Learn more about our Keynote Speaker, Shaun King
Shaun King is a journalist, activist, and organizer. By using social media to highlight, amplify, and discuss news of police brutality, racial […]
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RSVP for our Black Tie Fundraising Gala featuring Shaun King, October 19
Arab American Family Services (AAFS) will hold its Black Tie Fundraising Gala featuring keynote speaker and prominent civil rights activist and writer, Shaun […]
Illinois Welcomes Immigrants and Refugees
AAFS and all the great leaders and organizations in attendance were able to exchange dialogue and come together as a community to stand up for humanity. In order to create change, we must reach out to our elected officials and stand up for our concerns. Change starts with us. We mustn’t forget that.
AAFS Takes its Services to Minnesota!
With teamwork and commitment to providing only the best to our community members at large, we thrive to show everyone how important it is to unite and collaborate with one another. Being at the forefront, on the ground and out there helping our community is a key factor to breaking any barriers we have with one another. And it’s something we at Arab American Family Services pride ourselves with the continuous engagement we have with our community as a whole. Together we can accomplish anything if we have the heart and will to do so.
Award-Winning Documentary Screening, Hosted by AAFS
In a world where women are often pressured not to speak out against the atrocities they’ve faced, this documentary features fearless women from Palestine, on a journey of empowerment and expressive freedom. Duma follows these women who were sexually assaulted by friends and family members as they speak out against the taboos that once imprisoned them.
Co-Founder and Director off AAFS, Nareman Taha, to Speak at DIC
International Women’s Day is on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, this year. Attendees will be moved as they listen to these inspirational activists who strive to transform our communities into thriving, wells of knowledge and empowerment.
Free ESL and Civics Class!
Arab American Family Services is a non-profit organization that caters to community members and their needs. The ESL and civics classes were designed to specifically empower community members and give them the necessary tools they need to succeed. We believe knowledge is power and with our assistance, our clients walk out more knowledgeable and empowered than before.
Elderly Depression Workshop
The Elderly Department at Arab American Family Services hosted an Elderly Depression Workshop on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, from 10am-12pm. It was […]
Know Your Rights Workshop
Know your rights! With the influx of hateful rhetoric and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shaking up our communities, AAFS decided […]
Monthly Women Empowerment Workshop
On February 9, 2017, we hosted our first AAFS Women’s Empowerment Workshop! Because of the importance of educating our community members about balancing […]
