This year, the Jack G. & Bernice Shaheen Endowed Media Scholarship continues its mission of uplifting Arab American voices in media. Through the scholarship, housed at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) and in partnership with the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), seven exceptional students have been awarded support for 2025. The fund recognizes juniors,…
We are excited to share that the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) has hired a new Director, Abir Ali. Abir’s vision and expertise will strengthen CAAP’s mission of uniting and empowering the Arab American community’s impact through giving together. Read more about Abir’s background and experience below! Abir is a nationally recognized leader who…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) recently hosted its seventh annual Threads of Giving Gala in Washington, D.C. More than 170 attendees came together to honor the pioneering human rights advocate, researcher, professor, lawyer and institution builder Dr. Azizah al-Hibri with the well-deserved Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year Award. Dr. Azizah al-Hibri is a pioneering scholar and advocate…
The Abbas Family Red Wagon Fund was established to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Rima Abbas, her husband Issam Abbas, and their three children—Ali, Isabella, and Giselle—who were tragically killed when a drunk driver struck their vehicle in the early morning hours of January 6, 2019. Created by Dr. Rima’s sister, Rana Abbas…
Every year, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) presents the Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year Award to a community member who goes above and beyond in dedicating their time, talent and treasure to making a positive impact. We then celebrate their contributions at our annual Threads of Giving Gala. We are honored this year to bring our…
Youth in CAAP’s Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI) just wrapped up an incredible year! They raised and granted $5,000 to three organizations doing critical work: 🌟Children’s Dyslexia Center 🌟Developing Despite Distance 🌟HAVEN From identifying community needs and selecting issue areas to fundraising and awarding grants, they led the entire grantmaking cycle. This year’s focus was mental health, poverty and…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s Community Impact Fund and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) co-granted $110,000 to 17 nonprofit organizations across the country—working in arts and culture, human services, advocacy and education—to support their operational costs. 🌟CAAP’s Community Impact Fund invests in nonprofit organizations across the country by providing general operating…
Gathering for the 12-annual event, the 100 Arab American Women Who Care in Michigan recently congregated and pooled their generosity into a $10,000 grant for The Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan, a local nonprofit dedicated to the economic and emotional self-determination of women, girls and families. This giving circle not only shows what’s possible when…
CAAP’s Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI) teaches high schoolers how to give back to their community through philanthropy and community service. This year, the program has cohorts in the Detroit metro area and Flint, Michigan. The Detroit group has identified three key issues—mental health, poverty and substance use disorders—and is now fundraising to support these causes. Check out…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) and the Syrian American Club recently hosted Houston’s 2nd annual 100 Arab American Women Who Care giving circle. Together, attendees gathered their donations into one impactful grant of $8,200 for the SAC Refugee Support Program. Through the voting process, the group chose to support the program’s emergency aid…