The American Muslims for Emergency and Relief, Inc. (AMER) is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. To further its Purpose of existence, the organization will offer direct and indirect services/assistance to needy individuals, families, or communities (both domestically and International) in close coordination with federal, State, or local government; and local faith and community based organizations utilizing public, private, and individual resources. These services and assistance may include relief and recovery efforts, food distribution, disaster mitigation, housing, volunteer assistance, education and skills training, employment, children and elderly services, prevention and intervention services, and assistance.