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Muslim-run Charity Thrives in Washington Suburb

In a sleepy suburb of Washington, D.C., a Muslim-run charity is thriving as it serves a diverse community and helps those in need. In downtown Herndon, Virginia, a mother and two children are receiving help from this food pantry run by an organization called “FAITH,” short for “the Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help.” About 800 to 1,000 people come to the food pantry for help every month. FAITH was officially founded in 1999 and has grown to...

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