There are different programs, but to be honest, we just raise it among ourselves. It's too much work to apply for government grants. We're talking about the safety of people, the well-being of people and the trauma that people are going through. We have no time to sit and wait, send applications, hear a response, this and that. We've been told no too many times. It's unfortunate, but we'd rather just protect ourselves by trying to raise money. We have little kids selling cookies to raise money to pay for our security guard. That's the reality at our mosque and at many other mosques I think.
On June 3rd, 2024. See this statement in context.