The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas, who were tragically killed in a 2019 crash along with their children, Ali, Isabella and Giselle. This scholarship program aims to further the commitment Issam and Dr. Rima had to higher education by supporting high school seniors…
Students in our Teen Grantmaking Initiative learn the invaluable skill of giving back through grantmaking! Check out this video of one of our former TGI members, Sara Moughni, sharing what the program meant to her. Learn more about TGI at https://www.centeraap.org/…/teen-grantmaking-initiative/
The Ali, Isabella and Giselle Abbas Legacy Scholarship honors the lives of Ali, Isabella and Giselle, who were tragically killed in a 2019 crash along with their parents, Dr. Rima and Issam Abbas. The fund and scholarship, established by Dr. Rima’s sister, Rana Abbas-Taylor, and her husband, Tom Taylor, aim to carry on Ali, Isabella…
This past year, Students in our Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI) learned the powerful skill of grantmaking through real-life application. They have decided to grant the funds they raised to three local organizations: Arab Student Union, Detroit Area Youth Uniting Michigan and InsideOut Literary Arts. Congratulations to all our grantees and thank you to the community…
Congratulations to four incredible student leaders who have left a lasting impact as graduating members of the Teen Grantmaking Initiative program Michigan chapter. We wish you the best of luck in the next chapter of your journey in college! Join us in congratulating Ahmed Kaid (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor), Jenna Mahmoud (Wayne State University), Sara…
CAAP and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) awarded $130,000 in general operating support to Arab American organizations across the country earlier this month, and CAAP also distributed an additional $25,000 to institutions to provide emergency relief to refugee and immigrant families. CAAP and NNAAC are pleased to support these organizations, many of which are arts…
CAAP Welcomes New Director Tamara El-Khoury to lead nation’s only Arab American community foundation The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP)—an institution of ACCESS—announced, today, the appointment of Tamara El-Khoury as its new director, following a year-long national search. El-Khoury takes over the role that was formally assumed by CAAP’s founder and previous director, Maha Freij, who is currently ACCESS President and…
On February 24, 2022, families in multiple Ukrainian cities—including the capital, Kyiv—woke up to the terrifying sounds of Russian missiles and rockets. As the invasion continues, many shaken residents have to shelter for their safety in subway stations and underground parking structures. Leaving their homes behind, some families have no option but to flee to…
Russell Ebeid’s Legacy of Compassion Continues More than 150 students awarded scholarships since 2009 Russell J. Ebeid’s spirit of kindness has uplifted the lives of thousands of people from underserved communities across the world. The successful businessman and deeply committed philanthropist built long-lasting projects that survived his time among us. A cause Russell held dear to his heart was accessibility of education, and he committed much of his philanthropy to empower students to move forward in their academic journeys. The Ebeid Family Fund Scholarship…
Going into its fifth year of empowering young Muslim American women in STEM, The Dr. Adawia Alousi STEM Scholarship Fund for Muslim Women, housed at CAAP, has recently awarded its 2021-2022 cohort of scholars! The scholarship fund was created in 2016 to honor the incredible legacy of award-winning researcher Dr. Adawia Alousi, who led ground-breaking…