History & Evolution   Rahima Foundation was established to serve the needy, the less fortunate and those requiring assistance. Rahima's goal is to take care of their immediate needs and then help them get back on their feet and become productive members of society. Rahima Foundation is a SJ-Oakland-SF based non-profit, non-political, 501 (c) (3) charitable and educational organization (Tax ID # 77-0442850) that does not discriminate in its provision of services on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical appearance, national origin, language, educational background or veteran status. No funds are used for any lobbying or other political activity. Rahima Foundation further certifies that exposure or adherence to the organization's religious doctrine is not required of the program's beneficiaries. Rahima Foundation partners with other local mainstream charities in the service of our local Bay area community. Rahima Foundation was conceived in February 1993 as an inspiration in the heart of Habibe Husain, a visionary woman and long term resident of the Silicon Valley, who saw in her community a need for extending a helping hand to less fortunate people around her. She began encouraging her friends to bring non-perishable food items to her house and started distributing them to the needy. Consequently, she incorporated Rahima Foundation as a non-profit, charitable and educational organization and furthermore worked towards obtaining its tax-exempt status. She is indeed an inspiration to women and men community around the world that one visionary person with help from people who share in that vision can make a difference. Sister Habibe Husain, Founder The heart and soul of Rahima Rahima Foundation is a grass-roots, community based organization that has come a long way with humble private donations from individual supporters who believe in our work. It began in the carport of the home of Habibe Husain, then moved to her garage, then to a small donated space in our community center and has finally moved into its own rented office facility in Santa Clara. This new office/storage allows us to operate with much greater efficiency.