North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused - NISA

04/25/2026

In honor of International Women’s Day, NISA was proud to participate in the Narika Community Resource Fair, co-sponsored by Washington Hospital and Kaiser Permanente.

This free community event brought together organizations across sectors, creating valuable opportunities to collaborate, share resources, and support our communities.

We were also honored by the presence of Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan, making the occasion even more special.

Grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to many more ways to serve.

04/05/2026

We were honored to have partnered with World Relief to support Afghan women in their journey of learning, safety, and empowerment.

Over the past week, our team delivered three Domestic Violence education sessions over Zoom to Afghan Women’s Integration Groups, reaching nearly 90 women. Two sessions were led by our Dari speaking advocate Nergies Malikzadah, ensuring culturally and linguistically accessible support, while the third session was facilitated by our English-speaking advocate Umme Habeeba with interpretation provided by World Relief staff.

Together, we covered:
✔️ What domestic violence is and its impact on families and communities
✔️ Legal rights and protections in the U.S.
✔️ How and where to seek help
✔️ Understanding Child Protective Services

Although these conversations are not always easy, they are essential. We are grateful for the trust of these women and proud to stand alongside them with knowledge, resources, and support.

Thank you to World Relief for your partnership and commitment to uplifting refugee communities.

03/28/2026

NISA participated in a community outreach event at Family Justice Center for International Women’s Day in Danville on March 25, 2026, where we shared domestic violence resources and engaged with community members. This effort aimed to raise awareness, provide support, and connect individuals with vital services for those impacted by domestic violence. We remain committed to fostering a safe and informed community.

03/25/2026

NISA participated in a community outreach event at the Berkeley Public Library on March 23rd, where we shared domestic violence resources and engaged with community members.

This effort aimed to raise awareness, provide support, and connect individuals with vital services for those impacted by domestic violence.

We remain committed to fostering a safe and informed community 💜

03/18/2026

𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻

Alhamdulillah, we are grateful to share that NISA has received a generous 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗠𝗖𝗙) to support survivors of domestic violence.

To make the most of this blessing in the final days of Ramadan, we are turning this grant into a 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 $𝟭𝟮𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 — 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.

Your generosity can help provide shelter, counseling, and critical services to women and families rebuilding their lives.

Give today and 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻.

May Allah accept your charity and multiply your rewards. 🤲

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02/18/2026

Assalamu 'Alaykum and Greetings of Peace,

Ramadan Mubarak. May Allah fill this month with blessings for you and your loved ones.

We begin with deep gratitude. Your generosity allows us to serve the most vulnerable members of our community—individuals and families seeking safety, dignity, and healing from domestic violence.

Your support carries a survivor from a moment of crisis toward hope:

✦ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: For many, the journey begins with a whispered phone call in the middle of the night. Because of you, that call is answered with compassion, confidentiality, and immediate care.

✦ 𝗔 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻: When refuge is needed, you provide more than a roof. You provide a secure shelter, clean housing, and essential supplies so that families can finally exhale.

✦ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Upon arrival, clients receive clothing, food, and hygiene items—often the first possessions they have controlled in a long time. For children, your support provides the normalcy of toys, school supplies, and diapers.

✦ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Beyond shelter, you fund legal advocacy (including restraining orders and custody matters), trauma-informed therapy, and safety planning tailored to each survivor's needs.

✦ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: As stability returns, we empower survivors through ESL classes, employment readiness, and financial literacy—respecting their autonomy every step of the way.

Our work is rooted in the Islamic values of mercy (rahmah) and justice ('adl). We strive to ensure survivors are treated not as "cases," but as honored individuals deserving of respect.

None of this is possible without you. Your donations are the phone line that is answered, the door that opens, and the guidance that helps a family begin again.

Thank you for being part of every step toward healing.

May your Ramadan close with immense barakah, happiness, and safety. Aameen.

JazakAllah Khayr,
The Board, Staff, Volunteers, and Clients at NISA

11/13/2025

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Northern American Islamic Shelter for the Abused (NISA) engaged in tabling and outreach efforts across local masjids to raise awareness and connect our community with vital support resources.

Together we stand for empowerment of victims of domestic violence.

Let’s continue to work towards a future free from domestic violence.

Please contact us if you would like to set up an informational table or brief presentation at your Masjid / organization to share NiSA ‘s mission and available resources. You may contact us on https://asknisa.org/contact/



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