Recently, LearnPhilanthropy.com, the online learning tool for those interested in philanthropy underwent a drastic makeover by introducing improved functionality, a more intuitive layout, and more helpful resources for those interested in learning more about nonprofits, philanthropy, and grantmaking. Created in 2010, LearnPhilanthropy emerged as a tool to accelerate learning among newcomers to philanthropy, helping them…
To hold a piece of the sun, instead by Katherine Toukhy It’s that time of year again! Our fall grantees are offering numerous unique, fun, and educational opportunities to experience Arab culture. Wish to learn Arabic? Sign up for classes with Mizna! Mizna, based in Minnesota, offers four classes that are 10 weeks long—each a different…
With the fall season upon us, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) would like to take a moment to highlight some wonderful upcoming events sponsored by our grantees that aim to celebrate the Arab culture through food, music, cultural dance, arts and other forms of entertainment. Boston Palestine Film Festival (BPFF): A program of…
Photo Credit: YouthBank Young people have tremendous potential. They have a huge capacity to listen, understand, and make tough decisions, which results in great personal growth and could ultimately lead to great change in a community. YouthBank, a youth-driven philanthropy program, capitalizes on all of this untapped potential, putting it towards improving communities and building…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) recently awarded a $9,000 grant to Safe Harbor for Women (SHFW), an organization that brings public awareness to domestic abuse and cruelty. With this grant, SHFW was able to support two organizations—Turning Point (Macomb County) and HAVEN (Oakland County)—that focus on providing care for women who are victims of…
Recently, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) hosted a Twitter chat discussing the ongoing pandemonium surrounding the Ice Bucket Challenge. The aim of this chat was to get a general idea of our followers’ sentiment toward the Ice Bucket Challenge, paving the way to learn more about their general giving strategies and philosophies (with…
A large group partaking in the Ice Bucket Challenge Credit: Elise Amendola, TIME Social media has been taken by storm lately by the Ice Bucket Challenge. The concept is a simple dare; individuals are asked to pour a bucket of ice-cold water over their heads within a 24 hour period or else they must donate $100…
The Center of Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) has awarded grants to a total of 13 nonprofit organizations in six different states for 2014. With these grants, the organizations will continue working in their respective communities, providing a wide array of services including: advocacy, arts and culture, social services, and education. Two of this year’s grantees…
Lebanese American Zack Bazzi, a documentary filmmaker and Iraq War veteran, is on a mission to improve educational opportunities for Syrian children in refugee camps. While working as a consultant in Kurdistan, Iraq earlier this year, Bazzi decided to volunteer his time in the eight camps that house more than 240,000 Syrian refugees. He realized…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is responding to the current tragedy affecting the civilian population of Gaza by researching organizations providing humanitarian aid to those in need. All of the organizations below meet CAAP’s due diligence standards for charitable donations. ANERA: ANERA is delivering essential medicine and supplies to hospitals and clinics; purchasing…