January 15, 2015 marked another milestone for the Islamic Research & Humanitarian Service Center of America in Capitol Heights, Maryland.
IRHSCA always had on its agenda a weekly program to be offered to its senior community that would include nutritious meals,social interaction and information of services made available through the Department of Family Services Aging Service Division of Prince Georges County Maryland. The purpose was to show the aging, often isolated community members that we care about them and we will never neglect nor abandon them .Although funds were limted when this idea was shared with the Owner of Sweethooth,Chef Steve Thomas did not hesitate and said lets do it, our seniors deserve it .
Two years ago Sweethooth Cafe & Catering was awarded the contract to provide Halaal meals to the District of Columbia Muslim population under the Department of Aging. This program is administered by Catholic Charities who partnered with Halaal meal provider Sweettooth Cafe.
Currently Sweethooth prepares nutritious meals 5 days a week for the Muslims in the District of Columbia at the Kebar Center located at Masjid Muhammad in Washington D.C. The program is free of charge.
The Shura Board Hospitality Committee chose the third Thursday of each month to conduct the luncheon. RSVPS were extended to the senior community. The afternoon began with performance of Salatul Dhuhr, followed by an introduction by Imam Taalib Abdus-Samad , Executive Director of IRHSCA.
Ms. Taylor Furgerson from the Office of Aging Serviceswho discussed programs for seniors offered by the County. The Aging Service Division is dedicated to supporting people 62-years and older so they can maintain the highest quality of life with independence and dignity, and to assisting them and their families with the many challenges of the aging process, she explained. She also provided information on the Senior Community Services Employment Program that places seniors in valuable training and employment experiences. Participation was low initially due to the fact that transportation needs were not properly addressed as well as Thursday being a traditional day of fasting. Maashaa'Allah taking this into consideration we have moved the day to the 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you or a relative are interested in this program please email irhsca@gmail.com or call 301 324 5040.
For info regarding county programs contact The Office of Aging Services Division. 301 265-8450 or www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/aging. The next luncheon is Wednesday, February 26, 2015 inshaa'Allah.
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