Our Mission
Our mission is to promote Islamic values through the provision and expansion of services that support the vulnerable community, the Muslim community, and the Montreal community at-large.
Our Vision
We envision creating a space that caters to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational needs of our communities while promoting wellness, diversity, and inclusivity.
Sister Sabariah Hussein
Founder and Chairperson
Sabariah Binti Hussein, known as Sister Sabria, left Malaysia to settle in Montréal in the 1980s. Originally a specialized educator, she found her true calling in charity work.
Over the past 30 years, Sister Sabria has worked tirelessly to support Montréal's most vulnerable communities. Whether through preparing more than 700,000 meals for the needy and homeless, founding a women's shelter, or raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for humanitarian causes, Sister Sabria has had a lasting impact on the lives of many.
In 2017, she founded the Sister Sabria Foundation (SSF) with the goal of implementing long-term solutions to elininate hunger and support women in distress. Today, SSF has expanded its community outreach and developed itself into a community center focused on wellness and inclusivity.
Awards & Honors
Order of Montreal - City of Montréal, 2018
Lifetime of Service to Humanity Award - RS Foundation, 2017
Women Who Inspire Award - Canadian Council of Muslim Women, 2015
Lifetime Achievement Award - Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations, 2005
Community Service Award - Muslim Council of Montreal, 2005
The Sister Sabria Foundation (SSF) is a Montreal-based non-profit organization that works to support our communities and promote wellness and inclusivity.
SSF is founded upon the selfless generosity and dedication of Sister Sabariah Hussein, who has been a lifeline to thousands of families for over three decades.
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