Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP)

Thank you to everyone who supported our ongoing campaign for Lebanon relief ???? Although CAAP’s 50 cents-to-the- dollar match has been maxed out, 100% of your donations to our Disaster Relief Fund will continue to support these life saving efforts. Give at https://lnkd.in/gNDm24Gz #Lebanon #LebanonRelief

The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) houses over 200 funds that make a meaningful impact, including the Fatimah Scholarship Fund. Established in memory of the late Fatimah Lutfi Othman, this fund continues her legacy by providing scholarships to ambitious students like Ibrahim, featured in this video. Watch this video to see how the Fatimah Scholarship Fund helped take Ibrahim’s dreams to new heights!

CAAP recently attended the Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)'s National Conference, where we had the opportunity to hear from and engage in discussions with national leaders, funders and advocates dedicated to supporting immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. We were honored that CAAP’s parent organization, ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services , and our sister organization, the Arab American National Museum (AANM), were selected as a site visit for conference attendees. This visit provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase our work and share our Arab American history with attendees. Pictured here are CAAP staff members Katherine Asuncion and Brittany Shaheen.

Receive up to $2,500 for Arab American research by applying to the Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gmFGbcBc Center for Arab Narratives #ResearchFunding #Scholarship #Grant #ArabAmerican

As we kick off this year’s session of the Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI), we want to extend our congratulations to Khadeja Rizvi, a three-year executive TGI member and now an alumna.? ? ??During her time in this CAAP program, which teaches young people the skill of grantmaking, Khadeja and her peers raised thousands of dollars in support of youth-related causes. Beyond the direct community impact she made, Khadeja demonstrated exceptional leadership by guiding the program’s direction, leading meetings and mentoring other members through onboarding and training. ? ??Having completed the program, Khadeja is now pursuing her bachelors degree at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in Computer Science. Mabrouk, Khadeja!

During a time when our community is feeling heartbreak over our homelands, beloved community leaders Michael and Hoda Kardoush remind us of the strength and resilience that allows us to persevere. ?? The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is proud to have honored the Kardoushs at our recent Threads of Giving Gala in Houston, Texas, for their lifelong giving. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. To learn more about the Kardoushs’ incredible story, watch the video at https://lnkd.in/gkCuDWxU

Families in #Lebanon are facing unimaginable devastation ???? 100% of your donations to the Disaster Relief Fund for Lebanon at CAAP, with a 50-cents-to-the-dollar match, will support the relief efforts of Amel Association International. Your generosity will provide food, clean water, shelter, trauma support and other life-saving resources. Give a lifeline to families in Lebanon at https://lnkd.in/guUdZGTN

Families in #Lebanon need us.?100% of donations to the Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s Disaster Relief Fund, with a 50% match from CAAP, will support Noble Peace Prize-nominated organization Amel Association International’s (????) emergency response for families in Lebanon.??? Give at?https://lnkd.in/gARjQvMt

Our ticket sales for our gala are closing this Thursday, September 19! If you plan on joining us and haven’t already purchased your ticket, we encourage you to secure your spot at https://lnkd.in/gA6rHpaj #Houston #Texas #Gala

The Center for Arab American Philanthropy and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) have recently granted $110,000 to Arab American organizations across the country. ?? CAAP’s Community Impact Fund invests in Arab American nonprofit organizations across the country by providing general operating support. ??NNAAC’s capacity building program works to identify the unique needs of its coalition and connect members to relevant support and resources. Congratulations to all our grantees! afikra Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Arab American Heritage Council American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine Arab American Action Network Arab American Civic Council Arab Film and Media Institute AROC: Arab Resource and Organizing Center ArteEast Boston Palestine Film Festival Center for Arabic Culture Chicago Palestine Film Festival Disabilities, Research, Education, and Advocacy Movement Elmahaba Center Majdal Center - ???? ???? MIRA: Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance (Chicago) Mizna Museum of the Palestinian People Noor Theatre Palestinian American Community Center Silk Road Cultural Center Syrian Community Network YAA SAMAR! DANCE THEATRE YAFA AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER INC