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President's Message

With The Name, Allah, Merciful Benefactor, Merciful Redeemer

Welcome, Beloved Website Visitor,

As Salaamu Alaikum (May G-d’s peace be with you). On behalf of our Board and its full membership, it is my honor to welcome you to our website and provide you with valuable historical information. Sisters United was formed in 1998. Throughout the years, many community members and business owners have traveled with - and have supported -us on this wonderful journey of service and outreach to the citizens of Atlanta, to our faith community, and to diverse faith communities locally, nationally and globally. This continues to be a wonderful journey for the pleasure of our Lord - and one that we plan, with His Help, to move to even higher levels in the years to come.

We humbly invite your support and participation in this sacred journey as well, realizing Almighty G-d always rewards the good that we do (however great or small); He increases our blessings for any support we give to good cause. We clearly see the work of Sisters United over the past decade (and counting) as good work for the best of causes: the Pleasure of Allah, Most High.

For information regarding SUIHS membership categories please go to our membership page. We also invite your financial support of the important works of Sisters United which include, but are not limited to:

Weekly feeding of hundreds of Atlanta’s homeless and hungry ( close to 9,000 yearly)
Ummah (Community)Investment Scholarships
Interfaith Appreciation Benefit Banquets
Interfaith Health and Human Service Conferences
Rites of Unthaa (Virtuous Womanhood) Programs
“Faith and Good Works” – TV Dawah (education and outreach )- Atlanta Interfaith
Broadcasters(AIB). These shows air four time weekly on Comcast Cable
Achievement Through Sacrifice Awards Programs
Fathers Brothers and Sons Retreats
Community Educational Forums
Hosting International Visitors
Covering our Operating Cost (office space, supplies, postage, advertising, printing, etc.)

Your support and generous donations will help us move to the next level, acquiring administrative staff to support us in perfecting these endeavors, as enjoined by our beloved Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him).

Thank you for generosity, and again, welcome to Sisters in United in Human Service, Inc.

Respectfully and appreciatively,

Khayriyyah Faiz,
President Emeritus,

Lisa Harris Pattillo,
President, SUIHS

Our History

Sisters United In Human Service, Inc. (SUIHS) is a volunteer human service organization of Muslim Women and was formally established in Atlanta, GA in February 1998. Prior to its establishment, its founding members served as community volunteers for decades–individually and collectively–in service organizations throughout the United States.

SUIHS membership reflects a rich diversity of experiences, accomplishments, talents and insights consistent with the diversity reflected in the universal way of life of their faith, Al-Islam. These individuals also bring a treasured diversity in cultural, social, and regional backgrounds, in ages, interests, professional and service orientations, and in their affiliate Masaajid (houses of worship) and Islamic communities. They are each tied together by their desire to serve and work for the pleasure of Allah, Most High--a desire that is given powerful and sacred expression through their ongoing service and outreach efforts to mankind. Members are involved in several religious and community programs and halfway houses, offering direct support to those in need. Their efforts also provide a valued relief and support system for other groups who sponsor outreach programs.

Sisters United In Human Service, Inc - Officers

"Working for the pleasure of Allah"

Name	Board Position
Khayriyyah Faiz	President Emeritus
Lisa Harris Pattillo	President
Adilah Saleem	Vice President
Shahidah Sharif	Corresponding Secretary
Zakiyyah Hassan	Recording Secretary
Antionette Saafiyah	Treasurer
Deborah Najee-ullah	Assistant Treasurer
Greye Kennedy Adil	Historian

Sisters United In Human Service, Inc - Committees

Economic Development Committee

Chairperson – Khayriyyah Faiz

Mission Statement: To serve as a support department to our Organization by promoting sound, morally-based approaches to economic development among our membership and within the broader community. We accomplish this through ongoing education, networking and service.

Education Committee

Chairperson – Adilah Saleem

Mission Statement: To identify and support the educational needs and interests of our members, and of adults and children in the larger community, providing encouragement, support and reinforcement for learning, improvement, growth and achievement.

Health & Human Service Committee

Chairperson – Na'dira Abdullah & Antionette Saafiyah

Mission Statement: To identify and assess human service needs and concerns and respond to those needs in the spirit of Al Ma’un (Al Qu’ran 107). To network with others of faith and good will to support health and welfare needs of individuals and of our communities.

Membership Committee

Chairperson – Deborah Najee-ullah

Mission Statement: To seek opportunities to expand our ranks with sisters of common vision and concern to join us in service. To seek creative avenues to include the efforts and special contributions of others who may not be able to become official members.

Public Relations Committee

Chairperson – Lisa Harris Pattillo

Mission Statement: To serve as the Organization’s official communications and media organ, promoting our mission, vision, service and outreach efforts. To facilitate communication and networking around these areas locally, nationally and globally.

Welcome and Hospitality Committee

Chairperson – Greye Kennedy

Mission Statement: To serve as our official outreach component, responding to those special needs and concerns that arise and signal the need for our response, support and encouragement. To sustain this ongoing focus within and on behalf of our organization in demonstration of our neighborly concern and assistance.

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