Our Story
About PMFSS
Founded in 2009 by Pittsburgh-area Muslim families, we've spent 15 years proving that compassionate, culturally sensitive care can reach everyone — regardless of income, insurance, or background.
How We Started
Born From a Community's Need
In 2009, a small group of Muslim families in Pittsburgh noticed something troubling: neighbors, friends, and newly arrived immigrants were going without basic healthcare and mental health support — not because care didn't exist, but because the system felt inaccessible, unaffordable, and culturally foreign.
Guided by the Islamic principle of rahma — mercy and compassion — they came together to build something different. A place where a patient's faith would be respected, their language spoken, and their dignity upheld. A place where "no insurance" was never a reason to turn someone away.
Fifteen years later, PMFSS serves more than 5,000 patients annually across three Pennsylvania locations — and the founding commitment remains unchanged: care for every person, without exception.
"We didn't build a clinic. We built a home for people who had nowhere else to go."
— Dr. Amjad Jalil, Executive Director
15+
Years of Service
5,000+
Patients Served Annually
3
PA Locations
40+
Staff & Volunteers
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Compassion First
Every person who walks through our doors is met with dignity, warmth, and genuine care — regardless of background, income, or circumstance.
Equity in Access
We believe quality healthcare and mental health support are rights, not privileges. We remove every barrier we can — financial, cultural, and linguistic.
Cultural Humility
Our community is beautifully diverse. We honor the faith, language, and lived experience of every individual and family we serve.
Community Rooted
We were built by this community, for this community. Our staff, volunteers, and board reflect the people we serve.
Whole-Person Care
Physical health, mental health, and family wellbeing are inseparable. We treat the whole person, not just the presenting problem.
Faithful Service
Rooted in Islamic principles of mercy, justice, and service to others — we are called to care for our neighbors as we would care for ourselves.
Our Journey
15 Years of Growth
PMFSS founded by a group of Pittsburgh-area Muslim families and healthcare volunteers.
Opened our first permanent clinic on Penn Avenue, serving 400 patients in year one.
Launched our Mental Health Services program — the first culturally sensitive counseling program in the region.
Expanded to Allegheny County, doubling our patient capacity and adding telehealth services.
Opened the Westmoreland Outreach Center, extending care to rural communities in Greensburg.
Surpassed 5,000 patients served annually across all three locations.
The People Behind the Mission
Meet Our Leadership Team
Our team brings together decades of experience in medicine, mental health, and community organizing — united by a shared commitment to equitable care.
Dr. Amina Hassan
Executive Director
A Pittsburgh native and public health advocate with 18 years of experience building community health programs for underserved populations across Pennsylvania.
Dr. Yusuf Al-Rashid
Medical Director
Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Al-Rashid leads our clinical team with a focus on chronic disease management and preventive care for uninsured adults.
Nadia Osman, LCSW
Director of Mental Health Services
A licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma-informed care and culturally sensitive therapy for Muslim and immigrant communities.
Marcus Williams
Community Outreach Director
Marcus connects PMFSS with faith communities, schools, and partner organizations across western Pennsylvania to extend our reach to families in need.
Community Roots
Deeply Rooted in Western Pennsylvania
PMFSS was built by this community — and we remain accountable to it. Our board of directors includes patients, community leaders, faith representatives, and healthcare professionals who reflect the diversity of the people we serve.
We partner with mosques, churches, schools, and neighborhood organizations across Allegheny, Westmoreland, and surrounding counties to ensure no family falls through the cracks.
Support Our MissionCommunities We Serve
Muslim & Arab American Families
Our founding community — faith-integrated care
Refugees & New Immigrants
Multilingual intake, cultural navigation support
Uninsured & Underinsured Adults
Sliding scale fees, no-cost options available
Low-Income Families
Serving all income levels, no one turned away
African American Community
Culturally responsive care, trusted providers
All Faiths & Backgrounds
Open to everyone — no exceptions
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you need care, want to give, or are looking to partner — we'd love to hear from you.