We are a group of Muslims in the Farmington Valley area (Farmington, Avon, Canton, and surrounding towns), Connecticut who have incorporated the Farmington Valley American Muslim Center Inc. in January 2013 as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) religious entity. Our tax exempt number is 46-1780347. VISION & MISSION Our Center aspires to be recognized for worship of God, interfaith understanding and dialogue, service to community and country, and as a secure, nurturing venue where our community can congregate. Our mission is to foster generations of Muslims who are proud of their American identity and Islamic heritage through service to God and community. OBJECTIVES Our objectives are to create a venue for Muslims in the Farmington Valley to receive Islamic education and fulfill their religious and spiritual obligations, promote understanding of Islam and other religious traditions through interfaith dialogue, and serve the community at large through outreach and partnerships. GUIDING PRINCIPLES Creating an inclusive space for our diverse Muslim community. Creating positive spaces for women and youth. Fostering knowledge of Islam in the larger community to promote interfaith harmony and understanding. Involvement in the greater human community by championing social causes, doing good works, providing a welcoming interfaith space and community building, and empowering our community materially, ideologically, and spiritually.