Our Achievements

A history of community impact — relief work, refugee support, health programs, and fundraising milestones.

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2020

4 programs
Health

Cancer Patient Support

January 16, 2020

Raised funds for Brother Abdul Mannan Mohammad's colon cancer immunotherapy treatment, which was not covered by the Ontario provincial health plan. $2,000 raised

Amphan Cyclone Relief
Disaster Relief

Amphan Cyclone Relief

July 14, 2020

Provided tin building materials to help families in Bangladesh rebuild homes destroyed by Cyclone Amphan. $2,000 raised

COVID-19 Bangladesh Relief
Disaster Relief

COVID-19 Bangladesh Relief

April 23, 2020

Collaborated with Do Something Foundation to fund food ration packages for families in Bangladesh affected by pandemic job losses. $1,500 raised

COVID-19 Community Health Response
Health

COVID-19 Community Health Response

May 9, 2020

In 2020, OBMFO launched three interlocking health initiatives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ottawa Help Line (April 2020): Partnered with Ottawa Muslim Association to assist seniors, students,…

2019

2 programs
Flood Relief in Dunrobin and Constance Bay
Disaster Relief

Flood Relief in Dunrobin and Constance Bay

June 9, 2019

Distributed hot meals and support to families affected by flooding in Constance Bay and Shirley's Bay, Ontario. Provided food for over 100 people, with initial relief efforts beginning in May 2017.

Youth Basketball & Soccer Tournament
Youth

Youth Basketball & Soccer Tournament

December 28, 2019

Engaged 50 youth participants and their families in sports activities and speaker discussions. Served dinner to 350 attendees.

2018

1 program
Refugee Support

Iraqi Refugee Burial Assistance

January 1, 2018

Covered burial costs for an Iraqi refugee family who lacked the financial means to lay a loved one to rest. $1,500 contributed

2017

2 programs
Bangladesh Flood Donation
Disaster Relief

Bangladesh Flood Donation

September 12, 2017

Rebuilt five homes destroyed by flooding in North Bengal, Bangladesh using brick and tin, restoring shelter for affected families. $1,050 raised

Rohingya Crisis Response
Refugee Support

Rohingya Crisis Response

January 28, 2017

OBMFO responded to the Rohingya genocide through advocacy and fundraising. Fundraising Dinner (January 2017): Collaborated with Human Concern International on a fundraising dinner for refugee camps ne…

2016

1 program
Syrian Refugee Family Sponsorship
Refugee Support

Syrian Refugee Family Sponsorship

January 30, 2016

Partnered with a local United Church and the Ottawa Muslim Association to sponsor a Syrian refugee family, leveraging government matching funds. $45,000 raised (including government matching)

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