tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45794805231845849962010-03-08T22:46:45.396-05:00Wafa House provides services to victims of Domestic Violence as well as education to the community at large.All About Wafa Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602485659592475293info@wafahouse.orgBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579480523184584996.post-75169640547044753372010-03-08T22:46:00.001-05:002010-03-08T22:46:43.412-05:00<br /> This blog is now located at http://wafahouse.blogspot.com/.<br /> You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click <a href='http://wafahouse.blogspot.com/'>here</a>.<br /><br /> For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to<br /> http://wafahouse.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default.<br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4579480523184584996-7516964054704475337?l=wafahouse.org%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>All About Wafa Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602485659592475293info@wafahouse.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579480523184584996.post-73510632493786337702010-01-20T23:09:00.003-05:002010-01-20T23:41:14.462-05:00Alhamdulillah we now accept PayPal donations!<br /><br />We encourage donations of any amount - no matter how small - every dollar makes a difference in this organization.<br /><br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="11221403"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donate_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4579480523184584996-7351063249378633770?l=wafahouse.org%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>All About Wafa Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602485659592475293info@wafahouse.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579480523184584996.post-17487780897427560072010-01-20T09:43:00.003-05:002010-01-20T23:42:54.684-05:00<font color="red">Calling all volunteers!</font><br /><br />We are holding our annual fundraiser on April 3rd 2010 in the Brownstone in Paterson. If you are interested in helping with this event please contact us at wafahouse@ gmail.com<br /><br />We appreciate all support ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4579480523184584996-1748778089742756007?l=wafahouse.org%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>All About Wafa Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602485659592475293info@wafahouse.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579480523184584996.post-36138241066510866462010-01-16T23:07:00.001-05:002010-01-16T23:09:04.272-05:00The Volunteer Workshop that took place on Jan. 9th 2010 was very informative.<br /><br />The turnout was great in spite of the severe cold weather that day. Attendees showed much interest in the organization.<br /><br />Overall it was very successful. Thank you to all who attended - and we look forward to meeting new people at our next workshop!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4579480523184584996-3613824106651086646?l=wafahouse.org%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>All About Wafa Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602485659592475293info@wafahouse.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579480523184584996.post-41068582827420706442009-09-19T12:59:00.001-04:002009-09-19T13:04:00.586-04:00Alhamdulellah, thanks to kind hearted donors, we were able to bring joy to 6 families just before Eid with the distribution of clothing, hijab and shoes.<br /><br />We encourage our community to increase their donations whether financial or clothing in order to continue our mission.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4579480523184584996-4106858282742070644?l=wafahouse.org%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>All About Wafa Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602485659592475293info@wafahouse.org2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579480523184584996.post-80280366093442836422009-05-14T20:10:00.006-04:002009-05-14T21:59:22.411-04:00<span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >The fundraising for the Wafa House on Wednesday April 29^th was a great event.</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The success is due to the colle</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >ctive work of all board members and fundraising committee.</span> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Also, it would not have been possible without all the <span style="font-weight: bold;">contributors and the generous donors</span>. The community’s support is of paramount importance.</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />From North H</span><span style="font-size:100%;">aledon, Mayor Randy George, Chief of Police Robert Brocco an</span><span style="font-size:100%;">d Councilman Mike De Marco honored us with their presence.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">From Paterson, Councilman Andre Sayegh and Fahim Abdrabbo from Congressman Pascrell office attended, and they both lightened up the evening. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />Bergen County Sheriff Leo McGuire joined us for the evening and </span>supported our community as usual with his presence.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://wafahouse.org/blog/uploaded_images/group-corzine-724683.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://wafahouse.org/blog/uploaded_images/group-corzine-723855.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">The highlight of the evening was the arrival of Governor John Corzine. He was gracious enough to briefly attend the event even though he was not feeling well.</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://wafahouse.org/blog/uploaded_images/gov-corzine-761387.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 194px;" src="http://wafahouse.org/blog/uploaded_images/gov-corzine-760477.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">He promised to help as best he can to have the Wafa house succeed</span><span style="font-size:100%;">.</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />The two honorees, Mrs Barbara </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Morris Price and Mr. Hany Mawla truly deserve to be honored. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">They give their time and efforts to the</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> organization and we are truly grateful.</span> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://wafahouse.org/blog/uploaded_images/honoree-barbara-morris-777348.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://wafahouse.org/blog/uploaded_images/honoree-barbara-morris-776515.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />Senator John Girgenti could not attend but sent a Citation to each of our honorees. We thank him and his office for this gesture of support.