National Zakat Foundation (NZF) Canada

Local zakat charity (HQ Mississauga, 256 cities) whose caseworkers assess applications 1-on-1 and pay rent directly to landlords, bills directly to payees, and food/essentials via gift cards and vouchers; "NZF does not provide cash or bank deposits". Support runs 2-4 months; most applications processed within 7-10 days once documents are in, urgent cases faster; non-Muslims can be helped from non-zakat funds or referred. Also runs Feed Our Neighbours, House Our Neighbours, Medical Relief, New Roots (newcomers) and school-supply programs.

Community organization in Canada-wide. Faith & community Muslim community Housing & rent Money, grants & charity Charity & relief Food & halal

How to reach them

1. Email info@nzfcanada.com.
2. Say who you are and what you are offering or asking.
3. Come back here and tell us if they answered.

Other ways, if that one is quiet

• Online zakat application form (needs verified email and Canadian phone); toll-free line Mon-Fri 10am-6pm ET (number on page); general emailGo to online zakat application form (needs verified email and canadian phone); toll-free line mon-fri 10am-6pm et (number on page); general email
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• Volunteer pageGo to their volunteer page
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• FormGo to their contact form
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• PhoneCall 1.888.693.2203
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Where else they are

Their website is nzfcanada.com. You can also find them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram and a newsletter.

Good to know

• CostFree
• They welcomedonations, partnerships, volunteers
• LanguagesArabic, English, French, Punjabi, Somali, Urdu
• Their own adviceFind the program or contact route that already exists for your purpose, and ask plainly what they need from you.

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