IDRF Book Fair proceeds raised: $1,218

IDRF Montreal is proud to announce the IDRF Book Fair raised over $1,000!

Proceeds raised: $1,218.

We thank all those who involved throughout the process from beginning to end, including our volunteers, sponsors, and supporters.

All proceeds will be used towards an educational project run by IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation)  to support educational opportunities for marginalized IDP (internally displaced person) children in Somalia.

For more information on this project, read more on IDRF's official website here.
 

Let's make it Green - Bring your own re-usable bag

Bring your own plastic re-usable bag for all your book purchases on Saturday November 6th for the IDRF Book Fair.

IDRF Book Fair: Saturday, November 6th 10am-5pm

The IDRF Book Fair is right around the corner, and will be held on Saturday, November 6th 2010.

There will be baked goods, drinks from Jugo Juice (Eaton Centre) and MGear merchandise for sale. And of course books, books, and more books!

We have an assortment of kids books, chapter books for young adults, fiction/non-fiction titles, general knowledge books, text books and Islamic books all very reasonably priced.

Please bring your own reusable bags to carry home your newly acquired books.

Make it a family day, or a friend day, by bringing out those who share a love for reading, eating, and helping out a good cause to the IDRF Book Fair!

Most books are priced between $1.00-$5.00, prices may vary.
ALL PROCEEDS TO THE IDRF SOMALIA LITERACY PROJECT!

For more information about:

IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation): idrf.ca.

IDRF Montreal: idrfmontreal.blogspot.com OR Facebook fan page
Contact: idrfmontreal@gmail.com

Popular series for sale:
Harry Potter
Gossip Girl
Shopaholic

Classic collections:
Jane Austen
Emile Bronte
Charles Dickens

Best sellers:
The Nanny Diaries
A Time Travellers Wife
God of Small Things

Childrens:
The Babysitters club
Hardy Boys
Goosebumps

Computer:
Microsoft My SQL
C++ User Manuals
.net Programming

and MUCH MUCH MORE!

IDRF Book Fair: Saturday, November 6th 10am-5pm

For a larger view, click on the poster picture.

Countdown: 1 day left for book collections!

Today is the last day we are collecting book donations for the IDRF Book Fair!

If you haven't already dropped off your books, sprint over to the ICC to ensure your books are included for our Book Fair!!

Countdown: 3 days left for book collections!

This is the last weekend to come out and donate your unwanted books for the IDRF Book Fair. Come out and take a short weekend drive and drop off your books at the same time!

For drop sites, check out our previous blog posts.

Countdown: 5 days left for book collections!

The IDRF Book Fair is soon approaching, which  means you only have a 5 more days to donate your books at our designated drop sites!

If you haven't already, we have three sites on the South Shore and one centrally located in Downtown Montreal. Click on the links for more information for each location:

• ICC (South Shore, Brossard)
• Masjid Al-Falah (formerly known as Markez-El-Islam)(South Shore, St. Hubert)
• Champlain College (South Shore, St. Lambert)
• Dawson College (Downtown Montreal)

New drop site added: Dawson College, Montreal

IDRF Montreal is proud to announce a fourth drop site located at Dawson College, Montreal.

Drop site location: MSA Clubroom

New drop site added: Champlain College, St. Lambert

IDRF Montreal is proud to announce a third drop site located at Champlain College, St. Lambert.

Drop site location: MSA Clubroom

Contact: msachamplain@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Keep them coming!

IDRF Montreal would like to thank those who have already generously donated their used books. But we still need more books, so keep them coming!

 Photo by: Asma Shahabuddin

We're Looking for Books, All Kinds of Books!

IDRF Montreal is looking for book donations, with the exception of school textbooks.

Examples of genres you can donate:

• Biographies
• Fiction/Non-fiction
• Islamic books
• Children's books
• Cook books
• Reference and knowledge books
• History books
• and many others!

