Our not-for-profit organization operates uniquely: offering spiritually and culturally sensitive humanitarian and social services to the Muslim and non-Muslim communities of the Waterloo Region.
MSS is a charitable organization that has been accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. We are proud of this accreditation, and the registration number of our charity is 848686309RR0001
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OUR MISSION
We deliver vital social services that create a sense of belonging and improve community engagement through:
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Being spiritly grounded in the values of the Islamic faith.
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Building community capacity through education, empowerment, and collaboration.
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Providing mental health supports and related services for individuals and families.
Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region
Upcoming Programs
Coming September 2023KitchenerKitchener, 100 Rittenhouse Rd, Kitchener, ON N2E 2M9, CanadaIn collaboration with the Waterloo Region Police Services.
Coming this January 2024Camino on 400 Queen St. S, KitchenerCamino on 400 Queen St. S, Kitchener
September 18thThe Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave, KitchenerThe Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave, Kitchener
Tue, Oct 03CaminoCamino, 645 Westmount Rd E, Kitchener, ON N2E 3S3, CanadaIn Collaboration with Conestoga College
Time is TBDDOWNLOADDOWNLOADInsha'Allah, may Allah bless you with a successful Ramadan. Download the workbook below. The resource is virtually fillable when using Adobe.
Starting September 12, 2023KitchenerKitchener, 1700 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2N 3L6, Canada
September 2023KitchenerKitchener, 1700 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2N 3L6, Canada
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Other ways to donate
Interac e-Transfer:
Send a donation to msskwdonations@gmail.com
(Please include your Name, mailing & email address in the transfer message)
Cheque:
Payable to Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region 519-772-4399 ext. 2707 for more information
OUR VALUES
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Faith-based principles: Demonstrating the strengths and caring of the Islamic faith.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the diversity within our community so that all people are given equal opportunities and treatment, are included and supported, and are engaged in a fair and equitable manner.
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Respect and Compassion: Accepting each person as they are, being non-judgmental in our work with them, and acting with sincerity and generosity, kindness and compassion in meeting the needs of all people we support.
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Relationships: Cultivating outstanding relationships with the people of the community, our clients, partners, and others, that are reciprocal in nature and are rooted in equity, compassion, and respect.
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Confidentiality: Holding the highest regard for the trust and privacy of each client and ensuring the application of the highest professional and ethical standards in all our work. Read our Privacy Policy here.
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Social Justice: Creating a society that encourages and celebrates the value of each person as an integral and equal member of our community.
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Accountability: Being accountable for the decisions we make, how we use the resources provided to us, and acting with integrity in all that we do.
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Celebrate Always celebrating the importance of building capacity within our families, partners, donors, and the entire community
OUR COMMITMENT
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MSS offers diversity training workshops, seminars about Islam and Muslims, as well as training workshops for schools administrators, university and college staff, health professionals, police, social workers and other community organizations. Such training workshops help members of organizations develop a keen sense of awareness of Islam devoid of stereotypes and grasp the diversity of Muslims in Canada. It helps them find a way to support their Muslim students, clients or colleagues in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner.
