Get Out The Vote with NNAAC!

It’s that time of year again! We’re joining the National Network of Arab American Communities (NNAAC) to encourage Arab Americans to Get Out The Vote! Voting is crucial for the Arab American community, as it is for all marginalized communities, because participating in elections can amplify our collective voices and help shape the policies that directly influence our lives. Voting is one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal to ensure representation, advocate for issues that affect our communities, and pave the way for greater inclusivity in the decision-making processes.

AAFS Attends National Conference on Legal Advocacy & Gender-Based Violence

Three AAFS staff members attended the Asian Pacific Institute – Gender-Based Violence Conference in August to learn more about legal advocacy for Gender-Based Violence survivors. Session topics included: “Trauma-Informed Interpretation,” “Effective Strategies for Co-Advocacy Between Mainstream and Culturally-Specific Victim Service Providers,” and “From Trauma and Violence to Healing and Justice: Community-based Responses To Ending Gender-based Violence.”

Join us October 5 for our Annual “Walk in Faith, Not Fear” Event!

Join AAFS October 5 for our annual domestic violence & cancer awareness fundraiser, “Walk in Faith Not Fear.” It will be a fun event with activities for the whole family, including bouncy houses, face painting/henna, as well as free flu shots and light refreshments. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the program begins at 9 a.m. The event is located at Lake Katherine, at 7402 Lake Katherine Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

Thank You Representative Rashid and Senator Cunningham

This month, AAFS recognized Representative Adbelnasser Rashid and Senator Bill Cunningham as champions for Arab Americans in Illinois. These elected officials each  secured $250,000 in the 2024-2025 state budget for services that benefit our community. AAFS Executive Directors Itedal Shalabi and Nareman Taha delivered certificates of recognition to Rashid and Cunningham, thanking them for their service!