Some Long awaited; SQUASH! July 4, 2008
Posted by admin in : Uncategorized , add a commentOSP Squash training
Saturday July 5th - 10am-2pm, PAC - courts 8 and 9
Donate to the OSP, and sign up for Squash Tournament
OSP Squash Knockout Tournament
Sunday July 6th - 10am-2pm, PAC - courts 8 and 9
$15 per person - atleast 2 games
Win Awesome Prizes like MP3 Player, New Squash Racket, DigiCam
Contact: uwmsa.orphans@gmail.com
Annual OSP Fundraising BBQ - Volunteers Needed! June 4, 2008
Posted by admin in : Events, Announcements , 2 commentsThis term’s annual BBQ is being scheduled for June 25 and 26, 2008 on the B2(Biology) Green. Last year, we were able to raise over $1000 and this time around we are hoping to beat that mark. The scheduling has been finalized so please come out and support the cause whenever you can from 10:30am to 4:00pm!
Also, we need all the help we can get so if you can lend us a hand in planning this event or volunteer on the day-of, please email us at uwmsa.orphans@gmail.com.
OSP Visits Local Mosque - Childrens’ Letter Writing Session
Posted by admin in : Uncategorized , add a commentIssam Aib, a part-time teacher, invited the OSP to the Waterloo Masjid on May 25, 2008. Children in his Sunday School class who were between the ages of 8 to 12 had the opportunity to connect with other children across the globe by taking part in a letter writing session. Not only did they enjoy writing and decorating these letters, but many of them also reflected on the plight and hardships that these orphans face. It was an excellent way for the kids to learn about charity and the importance of giving, yet at the same time actually have the chance to make a difference. Thanks to all who made this event possible!
Spring 2008 OSP Kick-Off Meeting! May 18, 2008
Posted by admin in : Uncategorized , add a commentAssalamalykum,
We will be holding our Spring 2008 OSP Kick-Off Meeting this coming Tuesday May 20th @ 6:00PM in SLC 3103! We’ll be discussing all our goals, events and other projects for the term. There will also be some snacks and drinks provided, not to mention the chance to spend some time with the fun and entertaining OSP Execs! You have been warned!
Hope to see you all there inshallah!
Drop off Pledge Forms & OSP Volunteers Meet March 28, 2008
Posted by admin in : Events, Winter 2008, Announcements , add a commentIf you’ve still got your pledge forms from the Walk for Darfur, please get’em back to us ASAP. There will be someone in the MSA office from 10:30 am -12:30 pm and then from 1:30 - 4:00 pm on Monday March 31st, to whom you can give it to.
The MSA Office is located in SLC 2119, Office #12, above the Imprint’s Office. Please ask the Turnkey for directions to the ‘Club Offices’ area if you can’t find it.
As well, you can even bring along the form to the “OSP concluding-for-the-semester” meeting on Monday (Mar 31st). It’s at 3:30 pm in SLC 3103 (that’s across the quiet study area on the 3rd floor of the SLC). We’ll be giving an update on the OSP for the semester, tallying up how much we’ve raised, and deciding on where to sponsor orphans from. So if you can come out, that’d be great!
However, if these times don’t work for you, please send us an email and we’ll try our best to personally meet you at your convenience.
Thank you!
Walk for those affected in Darfur March 17, 2008
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When: Wednesday March 26th – 12:00 to 7:00 PM
Where: Student Life Centre & Ring Road
The Orphan Sponsorship Program is teaming up with UWGAG’s (Genocide Action Group) Walk for Darfur event. Funds raised through the Orphan Sponsorship Program will go towards Orphan Relief work in Darfur. To sign up for the walk and get your pledge form, by clicking MSA Pledge Form 2008, visiting footstepsofdeath.com, or email uwmsa.orphans@gmail.com.
OSP Bake Sale! March 3, 2008
Posted by admin in : Events, Winter 2008 , 1 comment so farFriday March 7th is the big day of the Winter 2008 term! Here’s what’s happening:
What: OSP Bake Sale!
When: Friday, March 7th, 2008 @ 11am
Where: Lower Atrium - In front of Aussies and the pharmacy in the SLC
Squash Tournament
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What: OSP Squash Tournament!
When: Friday, March 7th, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
Where: PAC Squash Courts - email Zaki.Arshad.5@gmail.com for more details!
Why Help Orphans? September 11, 2007
Posted by admin in : Orphans , add a commentWhen a child cries half-way round the world, are his tears not real?
When a child screams from hunger on a dark night, is her suffering not painful?
Of course it is. And that is why YOU should support the UW MSA Orphan Sponsorship Program. By supporting the UW MSA Orphan Sponsorship Program, you will:
- Brighten the life of a needy orphan.
- Fulfill the humanitarian obligation of helping the needy, an obligation that all of us share.
- Fulfill the command of Allah (SWT): “Worship Allah and join none with Him in worship, and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, the poor,…”(The Noble Quran 4:36).
- Earn a means of closeness to the Prophet (SAWS): “I and the person who looks after an orphan will be in Paradise like this,” and then he raised and joined his forefinger and middle finger together.
- Help in establishing a sadaqah jariah (continuous charity), the reward of which will continue to be deposited in your account of good deeds, in sha Allah, for as long as the charity exists.
- Aid in establishing a charity which will continue to benefit children from under-privileged areas of the world for as long as it exists.
- Receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation.
To find out how you can help, click here.
Welcome to UW MSA Orphan Sponsorship Program! September 10, 2007
Posted by admin in : Fall 2007, Announcements , comments closedWhat began as an idea and a dream in Spring ‘07, is now a reality!
The UW MSA Orphan Sponsorship Program is in full flow! Please take a look around the site to acquaint yourself with details of the program and how you can help change the life of an orphan.
- UW MSA OSP Team.
