named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
African-American and Islamic History Program
Annual educational event in February celebrating African-American and Islamic heritage through presentations, historical media, and community dialogue
Interfaith Boat Ride
Annual interfaith initiative fostering dialogue and relationships between religious communities in the Buffalo area
Putting the Neighbor Back In the Hood Community Day
Annual community event featuring a neighborhood walk, live entertainment, food, children's activities, and a youth basketball game to strengthen community ties on Buffalo's East Side
Ramadan Community Iftars
Provides communal breaking of fast during Ramadan on Fridays and Saturdays, including meals, Maghrib prayers, and Taraweeh prayers
Sunday School
Religious education program for children and youth focusing on Islamic teachings, Quranic study, and moral development
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Iftar and Eid Celebrations 3 activities
- Coordinates regional moon sighting announcements for RamadanConducts conference calls to confirm the sighting of the Ramadan moon in the region and publicly announces the start of Ramadan through official channels including the website and Facebook page.
- Facilitates Eid celebrations with prayers and community mealsHosts Eid al-Fitr prayers and communal meals annually, often including feeding members of the neighborhood. Events have been held at the mosque and co-sponsored at public locations such as Front Park in partnership with other organizations.
- Hosts Ramadan observances including daily Maghrib prayers and weekend iftar mealsKeeps the mosque open daily for Maghrib prayers during Ramadan and hosts iftar meals on weekends, with community participation in meal preparation and distribution. These activities are recurring annual events central to religious observance.
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Islamic Religious Education Programs 1 activity
- Conducts Islamic education and religious instructionOffers regular religious services including daily prayers, Jumuah services, Sunday school, and an annual African-American and Islamic History Program featuring educational presentations, photos, and videos. These programs serve both spiritual and educational purposes for the community.
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Religious Holiday Food & Charity Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes food and essential items to neighbors and those in needProvides food bags, turkeys (e.g., 50 distributed in November), and other essentials such as furniture to community members in need, particularly during religious holidays like Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Distribution often follows prayer services or as part of holiday celebrations.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes annual community events and outreach programsHosts recurring large-scale community events such as the "Putting The Neighbor Back in the Hood" weekend, which includes a community walk, live entertainment, food, children's activities, youth basketball games, and interfaith initiatives like the Interfaith Boat Ride. The event originated in 1996 and has continued annually, including its 25th iteration in 2022.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$34K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$30K
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balance sheet
Total assets$40K
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Net assets$40K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -52.1%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Buffalo Community Health Center Partner — Hosted an Islamic and African American History Tribute event at the Buffalo Community Health Center in 2015.
- City of Buffalo Government — Recognized and awarded PTNBH for improving community relationships.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to announce the start of Ramadan and other updates.
- Facebook Partner — Livestreams Jumah prayers and shares updates via the organization's Facebook page.
- Givelify Partner — Enables online donations through the Givelify app and platform.
- Givelify Partner — Platform used for online donations to the masjid.
- Givelify Partner — Platform used to facilitate online Zakat al-Fitr payments
- HEAL organization Partner — Co-sponsored Eid prayers at Front Park.
- Masjid Bilal Partner — Co-sponsored Eid prayers at Front Park.
- Masjid Malcolm Shabazz Partner — Collaborates with Masjid Malcolm Shabazz for moon sighting determination.
- Masjid Malcolm Shabazz Partner — Imam Fajri Ansari spoke at the annual Seerah conference at Masjid Malcolm Shabazz in 2014.
- St. Joseph’s Church Partner — Representative from Masjid Nu’man spoke at the NFJC Thanksgiving service held at St. Joseph’s Church in 2015.
- Turkish Center of Buffalo Partner — Participated in the first iftar meal and prayer sponsored by the Turkish Center of Buffalo at City Hall in 2013.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Centralized Religious Authority for Unitymethodology: unified_moon_sightingBy using a centralized process to confirm lunar sightings and religious observances, the organization ensures unified practice across diverse time zones and communities, because shared timing strengthens communal cohesion and religious consistency.
- Community Cohesion Through Public Celebration and Outreachmethodology: community-cohesion-through-public-celebrationBy hosting public events and inclusive celebrations, the organization rebuilds neighborhood identity and strengthens local ties, because visible, joyful engagement transforms perceptions of the community and fosters broad participation.
- Faith-Based Integration of Spiritual Observance and Community Servicemethodology: faith-based_community_serviceBy combining religious practices such as Ramadan prayers and iftar with community service like food distribution, the organization strengthens both spiritual engagement and social support, because integrating faith with action deepens participation and meets material and spiritual needs simultaneously.
- Interfaith Engagement to Build Cross-Community Relationshipsmethodology: interfaith-engagementBy organizing interfaith events such as the Interfaith Boat Ride, the organization builds trust and connection across religious lines, because shared experiences in neutral, relational settings reduce barriers and foster mutual understanding.