MCC Relief Centre FAQ

Yes, MCFC is the given name to the registered charity, Muslim Council Foundation of Calgary. Registration Number: CRA# 140621186RT0001

We are funded completely through community donations, in the form of Zakat , Sadaqa, and General Donations to fund programs organized by us.

The MCC Relief Centre currently does not have this information as we only began operating less than one year ago. We can assure we use as little donation money as possible towards administration fees and if possible try to cover all administration fees using government grants.

We follow precise Sharia regulations when it comes to Zakat eligibility of clients through one on one interviews and documentation obtained from clients to ensure Zakat eligibility.

Once we have met the family and received their documents, we start our evaluation and approval process. In normal cases, our process takes 1 week. In emergency cases, we provide help within 1-2 days.

Yes. We use a safe and confidential online system that has limited access to authorized personnel only.

Depending on the family’s situation, they will either need a one time assistance, short term assistance, or long term assistance. In either case, families are re-assessed on a regular basis to ensure Zakat eligibility.

Zakat Donations are used in the following programs: Rental, Utilities, Food, Medication, Education support and our MASKAN project.

As a priority, Zakat collected in Calgary is used to help communities in and around Calgary.

As we follow Sharia law in where Zakat should be given to, 100% of Zakat contributions are used to help needy Muslim Families in Calgary, but we do not refuse help to non-Muslims, as we are able to provide them assistance from Sadaqa donations.