</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />Judge Michael Diamond was our key note speaker. He was very clear about all the problems that he sees as a judge and how we can all help eradicate them from our community. </span><div style="margin: 1ex; font-family: arial;"><div> </div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4579480523184584996-8028036609344283642?l=wafahouse.org%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>All About Wafa Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602485659592475293info@wafahouse.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579480523184584996.post-73021857359103220772009-03-15T22:29:00.001-04:002009-03-15T22:35:06.142-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Please time how long (in seconds) it takes to read this poem.<br /></span><i><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 102);font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">I Got Flowers Today</span></span></i></b><br /></div> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left"><b><i><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 102);font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;" >I got flowers today.<br />It wasn't my birthday or any other special day.<br />We had our first argument last night,<br />And he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me.<br />I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said.<br />Because he sent me flowers today.<br /></span></i></b></p> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote> <p align="left"> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 102);font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;" >I got flowers today.<br />It wasn't our anniversary any other special day.<br />Last night, he threw me into a wall and started to choke me.<br />It seemed like a nightmare.<br />I couldn't believe it was real.<br />I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over.<br />I know he must be sorry.<br />Because he sent me flowers today.<br /><br />I got flowers today,<br />and it wasn't Mother's Day or any other special day.<br />Last night, he beat me up again.<br />And it was much worse than all the other times.<br />If I leave him, what will I do?<br />How will I take care of my kids?<br />What about money?<br />I'm afraid of him and scared to leave.<br />But I know he must be sorry.<br />Because he sent me flowers today.<br /><br />I got flowers today.<br />Today was a very special day.<br />It was the day of my funeral.<br />Last night, he finally killed me.<br />He beat me to death.<br />If only I had gathered enough courage and strength to leave him,<br />I would not have gotten flowers...today.<br /><br />By Paulette Kelly<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 102);font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >© Copyright 1992 Paulette Kelly<br />All Rights Reserved</span></i><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;" >How long did it take you to read the poem? </span></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;" >Please divide the number of seconds it took you to read the poem by 15, then round it up to the next whole number.</span></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;" >Your answer represents the number of women that were abused during the time it took you to read this poem—and—one did not survive.</span></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;" >Help us eradicate the heinous crime of Domestic Violence. Your actions could be the difference that makes the difference. </span></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;" >Please, do something. </span></b></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4579480523184584996-7302185735910322077?l=wafahouse.org%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>All About Wafa Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602485659592475293info@wafahouse.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579480523184584996.post-38585541682604315262009-02-23T14:13:00.006-05:002009-02-23T14:18:55.726-05:00Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of <a href="http://www.bridgestv.com/contact.asp" target="_blank">Aasiya Hassan [Zubair]</a>, a recent victim of domestic violence.<br /><br />We at <a href="http://wafahouse.org/">WAFA House</a> denounce in the strongest of terms all acts of domestic violence, as they are completely inconsistent with the spirit of Islam. We are firmly dedicated to educating and assisting victims of domestic violence, as education is the key to building a healthy community. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, "The best of you, before God and His creation, are those who are best in their own families, and I am the best to my family."<br /><br />This is a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDEKJDgXO-U" target="_blank">Friday sermon given by Sheikh Hamza Yusuf</a> on domestic violence on Feb 20, 2009.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4579480523184584996-3858554168260431526?l=wafahouse.org%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>All About Wafa Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602485659592475293info@wafahouse.org0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579480523184584996.post-30644763539457615772009-02-22T19:10:00.010-05:002009-03-23T22:48:04.949-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uw8m-zl0tyw/SaHp-tF6N-I/AAAAAAAAAAM/RAUplQHlwpI/s1600-h/logo.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uw8m-zl0tyw/SaHp-tF6N-I/AAAAAAAAAAM/RAUplQHlwpI/s320/logo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305779099484698594" border="0" /></a>We would like to use this blog as an opportunity and space to share thoughts about domestic violence and other social issues.<br /><br />We welcome anyone to share their stories about domestic violence. You can submit your story to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">wafahouse at gmail.com</span> to be posted anonymously.<br /><br /><h3 style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Our Mission</h3>Wafa House is a support center dedicated to educating and assisting victims of domestic violence. Our purpose is to maintain a facility that will strengthen and reinforce the family unit while emphasizing the value of human life through intervention and community awareness.<br /><br /><h3 style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Our Services</h3>- Crisis Intervention and Prevention<br />- Counseling for victims and social services<br />- Advocacy<br />- Interpreter and translator assistance<br />- A toll-free hotline for those in need of support, advice, or counseling referrals<br />- Community resource referrals<br />- Workshops on self-improvement and education<br />- Encouragement and assistance towards continuing education<br />- Male counseling and anger management referrals<br />- Accompanied court appearances<br />- Play therapy counseling<br />- Outreach to help educate the public on understanding and addressing domestic violence as a prevalent social issue in our community<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4579480523184584996-3064476353945761577?l=wafahouse.org%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>All About Wafa Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602485659592475293info@wafahouse.org3