Dear friend,

In four days, thousands of Arab Americans will come together nationwide for a day of service. On May 14, we will unite to make a positive difference in our local communities – and we need YOUR help to make the greatest impact! 

National Arab American Service Day (NAASD) is a project of the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), a national institution of ACCESS that includes 29 Arab American community-based member organizations in 12 states. They work together to elevate the voice of Arab Americans across the country.  

The goal of Service Day is for Arab Americans in various states to give back to their communities through service that can foster a culture of leadership, community engagement and volunteerism. This year’s 16th Annual NAASD will bring together 15 Arab American community organizations in 10 different states seeking to establish local partnerships and organize unique community projects. These include neighborhood beautifications such as mural painting, the creation of baseball fields and a number of other community projects, all under the theme Serving Communities, Connecting People.  

Over 1,500 volunteers – including 250 from Southeast Michigan – will participate in Service Day. Your donation will help ensure that this year’s participants have the resources and tools necessary to carry out the projects in their respective communities.