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Center for Arab American Philanthropy | CAAP CAAP is a national community foundation that unites and empowers the Arab American community.

The CENTER FOR ARAB AMERICAN
PHILANTHROPY (CAAP) is a national
community foundation. A national institution of
ACCESS, CAAP’s objective is to unite and
empower the Arab American community
by demonstrating the impact of giving
together. We IMPROVE COMMUNITIES by
making grants to nonprofit organizations. We SERVE DONORS by providing
them with smart tools and resources
to carry out their philanthropic giving. We BUILD LEADERS by educating
and inspiring Arab Americans, including
youth, to realize their potential for change. Most of all, we SHAPE PERCEPTIONS
about Arab Americans by highlighting
their generous heritage and exceptional
contributions to society.

10/13/2026

Chicago recently warmly welcomed CAAP for our eighth annual Threads of Giving Gala.

We had the privilege of honoring Palestinian pediatrician and lifelong giver Dr. Mohayya H. Khilfeh with our 2026 Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year Award, recognizing her decades of philanthropy that have helped heal countless people and strengthen communities, especially in her beloved Palestine. Alf mabrouk Dr. Khilfeh and thank you Chicago!

Thank you to everyone who made it possible, including our venue Alhambra Palace and we are so grateful to Ronnie Malley and the Sumoud Collective for their beautiful folkloric Arabic music performance.

We can’t wait to hear Ronnie Malley and The Sumoud Collective perform at our upcoming Threads of Giving Gala, honoring p...
09/03/2026

We can’t wait to hear Ronnie Malley and The Sumoud Collective perform at our upcoming Threads of Giving Gala, honoring pioneering physician and philanthropist Dr. Mohayya Khilfeh for her lifetime of giving. ❤️

Join us on Sept. 20, 2026, at Alhambra Palace in Chicago. Purchase your ticket or sponsorship at bit.ly/caap-gala-26.

08/28/2026

Dr. Mohayya H. Khilfeh is a Palestinian pediatrician and philanthropist who has dedicated her life to healing others. We can’t wait to honor her as our 2026 Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year at our upcoming coming Threads of Giving Gala in Chicago on Sept. 20 ❤️🔗Purchase your ticket or sponsorship at bit.ly/caap-gala-26 (link in bio).

Applications are open for the 2026–2027 TGI cohort! 🤩 Are you a high school student in Southeast Michigan who wants to m...
08/20/2026

Applications are open for the 2026–2027 TGI cohort! 🤩 Are you a high school student in Southeast Michigan who wants to make an impact in your community alongside other teens? Apply to TGI at bit.ly/apply-tgi

08/14/2026

Bassam Habib creates spaces where neighbors care for one another.

As CAAP celebrates 15 years of Arab American philanthropy, we’re highlighting stories like Bassam’s that remind us that strong communities are something we grow together. 🌻🪴

Dr. Mohayya Khilfeh stands in her beloved Nablus, Palestine, where her story begins.A survivor of the Nakba, she overcam...
07/30/2026

Dr. Mohayya Khilfeh stands in her beloved Nablus, Palestine, where her story begins.

A survivor of the Nakba, she overcame extraordinary obstacles in pursuit of her dream of becoming a physician. Her resilience shaped a career dedicated to serving others, first as the only pediatrician in Nablus for many years and later as a Chicago-based physician and philanthropist whose generosity has touched countless lives.

❤️CAAP is proud to honor Dr. Mohayya Khilfeh as our 2026 Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year. We invite you to join us at our Threads of Giving Gala on September 20, 2026, in Chicago as we celebrate her. 🔗 Event details / ticket info are https://www.centeraap.org/events/threads-of-giving-gala-2026/

Recently, the CAAP team had the privilege of visiting A Girl Like Me, the incredible organization selected by our 100 Ar...
07/28/2026

Recently, the CAAP team had the privilege of visiting A Girl Like Me, the incredible organization selected by our 100 Arab American Women Who Care Giving Circle to receive this year’s collective grant.

It’s hard to capture everything A Girl Like Me does because their impact reaches so many corners of the community, supporting young moms, women and families by showing up for them in so many ways. They provide essential resources like diapers, formula, meals and other necessities. They offer monthly educational workshops on topics like childbirth, child safety and professional development, while creating opportunities for connection and joy through programs like Teen Mom Prom, holiday toy drives, youth theater and so much more.

Recently, A Girl Like Me announced plans to expand its Detroit location and open a new location in Mississippi, bringing maternal and infant support to even more families in the South.

Thank you, A Girl Like Me, for the compassion and care you bring to your community every day! ❤️

For the past 16 years, our community has helped shape who we are. As we plan for the next five years, we want to hear fr...
07/23/2026

For the past 16 years, our community has helped shape who we are. As we plan for the next five years, we want to hear from you.

Whether you are a donor, fundholder, advisor, grantee, scholarship recipient, program alumni, funder, or curious observer, your voice matters.

⏰ The survey closes July 31. Take our 5–10 minute public survey through at bit.ly/caap-survey.

07/16/2026

Dr. Ghaidaa Makki’s philanthropy puts a smile on the faces of many.

❤️As part of CAAP’s 15 year anniversary, we collected stories of Arab American giving from across the country. Dr. Ghaidaa’s is one of many inspiring stories. Watch her story and stay tuned for more.

07/08/2026

This is collective philanthropy in action! Watch highlights from 100 Arab American Women Who Care Michigan, where our community came together to grant a $10,000 grant to A Girl Like Me (Tyra Mona Moore)

Our gratitude to everyone who made our event possible:

❤️Thank you to our generous sponsors

Champions:

Ford MENA

Women of Ford

Benefactors:

Amal Alcodray-Wahab

Hanan Fadlallah

Yasmin Sabi

Leaders:

Anonymous

Ghada Beydoun / Safeway Oil Company

Sali Hanna

Lina Harajli

Sahla Kazziha

Farideh Khoury

Abir Mehanna / Corazon Imaging

Oula Siblini

Stewards:

Alya Alsawah

Rasha Demashkieh

Sandra Tarakji-Nemeh

❤️Thank you to our in-kind donors:

Birmingham Cosmetic Surgery Clinic (Birmingham Cosmetic Surgery)

Fatme’s Bakery (Fatme’s Bakery)

Ford MENA

Women of Ford

M E Beauty Studios by Mhamad Edelbi (Mhamad Edelbi)

Saks Fifth Avenue (Saks Fifth Avenue)

Shatila Bakery (Shatila Dearborn)

❤️Thank you to our planning committee

Mouna Haddad-Khoury, Chair

Rasha Demashkieh

Roula Ujayli

Jumana Fawaz

Sali Hanna

Lina Dirani

Sahla Kazziha

Hanan Fadlallah

Mona Succar

Rima Shuayto

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Bonita Springs, FL
34133-34136

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