Our programs
mupla runs year-round programs that serve our neighbors, support families, and bring the community together. Every program is volunteer-led and community-funded, and free or sliding-scale for anyone who walks in.
What we run
Six core programs, with new initiatives launching each year. All programs are free or sliding-scale. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
Qur'an & Arabic circles
Weekly study circles for all levels, beginners learning the alphabet, intermediates reading tafsir, and advanced students working through classical texts. Childcare provided; sisters and brothers circles in parallel.
Zakat & Sadaqah distribution
Confidential, dignified assistance for families facing hardship. Our Zakat committee reviews every request, and 100% of Zakat funds go directly to eligible recipients. We also help neighbors apply for government benefits they're entitled to.
Youth mentorship
Adult mentors from the community are paired with youth (ages 11-18) for one-on-one check-ins, group outings, and a summer capstone program. Mentors commit to one hour a week for a year.
Food pantry & community fridge
A weekly food pantry open to any family in the area, plus a 24/7 community fridge stocked with fresh produce and halal staples. No paperwork, no questions, no ID required.
Iftars, lectures & community events
Weekly community iftars during Ramadan, monthly family potlucks, seasonal celebrations, and a regular lecture series on Islamic ethics, parenting, and current issues. Open to all.
Refugee & newcomer support
From airport pickups to housing help, school enrollment, and ESL classes, we walk alongside newly arrived families for their first 12 months. We currently support 18 families from Syria, Afghanistan, and East Africa.
Our year-round impact
The numbers behind the work, what your support and your service make possible.
Neighbors served through programs and events
Active weekly volunteers
Community programs running year-round
Of Zakat funds distributed directly to eligible recipients
Stories from the ground
What our neighbors say about the programs they lean on.
I was out of work for two months and the food pantry kept my family fed. They didn't ask for paperwork, didn't ask for an ID, they just gave us a box of halal groceries and asked how we were doing.
Tariq M.
Pantry neighbor
My mentor has been a steady presence for three years. We talk about school, about my goals, about everything. I don't know where I'd be without her.
Yasmin R.
Youth mentee