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Best of Luck, Rasha Demashkieh!

As we begin the new year, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work of Rasha Demashkieh, who recently completed her tenure as CAAP’s Board Chair. As a long-time board member and supporter of CAAP, Rasha has played a critical role in advancing our mission of Arab American strategic giving by galvanizing…

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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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