| | | | | EXPANDING CARE
| DENTAL CLINIC GRAND OPENING
| | 06/01/2026 Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the official celebration of SHARE Center’s Dental Clinic opening.
| | 06/01/2026 (Left to Right) Councilmember Shayla D. Lynch, Mayor Linda Gorton, Dr. Al Shalash.
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| | The SHARE Center officially opened its Free Dental Clinic on May 2, with a grand opening celebration held on June 1. The clinic is now providing free or low-cost dental services, including cleanings, extractions, partial dentures, and fillings to help expand access to oral health care for the community we serve. Local coverage from LEX 18 and Spectrum News 1 highlighted the clinic as a major step in addressing dental care needs in Lexington, Kentucky.
| Because of the strong response and high demand for appointments, the clinic will be operating with a waitlist and extended Saturday hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting in August to better serve patients. We are grateful for the support and attention from local news outlets as SHARE continues working to make care more accessible for our neighbors.
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| | | COMMUNITY IN ACTION
| IRUSA MEAL PACK EVENT
| | 01/17/2026 Working together with Islamic Relief for a better world.
| | | | 01/17/2026 Volunteers attending the IRUSA Meal Pack Event.
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| | Earlier this year, SHARE Center partnered with Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) to host a large-scale meal packing event in Lexington, bringing together volunteers from across the community to combat food insecurity.
| With incredible energy and collaboration, volunteers assembled thousands of meals for individuals and families facing hunger in our region. The event demonstrated the power of collective action and how people of all backgrounds coming together with a shared purpose to serve others can change lives.
| Coverage from WKYT, LEX 18, and FOX 56 highlighted both the scale and significance of the effort. Beyond the numbers, the event supported a sense of unity, compassion, and service that continues to define SHARE’s work in Lexington.
| We are deeply grateful to Islamic Relief USA and every volunteer who contributed their time and effort. Initiatives like this not only provide immediate relief but also strengthen the fabric of our community.
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| | | HONORING LEADERSHIP
| 2026 GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP AWARD HONOREE
| | SISTER SABURAH EL-AMIN
| We are proud to celebrate Saburah El-Amin as a 2026 Grassroots Leadership Award Honoree. This recognition honors her decades of grassroots leadership and the lasting difference she has made through her work with the SHARE Center in Central Kentucky.
| As co-founder and lead community organizer of SHARE, Saburah El-Amin has spent more than two decades helping individuals and families connect with resources that support self-sufficiency, including employment support, basic needs assistance, and personal guidance. Her leadership reflects the spirit of grassroots work: meeting people where they are, honoring their dignity, and helping create real, lasting change.
| | | UPCOMING EVENTS
| Volunteer opportunities are available every Saturday at the SHARE Center. Our programs include: the Clinic, Dental Clinic, Fresh Food Market, SHARE Garden, and Saturday Lunch. Our hours are Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
| | | QUESTIONS?
| 1Reach out to our Team at (859) 270-9402 or through our socials at @sharecenterlexington.
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| | | THANK YOU!
| Please help us to continue serving those in need as Allah commanded us to do.
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