Media Award: Muslimat Al Nisaa

HalfDate is starting a new initiative called: Award Drives. Basically, these are quick drives to recognize the service of organizations and individuals. The goal of the award is to encourage Muslim organizations to pursue excellence and professionalism.

One of these award categories is: Media (public relations)

Winner: Our first award drive is for Muslimat Al Nisaa

Reason: Their positive story aired/published by National Public Radio (NPR)

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Deadline: Jan 10, 2010

Target: $500

*HalfDate will match your donations, up to $100
**HalfDate will donate $1 for every Tweet or Facebook Share, up to $30
***HalfDate will donate $1 for every pleasant word (comment), up to $30
If you want to join the matching fund, post a comment and we will contact you.

Drive Result: Total raised $381 + $200 (HalfDate matching)

To donate more beyond the award, go to http://www.mnisaa.org/Get_Involved/Donate_Now.html