MAC and DHC deliver blankets/backpacks to UP

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On November 21, 2018, volunteers from Muslim Americans for Compassion and Doctors for healthy Communities delivered more than 50 blankets and backpacks to UP for Women and Children. Both organizations will continue their partnership to support UP.

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Adam and Harris Babar pack blankets in boxes for UP.

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Volunteers Sydnie Wooton and Edie Wooton deliver blankets to UP for Women and Children.

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From left: Somi Babar, Muslim Americans for Compassion volunteer; Muhammad Babar, president of Muslim Americans for Compassion and Doctors for Healthy Communities; Amy Meredith, cofounder of UP for Women and Children; and Waqar Saleem, board member of Muslim Americans for Compassion and Doctors for Healthy Communities.

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Volunteer Minha Raza brings in the blankets.

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Muhammad , president of Muslim Americans for Compassion, with volunteers Isaac Wooton and Jawad Saleem

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Volunteer Jawad Saleem and MAC/DHC board member Waqar Saleem

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From left: Volunteers Jawad Saleem, Sanniya Khan, Areeba Khan, Minha Raza, Roha Raza, and Isaac Wooton (front).

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Uniting Partners (UP) for Women and Children is Louisville’s first women’s-only day shelter. The organization provides basic hygiene access in addition to case management services. From July 16 (opening day) to October 26 and in 43 shifts (operating Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) UP had 853 visits from more than 150 women and children. UP assisted with 301 showers and 257 loads of laundry. At this time, UP is collecting coats and cold-weather items such as hats and gloves. However, they also have need for blankets and adult backpacks for guests. For more information and to get involved, see www.uplouisville.org

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Waqar Saleem, board member for Muslim Americans for Compassion and Doctors for Healthy Communities shares info about the organizations' efforts to support UP.

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MAC/DHC president Muhammad Babar with volunteer Isaac Wooton

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Volunteers Minha Raza and Roha Raza are interviewed.

On November 21, 2018, volunteers from Muslim Americans for Compassion and Doctors for Healthy Communities delivered more than 50 blankets and backpacks to Uniting Partners (UP) for Women and Children. UP is Louisville’s first women’s-only day shelter. The organization provides basic hygiene access in addition to case management services. From July 16 (opening day) to October 26 and in 43 shifts (operating Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) UP had 853 visits from more than 150 women and children. UP assisted with 301 showers and 257 loads of laundry. At this time, UP is collecting coats and cold-weather items such as hats and gloves. However, they also have need for blankets and adult backpacks for guests. For more information, see www.uplouisville.org.