Accomplishments & Next Steps

Project Accomplishments & Financial Summary:

  • From 2012 to 2018: Over $1.2 million received in donations
  • $892,000+ in expenses for: Land purchase, building design, site development, county submission fees, taxes, insurance and fundraising expenses
  • $438,000+ in expenses for: Posting bonds, Fairfax County and permit fees
  • May 2019: Groundbreaking Ceremony
  • May 2019: Brick Campaign Kickoff
    • A total of 54,000 bricks (~$2.6 million) required to complete the construction of the Funeral Facility.
    • Each brick costs $48 (includes construction costs).
    • For donations of $2,500 and higher, a plaque in the donor’s name will be placed inside the facility wall.
  • January to September 2019: Received $343,683 in donations (equals approx. 7,160 bricks)

Mustafa Center Funeral Facility Donations 2019

DescriptionDonation Amount
1/1/19 - 4/30/19: General Donations$5,666.23
5/4/19: Ground Breaking Ceremony$207,227
5/18/19: TV Fundraiser$10,480
5/26/19: MakeSpace Donations$6,146
5/31/19: Ramadan Fundraiser at Mustafa Center$51,331
5/4/19 - 6/19/19: Facebook Fundraiser$50,489.23
June - September 2019 Donations$72,343.83
Pledges-$60,000
GRAND TOTAL JAN 2019-SEPT 2019$343,683.29
TOTAL BRICKS ($48 = 1 Brick)$343,683.29/$48= 7,160 Bricks

Goal: 54,000 Bricks
Current Brick Count: 7,160

54000 Bricks
7160 Bricks

Project Development Phases & Status:

 

1. Planning – Complete & Approved
a) Special Exception Application Process- Complete & Approved

2. Design Development- Complete & Approved
a) Site Plan – Approved; All site permits have been obtained.
b) Building Plan Design– Complete
c) Building Review – Complete
d) Select Developer – Complete
e) Obtain permit once a developer is selected – Complete

3. Bonds & Fairfax County Fees– Complete; Bonds have been posted
a) Approximately $438,000 (as of 2019) is required to begin the construction permit process. – Complete, fees/bonds posted
b) Once the developer is selected the bonds and fees can be posted. – Complete
Bonds:
I. Surety Construction Bond-Paid
II. Conservation Agreement- Paid
III. VDOT Surety Bond- Paid
Fairfax County Fees- Paid
I. Pro Rata Share Agreement- Paid
II. Permit application fee- Paid
III. Inspection fee- Paid
IV. Misc.

4. Permitting – Complete
a) Demolition Permit- Obtained
b) Building Permit- Obtained
c) Site Land Disturbance Permit- Obtained
d) Storm Water Permit – Obtained
e) VDOT Permit – Obtained

5. Preconstruction Meeting – Scheduled week of April 22, 2019 – Complete

6. Construction & Inspection – In Progress

7. Final Safety Inspection & Occupancy- Commences after Step 6 is complete; Obtain Occupancy Permit.

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Our Appeal for Support

We passionately call upon our supporters to generously contribute to this important cause. Every dollar that you spend on this project will be considered a continuous reward (Sadaqah Jariah) to you and your family.  As we all wish to live a dignified life in this world, let’s prepare for a dignified death in our final journey toward our Lord, Allah The Almighty.

Please consider donating at http://www.mustafacenter.org/donate  or by sending a check payable to Mustafa Center,  6844 Braddock Road, Annandale VA 22003.  (Memo: MC Funeral Facility Donation)

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Please consider donating online at https://www.mustafacenter.org/donate  or by sending a check payable to Mustafa Center,  6844 Braddock Road, Annandale VA 22003.  (Memo: MC Funeral Facility Donation)