ArabishWay

Mama and Me
2023-03-21 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Beloved Palestinian chefs with their mothers and grandmothers have teamed up with UNRWA USA to deliver you our sweetest *free* event of the year – Mama & Me: A Palestinian Cook-Off 🇵🇸👵🏼
Join us LIVE on #ArabMothersDay Tuesday 3/21 at 7:30 pm EST via YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter for a festive cooking demo that helps refugees.
Hit the link in our bio for your free ticket! 🎟️
This year’s cooking stars include:
🥗 Suzanne Husseini @suzannehusseini
🍅 Laila El-Haddad @gazamom
🍉 Mai Kakish from @almondandfig
🍹 Muna Dubbaneh from @zandzdc
🥘 Reem Assil from @reemscalifornia
🥮 Maha Kailani from @makedelicioushappen
🫒 Fadi Kattan @fadi.f.kattan

Ramadan Iftar for Palestine Refugees with UNRWA USA
2023-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Tanoor (Seattle), 803 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA
Be sure to reserve your seat!

What are we fundraising for?

Every day, Palestine refugees, especially bright young women, are forced to give up their dreams of higher education. Education is an essential part of lifting refugee children out of poverty.
Let’s help get these high performing students the education that they deserve and dream of. Special guests to be announced soon . . . stay tuned!

Tanoor Restaurant
803 Dexter Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Can’t attend? You can still donate and support!!

West Coast Swing Dance Event — Earthquake Relief Fundraiser
2023-04-23 18:00 - 23:00 | OmCulture, 2210 N Pacific St, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Join us for a night of West Coast Swing and helping us raise funds to donate to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. MILLIONS of people are now homeless in freezing temperatures and are in need of immediate humanitarian aid.
100% of all funds raised will be donated to our earthquake relief fund! This fund will be split evenly and donated to the two organizations listed below who are currently on the ground in Turkey and Syria giving aid.
Turkish Philanthropy Funds — https://www.tpfund.org
Syrian American Medical Society — https://www.sams-usa.net
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THIS EVENT: A beginner West Coast Swing group lesson (no experience required), social dancing and entertainment, AND a Jack & Jill Contest with awesome prizes! All happening to raise funds and awareness for the humanitarian crisis in Syria and Turkey.
DJs: Sam Lingane & Za Thomaier!
Jack & Jill Contest Judges:
Chief Judge Wren Newman, Kate Garboden & Rebecca Savoca!
We have had some generous individuals provide options for prizes for our Jack & Jill Contest which we are so grateful for! Some of these prizes include free passes to Ben Morris’ Jack & Jill O’Rama Event in June, as well as private lessons from local Allstars, dance shoe gift certificates, admission to local dances, and more!
SCHEDULE:
5:45 PM – Registration opens
6:00—6:45 PM – Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson with Tandy Lucas!
6:45—8:30 PM – Social Dancing!
(8:00 PM – Jack & Contest Registration ends)
8:30—9:30(?) PM – Jack & Jill Contest!
9:30—11:00 PM – Social Dancing, announce JnJ winners + prizes, thank yous, etc.
Finish at 11PM!

SUGGESTED DONATION AMOUNTS:
$500 — $250 — $100 — $50 — $25
(If you donate any of the above suggested amounts, your general admission and JnJ Contest Entry fee below are also included)
General Admission — $10 per person
Jack & Jill Contest Entry Fee — $10 person
100% of all donation amounts, including general admission & JnJ contest fees, will be donated to our earthquake relief fund! I will be posting how much we raised and then donated in order to be completely transparent with where these donations are going.
SHORT ON CASH? We are in need of a few volunteers to help with take-down & clean-up after the event in exchange for free admission to the dance for those who would like to come but can’t “swing” the price! If interested please DM Tandy Lucas via messenger or email at tandyshimai@icloud.com.
CANNOT ATTEND BUT WANT TO DONATE?? We would GLADLY and GRATEFULLY accept more donations! Please DM/email Tandy Lucas for options!
I am SO grateful to have so many who have been willing to donate their time and services to make this happen so that 100% of the funds raised can go directly to the cause! I will be highlighting them as we go along as well as posting educational content about the crisis. Thank you again everyone for your love and support for these people in need!

Seattle PAMA Fundraising Dinner
2023-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Muslim Assocation of Puget Sounds (MAPS), 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Join the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) in its first benefit dinner in Seattle area to support our efforts to improve the Palestinians healthcare sector.
This fundraiser will benefit a number of programs that PAMA is conducting such as:
Student scholarship
Autism and disabilities
Zakat
Breast cancer awareness and early detection
Psychosocial rehab of children
Cochlear implants
Congenital surgery project
Cornea transplant project
* Note: Free Babysitting is available.
Hemodialysis machines/Chairs
PAMA medical mission to Gaza and West Bank
PAMA Teleconference education program
Physician subspecialty project
Note: Free Babysitting is available.

An Intimate Dinner and Cocktails in the Lounge with Reem Assil at Mamnoon
2023-06-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Mamnoon, 1508 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Cocktails at 6:00 pm, Seating at 7:00 pm

Experience an intimate evening in mamnoon’s lounge, with a multi-course tasting menu by chefs Reem Assil and Nicco Muratore. This dinner is plated family-style and accompanied by an elevated wine pairing featuring some of the finest library wines Lebanon has to offer. Finish the night with a digestif cocktail or a bit of arak, and have a chance to engage in enlightening conversations with chefs Reem Assil and Nicco Muratore following dinner. The all-inclusive price for this exclusive charity event is $300 per person.
All proceeds benefit The White Helmets and Karam Foundation.

book now

World Refugee Month: Karam Foundation: Strategies 360
2023-06-22 17:30 - 19:30 | WA
June is World Refugee Month, and our CEO, Lina Sergie Attar, will be in Seattle on Thursday, June 22nd, hosting a private event for Karam donors & supporters, discussing Karam’s campaign to empower and uplift the lives of displaced youth through our life-affirming programs. We have been very busy after the earthquake earlier this year.

1505 Westlake Ave N,
Suite 1000
Seattle,WA 98109

For any questions please contact AyaSamman at aya@karamfoundation.org
Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Ride for Palestine (in California OR virtual)
2023-07-16 | WA
The Ride for Palestine is a day of fun, solidarity, and celebration. The 11-mile scenic Ride for Palestine is designed to be enjoyable for cyclists of all skill levels. The post-Ride celebration will include delicious Palestinian food, music, and more.
You can still raise money and participate virtually or from your own location.
MECA’s first annual Ride for Palestine was a huge success. Riders raised more than $50,000
to support MECA’s projects for children in Palestine and Lebanon’s refugee camps. This
year our goal is $75,000 in honor of 75 years since the 1948 Nakba that began
the expulsion and dispossession of Palestinians that continues to this day.

Sign up now and get $10 off registration with promo code ