Who we are
For 27 years, Islam Care Centre has supported Muslims in downtown Ottawa. As the only organization in the city with a focus on dawah (offering Islamic information), we work across many areas supporting Muslims in our city — you can come to us to learn about Islam, get pamphlets and books, pray, and find community support.
Who we are
For 27 years, Islam Care Centre has supported Muslims in downtown Ottawa, Canada. As the only organization in the city with a focus on dawah (offering Islamic information), we work in many areas supporting Muslims in our city. You can come to us to learn about Islam, get pamphlets and books, and find a place to pray and belong.
How we work
Islam Care Centre works to help support Islam and Muslims in Ottawa through the social, spiritual and mental health aspects of daily life. We have a dedicated board, a compact work force, and a large group of amazing volunteers who help run our programs. Our partners throughout the city offer additional services that complement our own, so the community is cared for from every angle.
Our history
Islam Care Centre started in 1993 as the ‘Dawah Centre’ of downtown Ottawa. The storefront space held an office, walls lined with books for reading and borrowing, and two hallways in which to offer prayers. We later moved to the building at 312 Lisgar Street, and with the expanded space, our programs and services grew alongside the community we serve.
Mission & vision
Mission
Providing the Ottawa Muslim community with the resources they need to thrive as Muslims in Ottawa, Islam Care Centre focuses on religious, social and mental health services.
Vision
We hope to become a hub of services and resources of benefit to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, giving dawah by word, materials, and personal example.