ILM Foundation continues as a direct service provider, still leading through good times and turbulent moments. We focus on "the world as it should be" with programming originally design, that best support the needs of people. “ILM Foundation’s mission is to teach life skills to economically underprivileged youth and adults so that social ills are [...]
Homelessness in Los Angeles, is on a civic track for progress. There are two propositions schedule for the November elections, if passed these propositions will create housing for LA’s 12% and employment for residents in Los Angeles County. On Wednesday October 19, 2016 organizer LA Voice PICO invited co-sponsors; Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism [...]
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: REVITALIZE SOUTH LA MUSLIM BUSINESS COMMUNITY ILM believes education and entrepreneurship are key factors for economic sustainability. Imam Saadiq Saafir, ILM Founder, said; “Economic Dignity is the essence for human and community development “. If you are interested in the establishment of a South LA Muslim Business Fund, please fill out this -----> Business Development [...]
HD Monthly, is when Los Angeles community members come together, for this Direct Service program outside the month of Ramadan. Where we directly serve Skid Row residents on Towne Avenue, between 4th and 5th Streets Downtown Los Angeles. Each last Sunday of the month, we prepare to serve 100-200 people between 10am - 1pm. Over [...]
After attending the White House Eid (July 21,) where President Barack Obama acknowledged America's Muslim community as apart the country's moral voice and described how historic and valuable Al Islam is seen throughout American history. ILM’s Director Umar Hakim and Andrea Hodos of NewGround Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change, then spent their next two weeks at [...]
On Sunday July 3, 2016 the 17th Humanitarian Day (HDAY) was held in Downtown Los Angeles' Skid Row Community. The theme was "Save a Life, Save Humanity" hopefully to make it an anthem throughout the year. Volunteers, Organizations, and Institutions for the last 17 years facilitated by ILM Foundation, continue its effort to express a [...]
"Save a Life, Save Humanity" "Thank you everyone for supporting Humanitarian Day!" Over the last 17 years during the month of Ramadan; we have observed fasting together during the sunlight hours, we've engaged in dialogues about life over a meal, and together we have provided charity for local communities. As organizers, we have seen HDAY [...]
What is Humanitarian Day to Me? The 17th Annual Humanitarian Day July 3rd! #HDAY2ME is about sharing the struggle of others, and working together to lighten its burden. It is about honoring someone’s humanity regardless of who or what they are. To me it is an unbelievable feeling, from a divine source sanctioning my conduct, [...]
Register for the June 4th Camp [Camp Registration Form Here] I met Mr. Jelani Shabazz, 16 years ago on the football field, during the second of 16 consecutive sport leadership camps called Go Beyond the G. A.M.E. There were about 150 youth from all over the city, as well as NFL players, but no [...]
[Download Camp Registration Form] The #ILMfoundation continues its mission to "Teach Life Skills, to Replace Social Ills." South Los Angeles is a place for social change, over the years countless of young people have transformed their lives with ILM. We are hosting this free camp that teaches Gratitude, Attitude, Motivation, Education ~ fundamental principles that are taught [...]
