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On the evening of Monday March 31st a Somali family in Ottawa, Ontario lost their home in a fire. There were 7 children in the family, and as the mother tried to round them up to escape, the youngest became confused and ran in the opposite direction. He did not make it out of the fire, he was 2 and a half years old (named Khalid). The father was at work, checked in on his family half an hour before the fire, and came home to find his house burned to the ground.

It was an electrical fire and was not caused by any mistake on the family’s part. Everything in the house was lost!

Here is what you can do to help

1. A bank account called the Khalid Ali Family Fund has been set up at a Carlington area TD bank, you can make a donation to TD bank branch 0229, account number 5215301. [Donations can be made this way whether you live in Ottawa or not]
2. You can leave donations at the Ottawa Mosque or drop cash or cheques to the Carlington Community Centre at 900 Merivale Road near Westgate shopping centre. To designate your United Way Contributions to Carlington Community and Health Services Call Stella for more information (613) 722-4000 ext 229
3. A PayPal account has been set up, here is the link http://silentseeker.chipin.com/family-of-seven-in-fire-disaster

Since the fire the Ottawa community (from all cultures, religions, and nationalities) have come together and donated boxes upon boxes of clothing and shoes! Currently monetary donations are preferred. And please don’t forget to keep this family in your prayers.May Allah strengthen them in this time, bless them with patience, and ease the pain of losing their baby. Ameen.

Info about the Family:

The children’s names, ages and genders are:
Khatra Ali -11 year old girl
Mohamed Ali- 10 year old boy
Hawa Ali- 9 year old girl
Hodan Ali-7 year old girl
Mubarak Ali-5 year old boy
Khadija Ali-3 1/2 year old girl

The mother’s name is Fatima Hersi and the Father is Abdi Ali

For more information visit the Khalid Ali Family Fund Website

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