<![CDATA[The Care Factor - Home]]>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:40:36 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Iftaar of Intent-Supporting MWC's Women Shelter & Naseeha Youth Helpline]]>Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.thecarefactor.ca/home/iftaar-of-intent-supporting-mwcs-women-shelter-naseeha-youth-helplineThis Ramadan we supported two worthy local causes in the community. One being the MWC Women Shelter in Whitby. The other being Naseeha Youth Helpline Service. Funds were raised by the professionals attending the event. We were honoured to have Mississauga Mayor, Her Worship Bonnie Crombie attend as well as members of the community in attendance. The Ramadan Iftaar of Intent is our signature event which was held in partnership with CAMP Toronto. At this event, Omair Butt was voted in to be the new President and Yusra Chaudhry as Treasurer. Co-Executive Directors Urz Heer & Nosheen Warsi will be tasked to look for opportunities to serve the community segments including women, youth and newcomers via grants and funding opportunities. 
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]]><![CDATA[We Matter Mixer #GirlsofEastAfrica Fundraiser]]>Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.thecarefactor.ca/home/we-matter-mixerThe Care Factor was proud to support #GirlsofEastAfrica at the IDRF # WeMatterMixer on Saturday Mar 11 in honour of International Women's Day. The inspiring evening was intended for guests to make new friends and support a great cause for supporting Girls in East Africa. Led by Nosheen Warsi, with phenomenal women speakers, Mina Rahravan (York Regional Police), Urz Heer (Rogers TV), Shahneeza Naseer (Youth Initiative) and Dilshad Burman (OMNI TV) these ladies inspired and wowed the crowd and raised money for a great cause. It was an inspiring evening.
]]><![CDATA[Women Leadership- International Women's Day]]>Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.thecarefactor.ca/home/women-leadership-international-womens-dayThe Care Factor has been supporting women's leadership initiatives including encouraging and mentoring young women to fully realize their full potential in education, health, career and leadership initiatives. Led by Mina, we have been able to identify youth and mentor them to become the best they can be. Our ambassador, Mina has been a leader in her work
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]]><![CDATA[Youth Leadership Program]]>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.thecarefactor.ca/home/youth-leadership-programThe Youth Leadership Program was a 2 weekend long intensive program to encourage and inspire youth to become leaders through a variety of learning platforms including social, community, political speakers who lead activities and discussions. A field trip was also organized which helped address poverty in the city. Youth made sandwiches and lunch meals and handed them out in various parks and areas to those in need. Speakers included MPs, authors, spiritual and community leaders. 
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]]><![CDATA[Iftaar of Intent VI -- To Help the Needy of Syria! - SOLD OUT!]]>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:59:25 GMThttp://www.thecarefactor.ca/home/iftaar-of-intent-vi-a-plea-to-help-needy-of-syria-tickets-on-sale-nowPicture
The Care Factor, in association with the Islamic Relief Canada (IRC) and UOSSM invite you to an event benefiting the men, women and children suffering from the internal conflict within the Syrian borders.

Join us for an evening filled with stories, entertainment and dinner as we embark on a journey to help save those most in need.

Details of the Event

When: Sunday, July 14, 2013
Where:  Payal Banquet Hall (3410 Semenyk Crt, Miss, ON)
Time: 7:30pm
Adult Tickets (purchase below): $30 on or before June 30, 2013 ($40 thereafter if available)
Kids Tickets: $10 (Ages 3-12)
Benefiting: Islamic Relief Canada (IRC) and UOSSM





Special Guests: 
  • Comedian: Azfar Ali
  • Speaker: Dr. Anas Al-Kassem, Acclaimed Ontario Surgeon (Al-Jazeera, TheStar)

Current Situation (as explained by IRC): Since the uprising began in March 2011, nearly 70,000 people have lost their lives in the Syrian conflict and millions have been forced to flee their homes. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating every day at an alarming rate. 

• Over one million refugees
• 2 million displaced inside Syria 
• 3 million facing food shortages inside Syria, while food prices have increased 
• 59% of hospitals have been damaged or destroyed inside Syria 
• Around 8,000 Syrians flee Syria each day – three times as high as it was two months ago
]]><![CDATA[Iftaar of Intent V -- SOLD OUT]]>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:47:29 GMThttp://www.thecarefactor.ca/home/iftaar-of-intent-v-sold-outAs-Salamu Alaykum All,

We're happy to announce the Iftaar of Intent V event is now officially Sold Out.  There may be tickets available at the door, but unfortunately entrance will not be guaranteed if the hall capacity is reached.

We thank you once again for your support and look forward to seeing you at tonight's dinner, inshaAllah.

