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SEPTEMBER 13-22, 2024

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Third Annual Community Iftar

Jul 1, 2024

Welcoming Greater Charlottesville held its third annual iftar (the meal Muslims eat to break their daily fast during Ramadan) on March 17 at the Brooks Family Y. About 60 people attended, including several community and UVA leaders.

Our guest speaker was Dr. Babur Lateef, a member of the UVA Board of Visitors and chair of the Prince William County school board. He spoke about several Islamic values that are needed in our society today, like compassion, empathy, mutual understanding. The event was co-sponsored by the Islamic Society of Central VA, Muslim Student Association at UVA, and Rumi Forum.

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UPDATE ON THE ID PROGRAM

The ID Program closed on April 30, 2022.
Since our start in March 2019, we've issued over 840 IDs.
Virginia now provides a Driver's Privilege card, and an Identification Privilege card. Most people who aren't U.S. citizens and don't meet the requirements for a state drivers license are eligible for these cards. Both are available at the local DMV. For the details, go to: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#driver_privilege_card.asp
To find out what documents you need to obtain our card, go to: www.wgcville.org/id-program-whats-needed
Thank you to the many volunteers, advocates, and community partners that supported this program.

"The card allowed me to open up a Comcast account and get cable and internet set-up in my home."

"My landlord was able to verify who I was and allowed me to sign my lease."

"The card helps me feel accepted by the community. I didn't feel that way before."

"I needed to get a medical appointment for my daughter, which required an ID. This was all I had, and they accepted it."

WHO WE ARE

As a nation, our diverse origins are and should be seen as a great strength. We strongly reject demonization of and attacks against immigrants and minorities and will take peaceful measures to oppose them.

Given this situation, our mission is to create a welcoming community, one that:

1. provides tangible support for all immigrants, and

2. educates the community about the needs and contributions of immigrants, refugees, and other minorities, especially those who are being marginalized today.

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SEPTEMBER 13-22, 2024

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Third Annual Community Iftar

UPDATE ON THE ID PROGRAM

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