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Congratulations, Khadeja Rizvi!

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…

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Support Urgent Disaster Relief Across the Globe

In this moment, we are witnessing numerous heartbreaking disasters around the world, leaving countless communities in need of life-saving resources. Below are the different ways you can show up and support relief efforts for these causes. This is a selection of organizations CAAP recommends and is not designed to be a comprehensive list. For CAAP…

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CAAP Honors Michael and Hoda Kardoush in Houston

On Saturday, September 28, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) hosted our sixth annual Threads of Giving Gala, honoring the 2024 Outstanding Arab American Philanthropists of the Year, Michael and Hoda Kardoush. At the event, we witnessed just how beloved and respected the Kardoushs are within their Houston community, with over 250 community members gathering to…

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Support Families in Lebanon

The attacks on Lebanon over the past week have claimed countless civilian lives, leaving thousands wounded and displacing many families. Provide a lifeline to families and multiply the impact of your gift by giving to the Disaster Relief Fund at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP). 100% of your donation, with an additional 50 cents to the dollar match from…

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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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Abbas Family Red Wagon Fund Awards $13,500 in Scholarships

Established in memory of Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas and their children Ali, Isabella, and Giselle, the Abbas Family Red Wagon Fund continues their remarkable legacy of kindness and community support. The family’s lives were tragically cut short when a drunk driver struck their vehicle on January 6, 2019. The fund supports small and large…

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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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TGI Youth Take First at Fundraising Pitch Competition!

Youth in CAAP’s Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI) recently participated in the Youth Driven Spaces conference presented by Neutral Zone, with two of the TGI members actively involved in planning the event. In addition to presenting a workshop titled “Caring For Yourself In the Presence of Social Media,” the youth won first place in a fundraising…

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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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