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Dear Friends,

We sincerely hope that this email finds you and your loved ones safe. While there are no words to describe the senseless loss of life we are witnessing in Gaza, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some resources that ACCESS and our four national institutions, the Arab American National Museum (AANM), the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), and the Center for Arab Narratives (CAN), have provided to help support our communities during these difficult days and to address the alarming spike in hate speech here at home.

Making a Humanitarian Impact Through Giving

More than $422,000 has been raised through CAAP’s Disaster Relief Fund ([link removed]) for two on-the-ground organizations, United Palestinian Appeal and UNRWA USA, to provide emergency aid and life-saving resources for Gaza. If you would like to contribute, please click here ([link removed]) .

In response to the anti-Palestinian backlash faced by students and other advocates here at home, we have launched a fundraising campaign for the Palestine Legal Fund ([link removed]) , which provides funds for legal aid for Palestinian justice advocates.

Addressing Hate at Home

We are working to combat hate speech and violence through our Take on Hate campaign ([link removed]) as well as tracking incidents of discrimination. If you have experienced any type of discrimination, please report it here ([link removed]) .

On November 15, the Museum hosted a community conversation with author and DEI expert Hanif Fazal. The event was live streamed and can be viewed here ([link removed]) .

Caring for Our Mental Health

We are very aware of the increased need for mental health services during this difficult time. Our Community Health & Research Center (CHRC) remains committed to providing mental health services, addressing an elevated number of cases to support the well-being of our community.

CHRC hosted an event entitled "Coping in Times of Crisis," a community discourse on mental health. Click here ([link removed]) for a short snippet from this powerful event. See entire session here ([link removed]) . If you or a loved one are need of support or assistance, please call the ACCESS behavioral health line at 313-945-8138. NNAAC hosted a webinar series, including a session on disinformation and another on youth mental health.

Uplifting Palestinian Stories

The Museum shared resources on Palestine ([link removed]) and hosted a film screening
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The Museum is also collecting stories of Arab Americans coming together in times of crisis. Click here ([link removed]) for more information.

CAN has been sharing research related to the ongoing occupation of Palestine through a series of social media posts that provide the community with historic and contemporary scholarship on Palestine. Posts can be found here ([link removed]) .

Although this is a profoundly painful time, we remain unwavering in our commitment to serve our communities as we have for over 50 years. As always, we greatly appreciate your support as we navigate these difficult times together.
About ACCESS

ACCESS has been serving the community for more than 50 years. Founded by a group of dedicated volunteers in 1971 out of a storefront in Dearborn’s impoverished south end, ACCESS was created to help the influx of Arab immigrants adapt to life in the United States. Today, ACCESS is the most comprehensive Arab American community nonprofit in the United States. Providing more than 1 million services each year, ACCESS offers a wide range of social, economic, health and educational services to anyone that walks through its doors. ACCESS’ national reach includes the establishment of four national institutions: the Arab American National Museum (AANM); the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC); the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP); and the Center for Arab Narratives (CAN).


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2651 Saulino Court
Dearborn, MI 48120
Phone: (313) 842-7010
Fax: (313) 203-7302

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