Support refugees, learn about health equity for women and more

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** June Newsletter
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Join us for a painting event in support of refugee families
ACCESS and Painting with a Twist are partnering from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 18, for a fun, virtual painting event ([link removed]) dedicated to raising money for refugee families in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20.

Registration ([link removed]) , which costs $50 per person, includes all painting supplies and live online instruction by an artist.

The money raised will support refugees with essential items like food, clothing, school supplies, cleaning supplies, baby formula, diapers and hygiene products, in addition to housing and utility assistance.

Register ([link removed]) by Thursday, June 10 to receive your supplies ahead of the June 18 painting demonstration (passcode: ACCESS).
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** Arab Health Summit: Advancing Health Equity for Women Amidst a Pandemic
October 19 - 21, 2021, in-person in Dearborn, MI and online
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We are proud to announce that the ACCESS 9th Arab Health Summit ([link removed]) will be held on October 19 - 21, 2021 using a hybrid model. We will offer both virtual and in-person options for attendees. Our summit theme is Advancing Health Equity for Women Amidst a Pandemic ([link removed]) . Our goal is to address issues that impact women’s health locally and globally with a special focus on bridging the gender gap that exists within our homes, communities and healthcare settings.

We will share registration details soon. We hope to see you October 19 - 21!
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** Celebrate Juneteenth with the Charles H. Wright Museum at their Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom Weekend Event!
June 17 - 20
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Celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, with the Charles H. Wright Museum's ([link removed]) Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom Weekend ([link removed]) , June 17 - 20. This hybrid celebration (online with some in-person elements), will focus on the themes of education, economic independence and engagement. Visit the event page ([link removed]) for all the details. (Description of Juneteenth from the Wright Museum ([link removed]) below.)

"What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth dates back to June 19, 1865, when Union Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the Civil War ended, and that the enslaved were now free. This announcement was more than two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation." (Wright Museum, Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom Weekend page ([link removed]) )

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** Learn about some of our free services
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
We're offering vaccinations at 6450 Maple St, Dearborn on a walk-in basis. Anyone 12+ is welcome to visit our clinic during regular business hours, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday (anyone 17 or younger must have a parent/guardian present). Call 313-216-2200 with any questions.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to get our community back to normal life. View our latest webinar ([link removed]) , Debunking COVID-19 Vaccine Myths, to help you make the best decision for you and your family.

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Food Pantry
1 - 4 p.m., Wednesdays
Visit ACCESS Sterling Heights Center for free, supplemental groceries. All are welcome to collect items like ground beef, rice, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, nuts and oil.
* ACCESS Sterling Heights Center, 4301 E. 14 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights MI 48310
* Call (586) 722-6036 to schedule an alternative pick up time


** Engage with the ACCESS community
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Support ACCESS with AmazonSmile
Did you know that you can support ACCESS when you shop at Amazon? How? By simply shopping on Amazon's affiliate charity website AmazonSmile at no cost to you. Learn about activating ACCESS on your AmazonSmile account. ([link removed]) Visit smile.amazon.com ([link removed]) on your web browser or activate AmazonSmile in the app on your phone.

When you shop AmazonSmile ([link removed]) , you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to ACCESS.

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People of ACCESS Campaign
Karim Kadouh, community organizer and activist
"If you set your mind to solving an issue you see in your community, you have the potential to make a big difference. We together, and only together, can we solve all the issues that burden ourselves and others all around the world."

Read the full feature on Facebook ([link removed]) or
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Ali Saleh, owner of Big Al's Pizzeria ([link removed])
"One thing I hope to accomplish in my journey as a business owner is to bring the community together as a group to support these families who need my assistance."

Read the full feature on Facebook ([link removed]) or
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** ACCESS' National Institutions and Campaigns
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Arab American National Museum (AANM)

Closing out Pride Month, AANM and YallaPunk ([link removed]) are excited to present a debut virtual concert ([link removed]) by INDKNA, a Yemeni and Yemeni American band of immigrant and gender nonconforming women at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 26. Following the performance, join the band for a talkback moderated by YallaPunk founder Rana Fayez. Find all the details on the event page ([link removed]) .

Help support ([link removed]) AANM's mission to tell the Arab American story and bring innovative arts and cultural programming to the community.

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Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP)
* Scholarships ([link removed]) : CAAP proudly supports the educational journeys of many students. Through various scholarships, students' financial stress is eased, allowing them to excel in their academic and professional careers.
* CAAP raises $75,000 for Taawon Fund in support of Palestine ([link removed]) : This past month has been especially devastating for Palestinians in East Jerusalem and Gaza as they faced deadly attacks from the Israeli occupation forces. Taawon, a leading nonprofit in Palestine, will use our support toward aid for Palestinians.

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National Network of Arab American Communities (NNAAC)
ALIF Institute ([link removed]) and NNAAC are launching a year-long initiative through StoryCorps ([link removed]) to provide a platform to share Arab American stories. “Hikayat: Arab American Stories” is a year-long national initiative to preserve narratives from our community, allowing us to reflect on our shared humanity, and celebrate our resiliency in the face of adversity. To sign up to share your story, fill out this form ([link removed]) .

Follow NNAAC on Facebook ([link removed]) , Instagram ([link removed]) and Twitter ([link removed]) .

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ACCESS' Campaign to TAKE ON HATE (TOH)
We stand in support and solidarity with the Palestinian American Community Center ([link removed]) , which was recently a target of Anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic threats. This incident of violence is concerning and reminds us of the work that needs to be done to dismantle hate against Palestinian, Arab and Muslim communities. If you are a victim of hate, please see the resources below:
* Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): [link removed] ([link removed][0]=AT1WvNtflov-9uwiVXx39Hmb-uGOPVptvub-JaNKaqhrlIIuWJxUqviCxl7htFg2Ih9VfsfWrmkDyAXDzdR0xSLFoodTyoAP1_2rrv99fpGA93wR9ZHpchgPRf1Br1Uf8AhwYPtyBe4us2B3wgQVlmwsflpXlh9CZeG3ooCQtri_6RI)
* The Bridge Initiative: [link removed] ([link removed][0]=AT1WvNtflov-9uwiVXx39Hmb-uGOPVptvub-JaNKaqhrlIIuWJxUqviCxl7htFg2Ih9VfsfWrmkDyAXDzdR0xSLFoodTyoAP1_2rrv99fpGA93wR9ZHpchgPRf1Br1Uf8AhwYPtyBe4us2B3wgQVlmwsflpXlh9CZeG3ooCQtri_6RI)
* US Department of Justice: [link removed] ([link removed])
* Protect Yourself Online: [link removed] ([link removed])
* ACCESS Mental Health Services: 313-945-8138

Follow TOH on Facebook ([link removed]) , Instagram ([link removed]) and Twitter ([link removed]) .

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