June 2012
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CAAP Advisory Board members recieve public...
Congratulations to Muna and Basem Hishmeh, Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) board members and longtime ACCESS supporters, who on Saturday were honored as the 2012 recipients of the Alex Odeh Memorial Award at the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee’s (ADC) National Convention in Washington. The award, named for the late ADC Southern California regional director who was killed...
The family that gives together, grows together
What better family activity could there be than parents and children learning to give back together? The Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) hosted its biennial Family Foundations Retreat on June 22-24 in Traverse City, Mich. This event is an opportunity for families already practicing philanthropy (as well as those interested in strategic giving), to network and share new ideas, tools and...
Dauntless during disaster: Announcing our Disaster...
He who sees the calamity of other people finds his own calamity light. - Arabic proverb
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is proud to announce the formation of our Disaster Relief Fund - dedicated to quickly responding to the needs of those suffering from a humanitarian or environmental crisis. In the past, we have appealed to our community to support relief efforts in Gaza,...
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Arab American youth counter stereotypes through...
The Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC) is leading the charge in community-building activities in the San Francisco Bay area through leadership development, education, and awareness campaigns. For 5 years AROC has worked to create justice and self-determination by strengthening the voice of the Arab American community.
As a 2009 Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP)...
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Travel philanthropy series - Destination: Morocco
The term “summer vacation” often invokes images of sandy beaches and poolside refreshments. This year, why not make your summer travel count towards a cause? “Travel philanthropy” is increasing in popularity as more and more tourists want to make a positive impact on the world through their globetrotting.
Fortunately, organizations like Elevate Destinations offer several...
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Identity-based philanthropy
Part of a Philanthropy A-Z series
Giving within ethnic communities is not a new phenomenon, and formal identity-based philanthropy began in 1895 when German Jews in Boston formed a fundraising federation to help new Jewish immigrants adjust to life in the U.S. What began as a local initiative in Massachusetts has expanded across the nation, and includes formal giving vehicles for many ethnic...
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Overcoming barriers to Arab American strategic...
Ellen Remmer, founder of The Philanthropic Initiative (a firm that advises donors, families and foundations on strategic giving), posted an recent article in Alliance magazine discussing concerns that might impede donors from practicing philanthropy. While Remmer makes many solid points, and mentions family politics, privacy concerns and the lack of donor education on the philanthropic process,...
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Summer fun with CAAP grantees!
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s (CAAP) 2011 grantees have some great summer activities coming up. Check out the organizations local to you and your family for some Arab-centered fun this summer!
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture - Philadelphia Al-Bustan Camp June 9-27
Ibn Battuta in Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Al-Bustan Camp is an Arabic...
