Every year, thousands of individuals and families in our city face unexpected financial challenges—struggling to cover essentials like rent, utility bills, and transportation. In these moments of hardship, many turn to their local masjids and Muslim service organizations for support.
Your generous donation to Zakat Chicago helps strengthen this vital safety net by empowering the masjids we partner with to provide aid where it’s needed most.
For decades, Zakat Chicago’s Individual Support Services have been at the heart of our mission to uplift those in need. We have reached thousands of zakat-eligible individuals and families, delivering critical assistance during times of crisis. Our programs focus on urgent needs—covering rent, utilities, and transportation—to restore stability and peace of mind.
For families on the brink of financial collapse, this support is often a lifeline: preventing homelessness, reconnecting essential utilities like water, electricity, and heat, and ensuring reliable transportation for work, school, and medical care.
Allah reminds us in the Quran:
وَفِىٓ أَمْوَٰلِهِمْ حَقٌّۭ لِّلسَّآئِلِ وَٱلْمَحْرُومِ
“And in their wealth is a recognized right for the needy and the destitute.” (Surah Adh-Dhariyat, 51:19)
