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….
The wave of discriminatory actions against individuals who speak out against the injustices in Gaza is deeply concerning. Many are experiencing severe repercussions such as job losses, having personal information shared with malicious intent, and even violent threats or physical assaults, simply for expressing their views. In the face of this alarming trend, the work…
Going into its seventh year, The Center for Arab American Philanthropy is very excited to announce the 2023 Adawia Alousi STEM Scholars! This highly competitive scholarship awards passionate and driven Muslim women in STEM throughout the country. For many of the recipients of the scholarship, this recognition serves more than just financial support for their…
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and longtime fundholder at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, Dr. Philip M. Kayal. Dr. Kayal passed away only a few weeks after his 80th birthday surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Dr. Kayal’s legacy…
Dear CAAP community, While my heart is incredibly heavy, I find comfort and pride in being part of an organization that takes action even in the darkest times. CAAP moved quickly to open a Disaster Relief Fund campaign to support humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza and this amazing community…
CAAP recognizes the immediate need for life-saving resources in Gaza, prompting our launch of a campaign through our Disaster Relief Fund, 100% of your donation, with a 50 cents-to-a-dollar match from CAAP, wills support your choice of: The United Palestinian Appeal (UPA), who is in Gaza: Delivering essential medical provisions to hospitals Deploying an emergency response medical team….
Morgan Hill, CA – On Friday, September 22nd, the Bay Area local community and individuals from across the nation gathered to celebrate a remarkable evening at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s (CAAP) Threads of Giving Gala at Guglielmo Winery. The event honored the accomplished business leader and lifelong social entrepreneur Rania Succar, who…
We are saddened by the climate catastrophes happening in Libya and Morocco and the thousands of lives that have been lost. In response, we have launched two campaigns to support survivors of the tragedies. The devastating floods in Libya, resulting from a dam bursting during a severe storm, have caused widespread destruction throughout the country….
Communities in Maui have been devastated by unprecedented wildfires that have swept across the island. With nearly 100 dead, thousands uprooted from their homes, and countless homes destroyed, we need your help to stand with affected communities. Donate to the Maui Strong Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation to help bring shelter, food, financial assistance…
Every year, CAAP’s Community Impact Fund makes grants to Arab American organizations across the country. The funds provided through this grant help grantees cover overhead costs such as staffing, supplies, and utilities, which are often not covered by program-specific grants. This year, CAAP joined forces with the National Network…