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History |
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With the growth of Muslim population in North America, many social issues are developing which need immediate and professional attention. As individual communities struggle to meet the needs of their communities in the area of social and family services it is of paramount importance that a national organization be established. At the annual conference of Muslim Social Services May 1999 in Virginia, the Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA) was founded and a board was appointed to carry out the objectives of ISSA. Subsequently, separate non-profit corporations in the USA and Canada were incorporated having their own voluntary board of directors for services to be delivered in the U.S.A and Canada respectively. These two boards of directors work together on projects that serve to educate and connect social service providers to the community. |
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Islamic Social Services Association—USA |
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About Us |
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ISSA was established in 1999 by a group of individuals concerned about the social issues affecting the Muslim community in North America. These community leaders believed it would be important to develop a network of Muslims in the field of human services to begin to address the mental health, social welfare, and general family issues that impact Muslims. Additionally, founders felt that it would be important to work closely with mainstream professionals to develop a partnership in this work, promote understanding about Islamic traditions, beliefs, and practices, as well as provide a forum to discuss contemporary social issues facing Muslims in America
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