On May 13, 2023, the 100 Arab American Women Who Care giving circle will be gathering for its tenth-annual event! This year’s gathering, taking place at Land Rover Novi, marks a whole decade of this giving circle coming together and pooling thousands of dollars of support to local Michigan non-profits. Throughout the years, the 100 Arab Americans Who Care has generated $84,000 for local organizations of various causes. This signature event of the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, the nation’s only Arab American community foundation, has also ensured that giving is a memorable experience for attendees, having previously featured an Arab American musician, hosting a fashion show from internationally-acclaimed designer Katerina Bocci, and gathering in creative venues!

Since the year’s event will be on Mother’s Day weekend, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy invites guests to celebrate the mothers in their lives, whether that be their moms, aunts, grandmothers, neighbors or loved ones at this women-led occasion! This moving event will feature a variety of local artisans and crafters selling their specialty items. More details to come on special guests.

How It Works

The 100 Arab American Women Who Care was conceived out of a simple idea: we can make a larger impact when we give together. At the event, each individual contributes $125, and nominates an organization she believes deserves grant support. At the event, three charity names will be drawn at random. The attendees that voted on these three charities will make their pitch in front of the crowd and try to convince everyone to vote for their charity. Attendees will cast their votes for one of these three charities, and whichever charity garners the most votes from the crowd wins the combined proceeds from the event!

Crushing Stereotypes

This annual event not only demonstrates that the impact of our dollar is stretched when we join forces but also helps to dismantle stereotypes about Arab American women. This initiative draws a more accurate perception of a powerful and giving community.

Supporting Local Causes

The 100 Arab American Women Who Care giving circle has impacted organizations across Michigan, including:

Safe Harbor for Women
Belinda Sue Fund for Ovarian Cancer Awareness & Research
Foundation for Women’s Cancer
Muslim Unity Center –  for 1001 Inventions Project
NAAMA NextGen
Women for Humanity
Kids Against Hunger
Arab American National Museum
Arbor Hospice
Muslim Foster Care Association

To sponsor or purchase tickets, visit https://www.centeraap.org/events/100-arab-american-women-who-care-2023/

For media inquiries, please contact Mohamad Jaafar at MJaafar@accesscommunity.org or 313-903-0909