In the Aftermath: Reaching Out, Offering Assistance and Correcting Misconceptions

September 25, 2001

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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On September 25, 2001, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported, "Muslim groups open drive for $1 million for relief." The Islamic Foundation recently placed an advertisement in the Post-Dispatch condemning the terror attacks. "Locally, Muslims and Arabs have given $20,000 to assist firefighters and victims of recent terrorists attacks." Nationally, the fundraising effort is being headed up by the Islamic Society of North America.