Adopt A Family
Adopt a Family is an Ansaar Foundation initiative to provide food security to seniors, single parents and families in need. We hope to support these groups of families by providing them food provisions that would last them a month. We have identified families in the Thorncliffe Park area and other neighbourhoods who are in dire need especially during these times of COVID where bringing food to the table has been a challenge for many. By supporting these families over a period of six months or a year, you be alleviating their uncertainty and anxiety so that they can focus on other issues such as looking for work or other social or medical needs. Many of these families have children and seniors who are relying on your support and generosity. Please reach out and donate today. You will be making a difference in someone’s life.
Food for Life
This is our new program for which we are collecting funds. Through this program we would like to provide non-perishable food to individuals who are homeless in partnership with homeless shelters to support the most marginalized individuals and seniors. Volunteers and staff will be involved in packaging and distribution of food bags to at least 100 individuals once a week.
Non-perishable items will include: Granola and cereal bars, Trail mix, Ramon noodles, fruit cups, cookies, macaroni and cheese, fruit snacks, canned tuna, coconut water juice, packaged mixed nuts, crackers and snacks.
Computer Classes
Ansaar Foundation provides basic computer classes which includes rudimentary Microsoft Word, PowerPoint training, checking and responding to email and performing other necessary tasks.
English Classes
We provide English classes to immigrants and seniors. This allows our students to better integrate in the Canadian society and find jobs.
Youth Programs
Ansaar Foundation holds regular events that deal with the problems facing the youth today such as depression, high rates of suicide, homelessness etc. Ansaar held a Cyber bullying awareness event in June.
Weekly Senior’s Program
We also hold a weekly senior’s program which provides them a platform to engage in discussions and share their incredible stories.
Senior’s Trips
Our organization pays for at least one trip per year for our seniors. Last year, Ansaar Foundation took its senior members to Ripley’s Aquarium.
Weekly Yoga Classes
We also provide yoga classes to ensure the health and wellness of our members.
Health and Safety Classes
We hold occasional events related to informing the citizens about healthy eating and promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.
Feeding the Homeless
Ansaar Foundation addresses food insecurity issues of over 300 Homeless people in downtown Toronto by distributing food on monthly basis and on days of celebration, such as Christmas and Eid. It also provides opportunity for many volunteers to witness the poverty in the city and for High school students to get credit.
Collective Voice
As part of our efforts to reduce poverty and empower lives, we partake at various conferences, workshops, campaigns and planning meetings. Ansaar has been actively participating as a member of Multi-Faith Alliance against Homelessness; Interfaith Social Assistance Reform Coalition and active advocate for National Housing Strategy.
Celebrate Canada BBQ
To celebrate Canada Day, Ansaar Foundation hosted a Family BBQ, sponsored by the Department of Canadian Heritage of the Government of Canada. The event was attended by the community in and around Scarborough on Sunday, July 25th, 2021 from 1 PM to 3 PM. More than 400 people were served burgers, cookies, and PPE kits.
A special thanks to all our community members for joining us.
Soccer Equipment for Children
Ansaar Foundation’s help extends outside of Canadian communities as well! Ansaar Foundation partnered with community organizations Can Caribbean Relief, DISL and Masjid-e-Ayesha to collect and donate soccer equipment to the Caribbean. Soccer equipment included cleats, uniforms, shin pads, balls and other equipment. The generous donation enabled children in under-resourced Caribbean communities to experience sports and team building.
At this event, Ansaar Foundation also hosted a Food Drive for participants to donate nonperishables. Ansaar Foundation board members and volunteers then donated the collection to a local food bank. Ansaar Foundation thanks it’s partners and supporters for a successful event!