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Eleven years later, the UMMA clinic on Florence Avenue has served nearly 20,000 patients, the great majority of them non-Muslim. It has become a mainstay of its largely low-income neighborhood, sponsoring blood drives, literacy promotions and even tax return workshops, along with its medical services. “It’s a place to give and receive blessings, regardless of faith.” […]
“Our objective was to make an impact on the well-being of the people of South Central as well as on our Muslim community,” Khan continues. “We didn’t see much social activism on the part of the first-generation Muslims, our parents, who were concerned about preserving their cultural identity and establishing Islamic religious and educational institutions.” […]
BUENA PARK, CA (July 26, 2006) – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) will recognize the contributions of the University Muslim Medical Association (UMMA) Community Clinic today, July 26, on the floor of the House of Representatives. UMMA Partner, Islamic Relief USA, puts out a press release recognizing Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ presentation of UMMA’s contributions to Congress. […]
