Stand with CICC.
In August 2026 our center on Gobel Court was broken into and vandalized, the third time it has been targeted. With your help we are repairing the building, restocking the food pantry and keeping our doors open.
What happened
Windows were broken and a screen was cut to get inside. Walls were smashed, tables overturned, a camera destroyed, and the office and food pantry torn apart. The TVs from the main hall were taken, along with food meant for our neighbors, and a hateful message was left on a whiteboard.
Within days, interfaith leaders, CAIR-Ohio, the Jewish Community Relations Council and city leaders stood with us on Gobel Court. People called asking how they could help. This page is the answer.
“This really reinforces the need to put services in this community for these people.”
Help us rebuild
Your gift helps us repair the building, replace what was taken and restock the pantry. Give once or monthly.
Prefer a check? Mail it to Cincinnati Islamic Community Center, P.O. Box 11211, Cincinnati, OH 45211.
More ways to help, and the news
- Our LaunchGood appealStand with Cincinnati Islamic Community Center after hate-fueled vandalism. ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- WCPO"They wanted to scare us": interfaith community stands with the Islamic center. ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- Local 12Local Islamic center works to rebuild trust after break-in. ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- FOX19Westwood Islamic Community Center vandalized for the third time. ↗ (opens in a new tab)
- CAIR-OhioUnity over intimidation: interfaith community stands with Westwood Islamic center. ↗ (opens in a new tab)