Community Statements

October 12, 2011 – Interfaith Perspectives: Watch ING Videos of Imam Aladdin El-Bakri; Shifu Jian Hu; Rabbi Dana Magat; Fr. Jon Pedigo

Featuring fifteen videos on Islam and ING’s recent 9/11 commemoration event, ING’s new Vimeo page reflects the depth of diversity within the organization. In the videos covering Islam, watch as ING speakers uncover their respective faith backgrounds, exploring their beliefs and motivations regarding their faith. Viewers can also enjoy… Read More

October 7, 2011 – Coming Soon Near You: Trainings for Affiliates

Coming Soon Near You – Fall and Winter Trainings in California, New Jersey, Colorado,… Read More

September 30, 2011 – ING’s Work Helps to Prevent Bullying of Muslim Students/BBB Accreditation

Jews across the world celebrated Rosh Hashanah from September 28th until September 30, 2011.  ING would like to wish all of our Jewish friends a blessed and healthy New Year. L’Shana Tova! Policy Brief Recommendations Show that ING’s Work Helps to Prevent Bullying of Muslim… Read More

September 28, 2011 – Don’t Wait for Hate: Support ING this Winter

Insults spray-painted by vandals on a mosque in Nashville, TN. ACLU reports a 94% increase in campaigns, vandalism and assaults on mosques and congregants in the period between January 2010 and July 2011 Never has it been more vital to support the work of ING. The nation… Read More

Bullying Summit on C-SPAN | Reza Aslan in the Bay Area

September 20, 2011- The Federal Partners Summit on Bullying, which ING President, Maha Elgenaidi was invited to participate in, will be broadcast live on C-SPAN.  Visit https://www.c-span.org/ Wednesday and Thursday of this week (September 21 & 22, 2011) to hear the latest in bullying prevention research and federal… Read More

September 15, 2011 – Videos from ING 9/11 Commemoration

ING 9/11 Commemoration: Transformation Through Community Engagement ING successfully hosted a 9/11 Commemoration Event on Wednesday, September 7th at the MacAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center in Saratoga, CA. The event master of ceremonies was Supervior Dave Cortese who welcomed the audience and began the evening with a viewing of executive producer… Read More

ING President Maha Elgenaidi Delivers Invocation at San Francisco 9/11 Commemoration

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the San Francisco Interfaith Council in conjunction with Mayor Ed Lee’s office and the San Francisco Opera held a joint 9/11 Commemoration on Sunday, September 11th  in Sharon Meadows at Golden Gate Park. ING President… Read More

9/29 Muslim Speakers Training

Assalamu alaikum. Calling on all able and willing Muslims. We urgently need new volunteer Muslim speakers to meet the increasing demand for speakers on Islam and Muslim perspectives on the crisis. The demand will grow as the crisis unfolds over the next several months. Learn how to become a speaker… Read More

To: Muslim organizations outside the San Francisco Bay Area. We recommend the following type of communication for your local schools

The following flyer is being faxed and mailed to School Principals and District Superintendents of all K-12 public and private schools in the eight counties of the San Francisco Bay Area. Included are Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. The cover… Read More

Muslims Gather to Mourn Victims of Terrorism

Joining our fellow Americans, the Muslim community of the San Francisco Bay Area is deeply shocked and horrified by the tragic events in New York and Washington. “Our first and foremost thoughts go out to the victims, their families and loved ones. There is no foundation in any religion,… Read More