MENA Community Center

05/31/2026

🌙🎓 Join Us for MENA Community Center’s Eid & Graduation Celebration! 🎓🌙

Celebrate Eid with us as we honor the graduates of our Adult Literacy and Tatreez & Wellness Programs!

✨ Enjoy an afternoon of community, culture, and celebration, plus enter for a chance to win exciting raffle prizes, including:
💎 Jewelry from Baladna Jewelry and Arman Jewelry
🧴 A Glass Skin 3-Step Kit from Aya Skin Specialist
💄 A makeup session with Aya Makeup Artistry
🎁 And more!

📋 Registration is required for all attendees. Please sign up using our Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEibkkG8j-n083ijUFLjIHgbgl-30cT_UcIkSt7vahgic_dg/viewform?usp=send_form

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our community. Bring your family and friends and join us for a day of connection, recognition, and fun!

05/26/2026

🌙✨ Eid Al-Adha Mubarak ✨🌙
Wishing peace, joy, and togetherness to all those celebrating Eid Al-Adha. May this special occasion bring happiness to you and your loved ones and create meaningful moments with family, friends, and community.

05/09/2026

In Springfield, alongside more than 500 attendees, it was a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with our elected leaders, build relationships, and engage in meaningful conversations about supporting our communities.

05/09/2026

Yesterday, our team had the opportunity to join Robert Martwick’s office, State Representative Lindsey LaPointe at the Congresswoman Delia Ramirez Town Hall held at Portage Park Elementary School. It was wonderful connecting with neighbors, sharing community resources, and hearing important updates from Delia Ramirez’s office. We are grateful for opportunities like these to stay engaged and continue supporting our community.

05/09/2026

In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, MENA Community Center is proud to host a series of FREE women’s fitness and wellness events through our Women Empowerment Program💜

At MENA Community Center, May is our “Wellness & Fitness Month,” dedicated to encouraging women to prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Throughout the month, we will be offering Yoga, Belly Dancing, and Zumba classes designed to promote confidence, movement, stress relief, and community connection.

These events are open only to participants who register through the Google Form linked in our bio. Spots are limited, and registration is required to attend.

📝Please note:
• Women-only events
• No children permitted
• Attendees must be 18 years or older

As we also celebrate Mother’s Day Month, we especially hope to uplift and empower our women and mommies through wellness, self-care, and fun community experiences 🌸. We can’t wait to see you there!

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04/28/2026

Fellowship Opportunity for Young Adults!

The Muslim Civic Coalition is continuing the Young Adults Civic Impact Fellowship for 2026.

Today, many young adults are facing uncertainty about their future and looking for opportunities that help them grow, connect, and lead. This program supports young adults through leadership development, civic engagement, and professional growth.

Together we can continue supporting and uplifting our youth.

04/13/2026

This Arab American Heritage Month we celebrate the beauty, strength, and contributions of our community. From culture and language to art, food, and tradition, our roots are powerful and our stories matter. At Middle Eastern North African (MENA) Community Center, our mission is to uplift, support, and connect our community while honoring who we are and where we come from. We are proud to amplify Arab voices today and every day💛

04/03/2026

Tatreez and Wellness Circle Joins Steps for Strong Minds

MENA Community Center is proud to partner with the AB Korkor Foundation and has spent the past year building the Tatreez and Wellness Circle as a space for connection, creativity, and well-being. Through this program, we were proud to participate today in the Steps for Strong Minds initiative, which promotes mental well-being through movement. The women of the Tatreez and Wellness Circle came together to walk on Thursday, April 2 - despite the rain - as part of their shared wellness practice and commitment to the power of movement.
Walking in the rain carried a different kind of meaning for many of the women. In Middle Eastern and North African cultures, rain is widely understood as baraka - a blessing. It is tied to sustenance, to the land, to crops, and to agricultural life. That deep respect and appreciation stays with you.
The AB Korkor Foundation is hosting a virtual 5K run/walk taking place anytime between May 1–31, as well as an in-person event on May 16 in Wisconsin. We encourage our community to participate—organize your families, gather your groups, and take part together. Please see the flyers below for full details and registration information (required for all participants).

03/20/2026

Eid Mubarak our office will be closed Today

03/05/2026