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Shelter from the storm: Extreme weather and the duty of faith groups

Shelter from the storm: Extreme weather and the duty of faith groups

By Beatrice Ekoko Al Rashid Mosque in Edmonton, Alta., is Canada’s oldest mosque. Its members know a thing or two about caring for community. With the city’s harsh winters and increasing extreme weather events, Al Rashid is supporting some of its most vulnerable neighbours — those experiencing homelessness — by

Canada’s first Mosque opens its doors to shelter Edmonton’s vulnerable citizens

Canada’s first Mosque opens its doors to shelter Edmonton’s vulnerable citizens

As a part of the Extreme Weather Response activation, the Al Rashid Mosque will reactivate its winter shelter and open its doors to provide a safe and warm space for Edmonton’s most vulnerable citizens. The activation of Al Rashid’s shelter takes effect on Saturday, January 28, 2023, and

Jewish community supports homeless shelter at Al Rashid Mosque

Jewish community supports homeless shelter at Al Rashid Mosque

Edmonton’s Jewish community has donated food and water to the Al-Rashid Mosque to support the homeless being housed at the mosque during the severe cold weather. “Thank you to @Alrashid_YEG [https://twitter.com/Alrashid_YEG] for opening its mosque to the homeless during this severe cold snap. To

Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque extends temporary shelter during extreme cold weather in city

Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque extends temporary shelter during extreme cold weather in city

For people experiencing homelessness, winter is a brutal challenge. In light of this, the oldest mosque in Canada has opened its doors to shelter community members facing this challenge. “We have about 10 individuals staying at the mosque here with us during the day, the team is putting together a