Drive Results: Over $7000 raised for 3 requests in less than a month. May Allah reward you with the sweetest date in Jannah.

Check out the results links under each request (see below).

DateDrive of صفر of 1431/Feb 2010

Type of DateDrive: Half a date (financial)

Summary:

Many families are suffering in this severe winter. So, to help them and in memory of
Abu Samah, the father of one of HalfDate volunteers who passed away this week (Tue Jan 26, 2010) we invite you to participate. So, if you wish you can give Sadaqh on his behalf, inshaAllah. A’ishah (rahimahullaah) reported that a man asked Allaah’s Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), “My mother had a sudden death, and did not have the chance to bequeath anything. Had she been able to do so, I think she would have given Sadaqah. Would she or I get any rewards if I give Sadaqah on her behalf?” He (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied, “Yes! So give Sadaqah on her behalf” -Collected by Al-Bukhari, Muslim and others.

Drive Deadline: Feb 22, 2010

Drive Target:

• Help homeless Muslim families to have a shelter this winter. Click here (This request is NOT Zakatable, however it’s Sadaqah Jariaya – continuous project as long the home is used)

  Result: http://www.halfdate.com/blog/2010/02/28/drivefruit-warm-winter-fruit-33/

• Help a homeless family http://www.halfdate.com/blog/2010/02/14/leave-them/
  Result: http://www.halfdate.com/blog/2010/02/19/drivefruit-warm-winter-fruit-23/

• Help a single-mother of 5 to pay her utility bills and rent (extra money goes to Baitul Salaam shelter). Click here (This project qualifies for Zakah)
  Result: http://www.halfdate.com/blog/2010/02/15/drivefruit-warm-winter-fruit-1/

Sr. F is a very hard working single-mother of five. She has taught at some of the Muslim schools. She has to move very soon due to her husband left them and did not tell her the rent had not been paid.

Rent $550.00
Move in deposit $275.00
Bills owing $250.00
Gas for car $35.00 per week (needs two weeks)
Total: $1,080.00

You can donate by any of the following: 1) clicking on Chipin 2) paypal to haleem1@aol.com 3) mail to Baitul Salaam Network, Inc., PO Box 115470, Atlanta, GA 30310. (If you choose option 2 or 3, please post a comment anonymously stating how much you donated so we can update the progress)

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)

Click play to listen to the news clip:

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