The Abbas Family Red Wagon Fund was established to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Rima Abbas, her husband Issam Abbas, and their three children—Ali, Isabella, and Giselle—who were tragically killed when a drunk driver struck their vehicle in the early morning hours of January 6, 2019. Created by Dr. Rima’s sister, Rana Abbas…
Youth in CAAP’s Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI) just wrapped up an incredible year! They raised and granted $5,000 to three organizations doing critical work: 🌟Children’s Dyslexia Center 🌟Developing Despite Distance 🌟HAVEN From identifying community needs and selecting issue areas to fundraising and awarding grants, they led the entire grantmaking cycle. This year’s focus was mental health, poverty and…
Reflect on everything you helped us accomplish last fiscal year in CAAP’s 2024 Annual Report! Click here to read the full report. ——— A few highlights from fiscal year 2024: ❤️CAAP granted over $2,385,910 to causes around the world. ❤️Of that total, $449,437 was awarded in scholarship support to students across the country. ❤️We hosted…
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…
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…
Arab Americans have a long and rich history of giving back in the United States! This Arab American Heritage Month, we are spotlighting many of the incredible philanthropic initiatives led by Arab Americans. Click the video below for our first episode about the Lebanese Syrian Ladies’ Aid Society of Boston, and follow…
The Jack G. & Bernice M. Shaheen Endowed Media Scholarship, housed at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy and in partnership with the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), supports juniors, seniors, and graduate students studying Journalism, Television, Radio, and/or Film, and who are committed to amplifying the voice and representation of Arab Americans through media. Late…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), the nation’s only Arab American community foundation, held its fourth annual Threads of Giving Gala at the Loeb Boathouse Central Park on Thursday, September 8, 2022, to honor the incredible philanthropic contributions of New York City native, successful businessman and proud Arab American, George Jalinos. At this…
For Nadine El Maalem, her cultural identity is something she continues to learn about and uncover. The Kayal Scholarship for Arab American Students in the Social Sciences, housed at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, has empowered her to continue this life-long journey. What do you study? I am a proud student of the social…
As a community foundation, the safety and well-being of the communities we serve is always our top priority, and in the wake of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), that commitment does not waver. The most effective protection against infection is making sure that we are seeking responsible and factual information from certified sources and consistently practicing healthy hygiene….