Making a

Positive

Impact!

Case Manager, Jenel Fatihah, (right) hands a Foundation client keys to a donated car.

Success Stories page 3

Building Fund Update page 6

2015 Annual Expense page 8

708 Strong

and Counting! That’s how many client assists the Foundation had in 2015!

2015 Annual Report

In 2015, the Surayya Anne Foundation, Tulsa’s only Muslim owned and operated shelter, made a positive impact in the greater Oklahoma community by assisting individuals and families who were homeless, in distress and in crisis. The Foundation serves a wide variety of people including the disabled, mentally ill, working poor, the homeless, refugees and victims of domestic violence.

During Ramadan, the Foundation organized three community sponsored dinners for low

income families at local restaurants and clothed and fed over 200 people. In addition, the

Foundation successfully got families involved in the greater homeless community by participating in our 2nd annual “Nightlight Tulsa” event, feeding over 300 homeless people in downtown Tulsa and sponsored by the Foundation and Tulsa Muslims.

Last year the Surayya Anne Foundation in Tulsa provided 708 client assists to men,

women and children in Oklahoma in the form of emergency shelter services, long-term housing, bill paying assistance, eviction prevention, medical and dental assistance, help obtaining food stamps, public housing and employment, and feeding those in need. The

foundation assists on average around 59 Clients each month, including people of other

faiths. Throughout 2015, the Foundation received over 100 calls each month for emergency assistance and shelter services.

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2015 Zakat Distributions in the State of Oklahoma

It’s shocking to imagine living without water or electricity but

many people do. Last year the foundation assisted numerous

families who had their utilities disconnected. When some

families became ill, they approached the foundation to assist

with the purchase of prescription drugs. While other clients had

emergency dental problems with abscesses, and were in

extreme pain, and some clients with cancer needed assistance

with payments not covered by government programs.

The Surayya Anne Foundation manages a zakat account that

allows donors to contribute their zakat funds for distribution to

Muslim families and individuals who qualify under the rules of

zakat. In 2015 the Foundation handed out $31,574.86 in

zakat funds. Clients, who qualify as zakatable, ask for

assistance and may direct the funds to emergency assistance in

the form of: rental eviction prevention, utilities, car repairs,

documentation, fees, fines, debts, driving school, food, medical

and other miscellaneous needs.

The Foundation saved money on food distribution expenses by

partnering with the Islamic Society of Tulsa food bank, which

regularly brings food to our clients onsite.

Low income working families and families in crisis approach the

foundation for rental assistance when they are often in the

process of being evicted. One of our major goals is to prevent

homelessness. A homeless individual or family may cost the

foundation around $7,000 to house in the shelter for one year.

Helping families and individuals stay in their homes and

apartments, thus preventing homelessness is a wise investment.

Alhamdulilah, last year the foundation handed out over $10,000

in zakat funds to Muslim families to prevent homelessness in the

Tulsa area.

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Past Resident Shdyna receives her university diploma!

Thanks to your support, Shdyna got a job, paid off her debts,

and is now living independently.

Past Resident ~ Janice

Janice was the only hijabi living in McAlister, Oklahoma, and facing

eviction. After contacting our Foundation, and moving into to the

shelter for a few months, she was married and now has a job!

Giving Back to Tulsan’s In Need!

Sister Elvia, Surayya Anne Foundation’s Volunteer of the Year,

coordinates a popular neighborhood clothing donation event.

Thanks to your clothing donations we are able to provide

clothing to shelter residents and to the greater Tulsa

community!

Helping Others Get to Work

In the last 12 months, three vehicles were donated to the Foundation.

Tulsa’s bus transportation system isn’t easy for families with kids. Your

auto donations help those in need get to work, day care, and the

doctor’s office without having to wait hours for the bus.

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My family and I began going through a hardship when I lost my

job last year. I wasn't able to pay my rent and we were facing

eviction. I contacted Surayya Anne to get information on rental

assistance but instead of a temporary fix to my problems,

alhamdulilah, they helped me out with a long - term solution.

We moved into the shelter and were able to stay for free in

order to save whatever amount of money we could. And within

two months, I was able to find affordable, permanent housing

for my family.

The Surayya Anne Foundation helped my family in so many

ways during our transitional period. When I was facing eviction, I

thought that I wouldn't have anywhere to go, but the staff at the

Foundation ensured that they would help me however they

could, and they did. I met with a Case Manager regularly to

discuss my goals, how my plan for permanent housing was

coming along, and if there were any needs outside of the

housing that could be addressed. I felt that what seemed to be

such a hardship in the beginning of this time period was really a

blessing from Allah. I feel as though we became part of a bigger

family through meeting others at the Foundation. Although we

are no longer in the shelter, we stay in touch, and I am grateful

for this organization and all they have done and continue to do.

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2015 -Oklahoma Clients Assists Totalled 708

One Family’s Story by an anonymous client

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Surayya Anne Foundation Shelter Clients Include

Working

Poor Homeless

Mentally

Ill Disabled

Refugees &

Victims of Violence

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

2015 Total Number of Shelter Residents by Month

5 Shelter Apartments

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Please Help Us Assist Oklahoma’s Needy Families by Donating to Our Shelter Building Fund

The prophet pbuh said, “The good deeds that will reach a believer after his death are: knowledge which he learned and then spread, a

righteous son (daughter) whom he leaves behind, a copy of the Qur’an which he leaves as a legacy, a mosque that he built, a house that he

built for wayfarers, a canal that he dug or charity that he gave during his lifetime when he was in good health. These deeds will reach him

after his death.” Ibn Majah

GENERAL DONATION $ANY SIZE

Home Creations, Oklahoma’s largest home builder, is managing this project. The projected building costs are $460,000 for completion. To date, the foundation has $ 226,000 dedicated to the building fund. Please help us make a difference in the Tulsa community and positively impact the lives of all people in need.

