9th Annual Arab Health Summit
Advancing Health Equity for Women Amidst a Pandemic
Tuesday, Oct. 19 - Thursday, Oct. 21
We are excited to announce that registration for the 9th Annual Arab Health Summit is now open! This year's summit will focus on advancing health equity for women. Anyone interested topics including immigrant and refugee health, creating healthy communities, mental health and substance use prevention, empowering women leaders, healthy aging and more is invited to attend this fully-virtual event.
Visit our website to learn about our impressive lineup of international health experts and our workshop and panel topics. Register today to take advantage of our early-bird pricing (CME/CEU credit available).
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Arab American National Museum Grand Gala
Saturday, Oct. 16, The Henry
Presented by the Friends of AANM, the Grand Gala celebrates AANM’s singular role as the first and only museum dedicated to telling the Arab American story. This year, AANM welcomes the National Arab Orchestra, featuring vocalists Usama Baalbaki and Nibal Malshi, as entertainment for the evening.
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The Grand Gala is more than a fundraiser; it is a festive reunion of our resilient Arab American community and a celebration of strength and hope. Find all event details on the AANM website.
Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly the highly contagious Delta variant, AANM respectfully asks that all Gala attendees be fully vaccinated before attending the event. Please plan to provide proof of vaccination upon arrival to the event. Wearing face masks will be optional, though strongly encouraged.
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Stay connected with ACCESS
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Digital Inclusion Program
As we conclude another successful year of Digital Inclusion, we are sharing reflections from our student graduates on Facebook and Instagram. Digital Inclusion, our technology-based youth program gives metro Detroit students the opportunity to gain technology training, leadership development, financial literacy and important life and employment skills.
We are so grateful to our amazing community partners that made this program possible: Comcast MBCUniversal, DTE Foundation, Ford Motor Company Fund and TE Connectivity.
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People of ACCESS Series
Check out our People of ACCESS feature of Hajj Haider Koussan, owner of Super Greenland Market.
“Sometimes the answer to building bridges is food," Koussan says.
As a leader in the community, Haider is always giving back to the people who empowered and supported him. Sometimes, that means doing acts of services. Other times, it means financially supporting causes that are important to him and his family.
Read the full feature on Facebook or Instagram.
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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, 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
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ACCESS' National Institutions and Campaigns
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Arab American National Museum (AANM)
Join AANM from Thursday, Sept. 23 - Sunday, Sept. 26 for JAM3A, a free virtual music and arts festival. JAM3A celebrates Arab talent, art and community. This 4-day experience features performances by renowned Arab artists, conversations with performers and a curated virtual vendor market showcasing small artisan businesses.
Check out JAM3A's special playlist ahead of the festival.
Help support 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)
CAAP is proud to have hosted another successful 100 Arab American Women Who Care event. This year's event gave a dedicated cohort of women the opportunity to showcase their collective generosity as they voted to grant $10,000 to Arbor Hospice, which ensures a peaceful end-of-life journey to those who are terminally-ill.
Learn about giving opportunities through CAAP. Follow CAAP on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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National Network of Arab American Communities (NNAAC)
NNAAC is hosting a series of webinars about American counterterrorism, Islamophobia and more: Changing the Narrative: Rethinking Security Policy in an Era of Contentious Politics.
Oct. 26: The Causes, Consequences and Future Prospects of American Counterterrorism
Nov. 9: Legacies of Islamophobia, Discrimination and MENA Exclusion, Pre and Post 9/11
Nov. 18: The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom
Follow NNAAC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to be the first to learn about updates regarding this webinar series.
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ACCESS' Campaign to TAKE ON HATE (TOH)
ACCESS' Campaign to TAKE ON HATE addresses bigotry and discrimination, particularly toward Arab and Muslim Americans, and stands against hate toward all people.
Follow TOH on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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