAAR
The Ansaar (Supporters) were the inhabitants of Madinah who welcomed and supported the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the Muhajirun (emigrants from Makkah). Their selflessness, generosity, and strong sense of community were instrumental in the establishment and spread of Islam.
Allah praises them in the Qur'an: "As for the foremost—the first of the Emigrants and the Supporters—and those who follow them in goodness, Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him." (9:100)
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said to the Ansaar: "You are dearest to me amongst people." (Muslim)
Let us strive to be like the Ansaar, always ready to extend a helping hand, foster community, and work together for the common good, seeking the pleasure of Allah in all that we do.
The Noori Family’s Story
The Nuri family arrived in Canada with only their backpacks, leaving everything behind. They initially shared a single hotel room, struggling to find enough food, especially halal options.
With your support, they received food, rent assistance, and essentials through the New Roots program, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Thanks to your Zakat and Sadaqah, families like the Nuri’s can now look forward to a brighter future.
Your donations will be directed to the New Roots Program. In the case of any excess funds, they will be directed towards supporting eligible beneficiaries as most urgently needed.
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