CARE with MWO

Give the Gift of CARE

CARE is not a one-time drive. It's a system our community has relied on for over a decade.

Every Ramadan, CARE shows up for Muslim women carrying too much already. Grocery prices rise. Bills don't pause. Kids need clothes. Eid still comes. CARE exists so women aren't left making miracles out of nothing.

Since 2012, CARE has provided direct, culturally competent support to Muslim families across Central Florida. What makes it different is simple: women choose. Their groceries. Their Eid clothes. What their children need. No boxes. No assumptions. No loss of dignity.

CARE supports primarily women-led households—single mothers, caregivers, survivors, immigrants, women navigating disability or instability. Many don't qualify for government aid or can't safely access it. CARE fills the gaps others miss.

What CARE does:

• Halal groceries all month through gift certificates to local stores

• Eid gifts for kids that moms choose themselves

• Gift cards for Eid preparation

• All done quietly, locally, with amanah

In 2026, CARE will support 200 women and 400 children. That's 200 households entering Ramadan with less stress and 400 kids celebrating Eid with joy.

If you're giving zakat this Ramadan, CARE is where it belongs. All designated zakat goes directly to verified, eligible families. Every dollar stays local.

CARE isn't symbolic. CARE is practical. CARE works.

CARE with MWO this Ramadan.

support your neighbors in need with care

1. CARE Packages: Women will submit forms indicating their needs and preferences and then drive through to pick-up of the following items before the beginning of Ramadan

   1. Halal store voucher ($100-$200)

   2. Grocery store gift card ($100-$200)

   3. Package of Dates

   4. Sponsor/Partner gifts/offers

   5. Resource guide for local food distributions

2. Eid Clothing Pop-Up: New and gently used formal attire will be collected from the local community and arranged in a Pop-up shop at a local venue.  Families in need will be able to select outfits to make Eid extra special.  This year, EID CLOTHES WILL BE COLLECTED BEFORE RAMADAN, and distributed along with CARE Packages on the weekend of 2/13-14. For information, email info@mwo-orlando.org.

3. Eid Gifts: Each child from the families that apply will receive an Eid gift, valued at $25.  gifts will be ordered online and delivered to their homes for Eid.

4. Zakat Gift Cards:  We will distribute Zakat-ul-Fitr collected before Eid day.  Families will receive Gift Cards to local stores to help them prepare for Eid.

How You Can Help

You can help provide assistance to at least 200 Central Florida women supporting their families as single mother’s or the primary wage earners this Ramadan. To achieve our goal, $45,000 is needed, with $33,000 of this amount needed by February 10th, 2025, to distribute before Ramadan.

• DONATE*: Every dollar makes a difference. We have 4 easy ways to give:

  • Online via our Fundraising Page: Click on the “Donate” Button Below (small processing fee)

  • Zelle payments to info@mwo-orlando.org (no fees, directly deposited into our account)

  • Venmo your gift to @MWO-Orlando (no fees, directly deposited into our account)

  • Mail your check/money order or drop a donation off to MWO, 1112 Mt. Vernon Street, Orlando, FL 32803

    All donations are zakat eligible. To make zakat-specific donations, please select Zakat on the Donation Form. Zakat contributions are only used for Zakat eligible MWO programs. Similarly, Fidya contributions are only used to provide grocery gift certificates to eligible families.

• GIVE EID CLOTHES: Donate your new or gently used festive attire for women in need and their families to wear during Ramadan and on Eid.

  • Requirements: All clothes must be in excellent condition, with no stained, or frayed, clothes accepted. Arab and western attire is preferred because most of the recipients are Arab women, but all kinds of clothes are accepted, for women, children and men.

  • Drop off instructions: All clothing must be dropped off o cleaned, and on hangers. Items will be inspected and will only be accepted if they meet the above requirements.

  • Drop-off times: Please drop off items at the MWO HUB (1112 Mt. Vernon Street, Orlando, FL 32803) on the days and times listed below. To make alternate arrangements, please email us at info@mwo-orlando.org.

    • Sunday, 2/8, 2-6PM

    • Wednesday, 2/11, 5-7PM

    • Friday, 2/13, 2-6PM

• VOLUNTEER: Sign up to help with CARE distribution events, including the Clothing drive. Here’s the link to sign up for shifts: volunteersignup.org/QM797

• SPONSOR: Businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor this project. To become a sponsor, visit: https://form.jotform.com/mwo/sponsorship-form or email Sadaf@mwo-orlando.org for details.

• SPREAD THE WORD: Share our campaign with your family and friends.

*MWO is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization.  All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. All non-zakat donations received after Eid ul-Fitr will be applied to MWO’s Annual Fund for general organizational expenses unless specific intentions are specified via email to info@mwo-orlando.org.

For more information please contact info@mwo-orlando.org
For general questions about MWO Programs, call 407-821-0770