Financial Assistance
The Emergency Relief Fund gives temporary financial help to community members in a time of need, funded by Zakat, Sadaqah and Zakat al-Fitr.
About the Emergency Relief Fund
The Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) provides temporary emergency financial assistance to deserving members of our community in their crucial times of need. It is sustained by the Zakat, Sadaqah and Zakat al-Fitr (Fitra, during Ramadan) given by people in our community.
A committee of community volunteers runs the program, with an application and verification process that keeps to Islamic standards and local law, in line with other Islamic charities in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
How to apply
- Fill in the online application — there is no paper form.
- Attach the supporting documents it asks for, especially your last three months of bank statements.
- The committee replies by email or phone within 3 to 5 business days.
- If you have not heard back after a week, email the committee for an update.
Questions: erf@ialfm.org
Who can apply
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
- The fund cannot help with payments that include interest, such as a mortgage or a car lease.
- The fund does not cover tuition. For tuition help, see A Continuous Charity Foundation.
Give to the fund
Your Zakat and Sadaqah make this possible. See Zakat & Sadaqah or all the ways to donate.
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