Transforming Communities Through Compassion and Justice | Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)
Background
The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) is a community organization rooted in Islamic principles of mercy, compassion, and liberation. IMAN is dedicated to fostering health, wellness, and healing in underserved communities by providing holistic services, including healthcare, reentry programs, housing, and the arts. With a vision of justice for all, IMAN create spaces where people can thrive and transform their lives.
Initiative Overview
IMAN is more than just a nonprofit — it’s a movement for justice rooted in Islamic values. With campuses in Chicago and Atlanta, we provide a range of services, including comprehensive healthcare, vocational training for formerly incarcerated individuals, affordable housing, and community arts initiatives.
Our Green ReEntry program helps those returning from incarceration find stability through job training and transitional housing, offering them a path to rebuild their lives.
Impact
Over 3,000 patients received behavioral health care last year alone through our health centers.
Our Green ReEntry program, with an 80% completion rate, has helped participants gain vocational certifications in HVAC, carpentry, and more.
Our Fresh Market initiative provides access to fresh produce and halal food for over 6,000 residents annually, promoting food justice in underserved areas.
The Beloved Community Ceramic Studio has hosted over 100+ art classes, fostering creativity and healing within the community.
Conclusion
How Spirituality Makes Our Work Different:
At IMAN, spirituality is woven into everything we do. The Islamic principle of himmah (noble aspirations) drives our mission to transform communities through compassion and service. We believe in the universal yearning for love, justice, and liberation, and we bring this spirit to all our programs — whether through healthcare, reentry support, or the arts. Our faith guides us to create spaces where every individual is treated with dignity and has the opportunity to thrive.
Join Us: Watch this video to see how IMAN is making a difference in communities through holistic services grounded in spiritual principles.
Learn more here: https://www.imancentral.org/