Rhode Island Council for Muslim Advancement (RICMA)

05/13/2021

06/01/2020

RICMA Statement of George Floyd.

03/28/2020

2 announcements that might benefit you:

1. Amazon's Audible announces all kids audiobooks free "for as long as schools are closed" https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
In 6 languages, including French!

2. Narragansett Bay Lobster started free delivery of local seafood. Let’s have a nice dinner and support our fishermen. https://narragansettbaylobsters.com/home-delivery-service/

Free stories for kids of all ages. Audible Stories is a free website where kids of all ages can listen to hundreds of Audible audio titles across six different languages—English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese—for free, so they can keep learning, dreaming and just being kids.

03/26/2020

A HOPE is offering grocery and medical services for people in Rhode Island who are in self- quarantine. Please contact them if you need any help getting necessities to your house.

03/23/2020

We pray that you are all well during this time. Please practice safe habits to help prevent the spread of the virus, and follow government orders of social distancing. Please do not gather at the mosques, and preform prayers at home.

If you or someone you know in the community is in need of food essentials or you are quarantined and need someone to deliver items to you. Please send an email to [email protected] or a message to our inbox and we will figure out a safe way.

Please share this message.

-RICMA

03/05/2020

Students! Helping Hands is offering an internship this summer. Deadline is April 30. Check the link below for more info.
https://www.hhrd.org/new/sip?inf_contact_key=c5e8e62606bee85836448039297cff36f651f238aa2edbb9c8b7cff03e0b16a0

02/26/2020

Happening Tomorrow! Feb. 27

Reminder for Academic Examination of Elijah Muhammad's Contribution to Ministry of W.D.Muhammed

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/academic-examination-of-elijah-muhammads-contribution-to-ministry-of-wdmuhammed-tickets-95717624993?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=reminder_attendees_48hour_email&utm_term=eventname&ref=eemaileventremind

Academic Examination of Elijah Muhammad's Contribution to Ministry of W.D.Muhammed

01/09/2020

Sister Aisha Manzoor is hosting a program beginning soon. please check it out and contact her for any questions.

11/25/2019

If anyone is interested in performing umrah, please contact Shahida Roslan at Adam Travel regarding group or customized packages. Saudi has changed the rules for women, who no longer need a mahram to perform umrah. For more information: [email protected] or 617-367-7155.

09/28/2019

Check this article out for helping your children develop good learning habits!

Written by Emily Graham (from mightymoms.net)

Smart Strategies for Helping Your Youngster with Homework

When you need to help your kids is sometimes really obvious, like when your youngster is stung by a bee or learning to drive. But when it comes to homework, your choices can feel overwhelming. You want to lend a hand so your child can do her best, but how do you accomplish that without doing too much? Whether you’re looking for a good tech tool or ideas for setting up a study environment, here are some painless parenting strategies for helping your kid without crossing the line.

A weighty message. Of course you want your child to be successful in school. After all, our academics are meant to prepare us for a productive future. That same purpose can make it difficult to know what your best strategies are. As The New York Times points out, if you do your child’s homework on her behalf, you send entirely the wrong message. You tell your child she needs your help in order to manage in life, and you also tell her the important result of homework is to be right - not to learn. In your method of assistance, you want your child to be supported. You should provide an appropriate learning environment, supply good tools, and use positive reinforcement of habits, achievements and education. With those strategies, you can send an appropriate message to your youngster.

Good study environment. There are a few key components in your child’s homework environment that will help with her success. ParentMap suggests figuring out what your child’s learning style is and working out ways to best support her. Does she need everything in a binder so she can keep track of assignments more easily? Would a visual reminder, like a calendar, help her stay on top of things? Would she do better by making to-do lists for each class and working through them? Also consider your child’s homework space. For instance, some kids learn best in a quiet corner of the bedroom, while others might perform better in a place where they can interact with you at times. Regardless of your solution, an area where she can focus, with good lighting and away from distractions such as the television, is paramount.

Good tech tools and materials. Your youngster will need her work area well-supplied to ensure optimal focus. By keeping everything close at hand, she doesn’t need to search around the house or in her backpack for school supplies. You can create a school supplies caddy that’s outfitted for all her homework, craft and study needs. Also, a tablet is a wise investment, since kids can access apps and software that make educational activities fun. For example, Apple’s store lets you download apps onto their tablets such as the iPad 10.2. With these apps, your child can learn lessons in history, math, and other school subjects

Keep things positive. According to some studies, positive reinforcement is your most effective means of fortifying good homework habits and academic performance in children. Giving your child encouragement and showing you believe in her can help your child to believe in herself. Praise her successes, big or small, as quickly after her accomplishments as possible for the best benefits. When your child doesn’t do as well as she hopped on an assignment or test, parents sometimes find it hard to know what to say. One suggestion is to always look for ways to praise your child’s efforts rather than her grades. You can even celebrate her successes with fun (and educational!) activities, like creating toothpaste for elephants out of ingredients you have on hand.

Knowing how to best help your child can feel daunting. Provide an appropriate learning environment, supply her with good tools, and stay positive. With a few simple and smart strategies, your youngster can be successful without you overstepping bounds.

09/20/2019

Also happening in Providence.... please join this event.

"The event begins with a short walking tour of the neighborhood focusing on the history of immigration in Providence. The free community dinner will begin at 6:30pm—everyone is welcome to come to one or both. Valerie Tutson of RI Black Storytellers will lead a storytelling experience that will enable people to share their stories of Providence with their neighbors and get to know one another.

This event is the first in a series of five conversations that explore the history of immigration in Providence and how it has contributed to the growth and dynamism of the city—both yesterday and today."

09/20/2019

Happening tomorrow in Providence! Please join.

08/23/2019

Solidarity Event happening in RI for Kashmir

08/08/2019

Please join this Eid Picnic on August 17 in celebration for EID Al Adha.

(The following event is planned by members of the community)

07/08/2019

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Dear Participant,

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Thank you very much for your time. Should you have any questions about this letter or the research project, please feel free to contact Sarah Milam by e-mail at [email protected] or Dr. Lisa Platt by email at [email protected].

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West Virginia University

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Barriers and Facilitators of Seeking Psychological Help