Honoring Six Years Since the Passing of the Abbas Family

Today marks exactly six years since Dr. Rima, her husband Issam, and their three children, Ali, Isabella and Giselle, were tragically killed by a drunk driver. We reflect on Rima’s power to heal and uplift others as a physician, Issam’s commitment to building a more equitable world, Ali’s integrity and intelligence, Isabella’s warmth and love…

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CAAP Hosts Fundraiser for Families in Lebanon

        The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) and ACCESS recently hosted a fundraiser in Dearborn, Michigan to support families in Lebanon, raising $4,060 for CAAP’s Disaster Relief Fund, supporting the on-the-ground efforts of Amel Association International. The event featured a moving oud performance by Oud Majed and spoken word by poet…

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CAAP 2024 Year in Review

As we reflect on the year, one thing is clear: your support has been a powerful force of perseverance, solidarity and generosity. The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is so grateful for your commitment to communities across the nation and the world, offering a light of hope even amongst adverse and painful times. Scroll through the images below to learn…

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CAAP and NNAAC Grant $110,000 to Arab American Organizations Nationwide

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…

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CAAP Hosts Michigan’s 11th-Annual 100 Arab American Women Who Care!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for CAAP’s 11th-annual 100 Arab American Women Who Care giving circle in Michigan! A community of Arab American philanthropists pooled your generosity into one grant of $10,000 for Covenant House Michigan, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and educational/vocational programs to homeless youth and survivors of trafficking. Check…

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CAAP brings Arab American Women Giving Circle to Houston!

Thank you to everyone who brought the power of collective philanthropy to Houston’s first-ever 100 Arab American Women Who Care giving circle! This community of Arab American philanthropists pooled their generosity into one grant of $6,320 for the Arabic Immersion Magnet School, a pre-K to eighth grade public school in Houston with an immersive learning…

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CAAP Fundholder Turns Loss into Legacy

Join CAAP Fundholder Tahani Othman as she unfolds her journey of establishing a fund at CAAP, carrying forward her parents’ legacy. Watch the 3-part series below! Episode 1: Episode 2: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Center for Arab American Philanthropy (@centeraap) Episode 3: View this post on Instagram A post shared…

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Florida Hosts first-ever 100 Arab American Women Who Care!

Our hearts are filled with gratitude after Florida’s first-ever 100 Arab American Women Who Care giving circle. This group Arab American philanthropists pooled their generosity into one grant of $9,000 for UNRWA USA; this includes donations received after the event. UNRWA USA provides basic support including food, healthcare and education to Palestinian refugees. Photos here….

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