CAIR-Ohio Hosts Ohio-Wide Masajid Leaders Retreat  

by CAIR-OHIO in 2023, March, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OH, 03/09/23)– On Saturday, March 4, masajid leaders from across Ohio were invited to the CAIR-Ohio Columbus office in order to foster relationships among masajid leaders and strategize ways to work together to serve and strengthen Ohio Muslim communities. 

CAIR-Ohio staff had critical conversations with masajid leaders from all over the state, including Greater Columbus, Greater Cincinnati, and Greater Cleveland areas. Through these discussions, they developed and shared strong narratives on the American Muslim identity and how to uplift the communities they serve and their work. 

CAIR-Ohio also partnered with the Oaktree Institute to provide Fund-Development Training to help masajid prepare for fundraising in Ramadan. The session led by Nadeem Riaz was insightful and provided tangible steps that Muslim organizations can take to increase their funding opportunities and how to expand their reach. 

For more information on how to join the CAIR-Ohio Masajid Network, contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Victoria Hickcox vhickcox@cair.com | 513-906-5728. 

CAIR-Ohio Hosts Second Immigration Clinic with Simakovsky Law

by CAIR-OHIO in 2023, March, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OH, 03/09/23) – On Tuesday, March 7, CAIR-Ohio partnered with Simakovsky Law to hold an Immigration Clinic at the CAIR-Ohio Columbus office. This clinic served 18 Muslims seeking legal advice to address their immigration cases. Clients had one-on-one consultations with an immigration attorney to review their case and answered questions regarding a variety of cases, including recent arrivals to the United States, asylum seekers, and victims of domestic violence.  

 
Columbus, Ohio is home to more than 150,000 immigrants, and they are a huge part of our Muslim narrative. Many of those who experienced difficulties leading up to their migration, and while coming into the country, are still facing hardship and adversity while trying to build a new life for themselves and their families. 

Whether it is family reunification, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), or Citizenship, with the combined help of CAIR-Ohio staff and Simakovsky Law attorneys, clients were able to have their questions answered and gain help in processing their immigration cases. 

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CAIR-Ohio Holds OSU Muslim Student Leaders Retreat

by CAIR-OHIO in Recent News, Uncategorized

(COLUMBUS, OH, 03/09/23)– On Thursday, March 2, CAIR-Ohio invited student organizations from the Ohio State University to connect and strategize ways to help in empowering and supporting them in their endeavors.  

During their time, CAIR-Ohio staff members and OSU student leaders discussed ways they could collaboratively support one another in achieving the goals they have set for the Muslim community in the Greater Columbus area and at the university. CAIR-Ohio strongly values investing in and empowering young Muslim professionals and providing them opportunities to develop their skills as leaders. 

Interested in connecting with CAIR-Ohio? Contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Victoria Hickcox vhickcox@cair.com | 513-906-5728.