Striving for Light
	I have always taken great inspiration from the prophetic prayer beseeching the Creator to make us a source of Divine Light. I know these last few days have felt a little darker for many of us. Yet, at IMAN, we often talk about aspiring to be a light rather than just curse the darkness. My prayer is that you and your family can take solace in the fact that people like you have built IMAN over the last two decades to be a source of light and hope in the face of challenging times. Read More
	Changing the City for the Better
	Chicago Ideas Week recently named IMAN as one of “7 Chicago-Based Orgs Changing the City for the Better”. We were recognized for taking “the Muslim tradition of facilitating transformational change in urban communities and applying it to some of Chicago’s most vulnerable areas.” Our Community Health Center, transitional housing and job training for incarcerated men and local community arts programs were all featured. Read More
	Fresh Beats & Eats Concludes 2nd Year
	After several months of spring and summer fun, IMAN’s weekly farmers market—Fresh Beats & Eats—ended its second year with a robust closing event. Nearly 100 community members visited the market on October 21, enjoying an extended live music performance by the Tubad & The Nation, an expanded lineup of some of Chicago’s freshest food vendors, and free gift bags stocked with healthy groceries. Read More
	Senator Durbin Visits Marquette Park, MLK Memorial
	On Tuesday, October 18th, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin joined Marquette Park residents and local leaders for a day of healing-focused dialogue, celebration of new cultural landmarks and recognition of long-standing neighborhood institutions. Following a community conversation, Sen. Durbin toured the MLK Living Memorial with IMAN staff and various members of the Local Task Force that helped make the memorial a success. Read More