Wasalaam,
The Care Factor Team
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The Care Factor, in association with the Islamic Relief Canada (IRC) humbly request your attendance at an event benefiting the men, women and children suffering from the internal conflict within the Syrian borders.

Join us for an evening filled with stories, entertainment and dinner as we embark on a journey to help save those on the brink.

Details of the Event

When: Friday, August 3, 2012
Where:  Payal Banquet Hall (3410 Semenyk Crt, Miss, ON)
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets (Buy Now): $45 on or before July 25, 2012 ($55 thereafter if available)
Benefiting: Islamic Relief Canada (IRC)

Current Situation (as explained by IRC): The United Nations estimates that tens of thousands of Syrian refugees have fled to neighboring countries, and more than 120,000 UNHCR-registered foreign refugees, many Iraqi and Palestinian, are also on the move in Syria.
]]><![CDATA[$40,000 raised by The Care Factor for Africa]]>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:03:56 GMThttp://www.thecarefactor.ca/home/40000-raised-by-the-care-factor-for-africaOver a 120 people came together for an Eid celebration with a purpose, to help Africa at Payal Banquet Hall, Mississauga on Friday Sept 9th, 2011, just before the CIDA deadline to match funds raised for this purpose.  
 
According to the UN reports, hundreds of people are dying because of the famine they are currently facing.
 
"We are a group of friends who came together with the purpose of doing something for the people in the world who are suffering," says Urz Heer, VP and director of The Care Factor.
 
"By having these events we are able to bring communities together with the purpose of helping others who needed it most," says Iffat Syed, president of The Care Factor.
 
The Care Factor Community Services Inc is a not-for-profit organization, founded by a group of young professionals from the GTA. Since 2005, through their volunteer efforts, they have raised over $1 M for various humanitarian and disaster relief causes including Haiti, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Swat, Mali and Gaza.
 
Other directors and volunteers for TCF include Billal Qureshi, Shireen Khan, Sameer Akhtar, Tausif Sabir, Omair Butt, Nadia Polani, Meghan Emery and Rabia Idrees.
 
Sponsors of this event for Africa included Danial Wills & Estate Law and SEIU Local 1's Sharleen Stewart, president. CLC and TD were also present in support.
 
The charitable of choice for Africa was IDRF, the International Development Relief Foundation (www.idrf.ca)
 
Also in attendance were Jake Dheer and Dipika Damerla, political candidates for Ward 5 and Mississauga East Cooksville in the upcoming elections.

 
This event was held just before the CIDA deadline of Sept 16th, where the Canadian government will be matching funds raised for Africa.
 
For more information about The Care Factor, please visit www.thecarefactor.ca


Photo credits: Mohsin Saleem, An Epic Photography
Flyer graphics: Henry Lima
]]><![CDATA[Eid of Intent: Starvation -- **SOLD OUT**]]>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:59:13 GMThttp://www.thecarefactor.ca/home/eid-of-intent-starvation-tonightHi Everyone,

This will be our last post before the event tonight.  We've had an amazing response from our committed friends, and look forward to seeing you all tonight.

Entertainment Updates: 
Jemini will be performing LIVE

Press Updates:
Our official event press release can be seen here
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]]><![CDATA[Eid of Intent: Starvation (East African Fundraiser)]]>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:15:52 GMThttp://www.thecarefactor.ca/home/eid-of-intent-starvation-east-african-fundraiser
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The Care Factor, in association with the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) humbly request your attendance at an event benefiting the men, women and children dying everyday of malnutrition and starvation in the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in over 60 years.

Join us for an evening filled with stories, entertainment and dinner as we embark on a journey to help save those on the brink of starvation.

Details of the Event

When: Friday, September 9, 2011
Where:  Payal Banquet Hall (3410 Semenyk Crt, Miss, ON)
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $60 before September 1st ($80 thereafter if available)
Benefiting: The International and Development Relief Foundation (IDRF)

Current Situation (as explained by IDRF):IDRF has moved forward with its first contribution to the 2011 Horn of Africa Crisis. The current food crisis in the Horn of Africa is said to be the worst in 60 years and is affecting the livelihoods of close to 12 million people. On July 20th the United Nations declared a famine on the worst affected areas, largely southern Somalia.

For this current initiative IDRF has partnered with the Himilo Relief & Development Association, a Somali organization with extensive experience working in refugee camps inside Somalia. The project aims to provide emergency food relief for families with a focus on nutritional supplements for children under the age of 5 in the Doomey IDP camp in Hiiran Province, Somalia. Hiiran province borders the hardest hit areas of the famine.

Entertainment: Jemini Performing Live

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