As we begin the new year, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work of Rasha Demashkieh, who recently completed her tenure as CAAP’s Board Chair. As a long-time board member and supporter of CAAP, Rasha has played a critical role in advancing our mission of Arab American strategic giving by galvanizing…
Today marks exactly six years since Dr. Rima, her husband Issam, and their three children, Ali, Isabella and Giselle, were tragically killed by a drunk driver. We reflect on Rima’s power to heal and uplift others as a physician, Issam’s commitment to building a more equitable world, Ali’s integrity and intelligence, Isabella’s warmth and love…
As we reflect on the year, one thing is clear: your support has been a powerful force of perseverance, solidarity and generosity. The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is so grateful for your commitment to communities across the nation and the world, offering a light of hope even amongst adverse and painful times. Scroll through the images below to learn…
CAAP recently honored this year’s scholarship recipients of the Ebeid Family Fund Scholarship, housed at CAAP, which awarded over $250,000 to support 61 students studying STEM. The Ebeid Family Fund at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), was established by the late and highly-respected Arab American business leader and philanthropist, Mr. Russell J. Ebeid….
Thank you to all who have generously donated to provide relief to families in Lebanon. Your donations to the Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s (CAAP) Disaster Relief Fund plus a 50 cents-to-the-dollar match from CAAP resulted in two grants totaling $104,775 for Amel Association International to support their Lebanon emergency relief efforts, providing: Food and water Shelter Hygiene kits…
Established in memory of the late Fatimah Lutfi Othman, the Fatimah Scholarship Fund at CAAP continues her legacy by providing scholarships to ambitious students like Ibrahim, featured in the video above. Learn more about the fund here.
As we kick off this year’s session of the Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI), we want to extend our congratulations to Khadeja Rizvi, a three-year executive TGI member and now an alumna. During her time in this CAAP program, which teaches young people the skill of grantmaking, Khadeja and her peers raised thousands of dollars in…
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…