🌍 Community Outreach & Social Services

At the Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines (ICCD), our mission goes beyond serving our Muslim community. We are deeply committed to fostering understanding, compassion, and unity through meaningful dawah, interfaith outreach, and social service initiatives.

🤝 Outreach & Interfaith Engagement

ICCD welcomes individuals of all backgrounds to explore and learn about Islam through respectful dialogue and shared experiences. Our outreach efforts include:

• Presentations on the core beliefs and practices of Islam
• Guided tours of our Masjid for guests of other faiths
• Educational visits to schools, universities, and religious institutions

❤️ Social Service Programs

Grounded in the Islamic principles of mercy and service, ICCD’s social programs aim to uplift and support those in need:

• Clothing drives for refugees, the poor, and the homeless
• Food pantry collections to assist vulnerable families
• Charitable support for individuals facing hardship
• Volunteer participation in local soup kitchens
• Engagement in civic events and statewide service initiatives
• Free medical screenings by licensed professionals for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma, anemia, and more