FRIEND OF THE FOUNDATION

$5,000

With a donation of $5,000 you will help the Foundation get one step closer to building its dream of the first owned and operated Muslim shelter in the state of Oklahoma, which serves people of all faiths and makes a positive impact on the Tulsa community!

SINGLE UNIT $30,000

With a donation of $30,000 you will provide a single or small family unit, mentally ill or disabled individual with emergency and long term housing for years to come. You have the option of having a plaque in memory of a loved one or a supplication posted on the building. For more information call sister: Allison Moore (918) 814-6626 or Priscilla Galstaun (918) 406 -0007.

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Shelter Expenses & Case Management

The Foundation operates 6 apartment units including an office. In 2015, the operating costs (rent

and utilities) of the shelter were $25,423.96.

22 different individuals (women and children) were housed in the shelter. Some families resided for a month or two,

others families stayed for up to twelve months. The average cost per individual stay in the shelter was

$1,155.63. A full time case manager helps all on site clients with applying for public housing, food stamps,

financial planning, job procurement, advice on filing for disability, and case management in general. Weekly driving is coordinated for shelter clients as well as offsite low income families in our community, without transportation, who need rides to doctor’s visits, counseling, school meetings and to the grocery store.

Donate Now! We are

Half Way There. Support Our Building

Fund! Building Information

In 2014, the Foundation purchased a plot of land in

South Tulsa near 51st and Yale. The Foundation has

blue prints for a 10 unit housing facility which includes

an office, laundry room, food pantry and transitional

housing for families in need. The designs call for 5

single family units and 4 two-bedroom units. Providing

space for over 21 women and children. For detailed

information visit our website, and click on the building

fund, and then the pdf for blueprints.

Support Our Building Fund!

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Your Money At Work!

2015 Foundation Expenditures

Shelter Operations, $34,669.94

Zakat Distributions, $31,770.86

Salary, $17,904.35

Hajj Fund, $7,940.00

Business Expenses, $3,782.61

Our Mission: Assisting Women and Children in Crisis to Achieve Sustainable Independence.

Protect, Restore, Empower

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During Ramadan the Foundation Holds

Several Community Dinners (Iftars) & provides clothing for the Eid Day

Celebration!

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What brought you to the Surayya Anne Foundation?

Before I came to Surayya Anne Foundation, I was at DVIS. They told me that my time would be up and I knew that I would have no place to go. I found the information for the Foundation and contacted Jenel. I was surprised that she responded so quickly! I told her my situation - that I am homeless and I am a foreigner with no income and nowhere to go. She took my case immediately and showed me the apartment. She was very nice, the apartment was nice and I could never have imagined finding a home without money. It was like a miracle for me because I had been homeless. Every week Jenel takes me to get groceries from the store and once a month, I get food

from the pantry at the mosque. Even though I'm not Muslim, everyone has been helpful, nice, caring and welcoming. They have never made me feel weird.

How has your life changed since coming to the Surayya Anne Foundation?

I was emotionally unstable when I first came. I spoke with Jenel about this and she helped me to get involved in religious activities again. Ms Allison even asked her mom to take me to Bible Study. I also started going to church again on a regular basis. My life has changed for the better and I am in good spirits. I have a home now and I am comfortable. I am learning more English and I volunteer every week at YWCA. I also volunteer once a month at the Food Pantry located at the Islamic Society of Tulsa.

Intern’s Donate Countless Hours Making a Positive Impact

Each year interns, as a part of their graduate or undergraduate programs, contribute hundreds of work hours to our Foundation. Their contributions have improved marketing, programs, manuals and client assistance.

A Refugee’s Story

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Helping People In the Community

Foundation volunteers help those in need with obtaining furniture, and other items that are beyond their

budget. A dedicated Face book page allows us to post community needs and free give aways as well –

making vital connections to obtain beds, couches, washers, dryers, ovens and so much more. Below: youth

volunteers and interns assist with the transportation, heavy lifting and moving boxes and furniture into

apartments. To donate furniture call: 918 282-2362.

Providing Educational Scholarships to Students

In 2015, the Surayya Anne Foundation provided two, $1,000., college scholarships to local students!

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Night Light Tulsa is a non-profit that

feeds over 300 Tulsans every Thursday.

Each Ramadan, the Surayya Anne

Foundation sponsors the feeding of over

300 people to generate awareness of

homelessness and poverty in our city and

to inspire Oklahoman’s to provide relief to

the hungry.

About Surayya Anne Foundation

The Surayya Anne Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves the disadvantaged and low income in the community through a variety of humanitarian initiatives including: transitional housing, emergency shelter, medical and financial aid- with a focus on eviction prevention, counseling, college and hajj scholarships, and food programs to help people achieve sustainable independence.

Founded in 2008 by a diverse group of Muslim women the Foundation serves people of all faiths, however, it specializes in serving the ethnic, cultural and religious needs of Muslim clients. The Foundation partners with many local non-profits for the betterment of the Tulsa community.

To find out more visit us at www.surayyaannefoundation.org on Face book and via mail: P.O. Box 33202

Tulsa, OK 74153 or email: surayyaanne@cox.net. Or phone 918 282-2362.

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