Month: June 2017

Words from the heart from Naoual at Big Dinner: “When I moved to London last month I was convinced that my first Ramadan away from family would be a lonely one. But after finding out about the Big Dinner project and visiting their iftaars on a regular basis this Ramadan was anything but lonely. I met lovely people from all over the world, ate really good Algerian food and most important of all really felt the Ramadan spirit”.

Eid Mubarak from the National Algerian Centre team!

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All these wonderful volunteers have turned up to prepare the Eid Parcels! 5 completely new faces and we really appreciate the help and the lovely energy that you brought to the community.

All these wonderful volunteers have turned up to prepare the Eid Parcels! 5 completely new faces came along and we really appreciate the help and bringing a lovely energy to the community.

During day 27 of the Big Dinner a special guest arrives… So adorable!

This is Stuart from Germany on his last day of work experience today, “I met so many nice people, I don’t want to leave…”

Susan sharing her pieces of work from the glass-making classes she attends! The ladies were fascinated by her work – nice one Susan you’re super skilled ? And Zakariah, 13 years old was introduced to one of the attendees who studied architecture to ask him all the questions he had… hope it will help him make his choice about what to study at University in future!
That’s what it’s all about here – sharing, socialising, giving; and learning ☺️

So many kind hearted members of the public have united by giving food, clothing and toiletries to those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
With an overload of donations being sent directly to those affected and no place to store it, our team has been heavily involved in re-distributing those donations and sending them according to the requests made by the families and individuals now temporarily staying in hotels. We have volunteers living close to Concord Cafe who have been going back and fourth to get the requests from families, notifying us so we can get the boxes of items ready and send it back with them! It’s been non-stop since last Friday.

Mr H found us after coming here to drop off some of the many donations sent our way by Al Manaar Mosque; and was pleasantly surprised to find out about our charity! Other volunteers filled their car boots and brought what they could then stayed for the Big Dinner to break their fast 🙂

A member of the NAC team has dedicated their support to some close families of the residents at Grenfell Tower, making visits to their homes; and visited the shelters where most people spent their first night.

THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who have been working so hard and helping out! We made an even greater difference with you.

GIFT AN EID PARCEL TO FAMILIES FROM THE TOWER BLOCK FIRE CRISIS & OUR BENEFICIARIES

The Team are preparing Eid Parcels to gift to individuals and families who have suffered from this terrible event. We request your support to still make their Eid special this year. We know 126 people from Grenfell Tower and 43 of our own beneficiaries to gift a parcel to = 169 people.

Alternatively, you can donate from the following list to add to the Eid Parcels:  Tinned/Dry foods with long-life, Clothes, Shoes for children and adults, Nappies.
Drop off to Concord Cafe, Carlton Centre NW6 5RA

Your Zakat-Ul-Fitr this year can go towards: Eid Parcels, Big Dinner Project (Ramadan), Eid Celebration (1st July) or future NAC Projects we do throughout the year. Please reference for which project you are donating: e.g. Eid Parcel

Look who couldn’t resist to come again and have #iftar with the #algerian community!

Leader of #Brent #Council #Councillor Muhammed Butt joined us this evening.

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Alex and Danny @ the Big Dinner today!