The Cause: Education Opportunities for Marginalized IDP Children in Somalia

IDRF Montreal has chosen to raise funds for a specific project run by IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation)  to support education opportunities for marginalized IDP (internally displaced person) children in Somalia.
 

"The aim of the project is to create education opportunities for marginalized IDP children in Somalia. The project will ensure equal access to girls and boys and will reduce the illiteracy level among the parents by providing them with literacy classes (reading, writing and numeracy skills). By involving parents and other adult relatives in the project we will ensure that any reluctance to allow children (especially girls) access to school is overcome. Parents will be able to experience the value of education for themselves and will in effect create a supportive network at home for their children."

All proceeds from the IDRF Book Fair, held November 6th, including book sales, food sales, and MGear merchandise will be donated to support this specific project through IDRF.

Show your support by donating your books, and joining us at the IDRF Book Fair!

For more information on this project, read more on IDRF's official website here.

Drop Site Hours: ICC - August 11th to September 9th

The ICC is open to the public for book drop offs during the month of Ramadan.

• Date: August 11th to September 9th
• Hours: from Fajr prayer (approximately 4am) until the end of Taraweeh prayer (approximately 11pm)

Ramadan Kareem!

IDRF Montreal wishes you and your loved ones a blessed Ramadan.

May we all be with blessed with mercy, forgiveness, kindness, and love, within our hearts.

Please donate your unwanted books generously to support those who are less fortunate.

Event Sponsor: Muslim Gear

The IDRF Book Fair is proudly sponsored by Muslim Gear.

Be sure to check out Muslim Gear clothing available for sale at the Book Fair.
www.muslimgear.com

Proceeds from clothing sales will be donated to IDRF Montreal.

Event Sponsor: Inayat - Catering Services

The IDRF Book Fair is proudly sponsored by

 Inayat's Catering Services.

 Be sure to curb your hunger at the Book Fair with a delicious samosa or a plate of biryani.

All proceeds from food sales will be donated to IDRF Montreal.

For all your catering needs, contact Inayat at 514-638-2149.

Event Sponsor: Copie Express

The IDRF Book Fair is proudly sponsored by Copie Express.

Be sure to visit Copie Express for all your printing needs.
www.copie-express.com

All IDRF Montreal promotional materials were donated by Copie Express.

Event Sponsor: Jugo Juice - Eaton Centre

The IDRF Book Fair is proudly sponsored by Jugo Juice, located at the Eaton Centre.

Be sure to have your thirst quenched at the Book Fair with a glass of lemonade from Jugo Juice!

All proceeds from drink sales will be donated to IDRF Montreal.

Bonjour Montreal!

International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) is making it's way to Montreal!

Mission Statement: IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation) is a registered Canadian non-profit organization, dedicated to empowering the disadvantaged people of the world through emergency relief and participatory development programs based on the Islamic principles of human dignity, self-reliance and social justice. -IDRF website

Based in Toronto, IDRF has chapters across Canada, but to date does not have an official chapter in Montreal. This is a great opportunity to contribute to IDRF's mission, while working towards the goal of establishing an official IDRF Montreal Chapter in the very near future.

If you haven't heard of IDRF already, now is the perfect opportunity to read more about the organization at their official website idrf.ca.

If you happen to stumble upon any unwanted books, set them aside, because we want them! Books can be donated at our drop off sites starting Sunday, August 8, 2010, so just hang onto those books a little while longer. Two drop sites have been confirmed to date, with additional sites to be announced soon. Stay tuned for more information on those.

Our first fund-raising event will be the IDRF Book Fair to be held Saturday, November 6th, 2010, so mark it down on your calendars!

Want to get involved? Young or old, we would greatly appreciate anyone interested in volunteering. You can use the comments field below or email us at idrfmontreal@gmail.com to get in touch with us.

Book collections start Sunday, August 8, 2010

For a larger view, click on the poster picture.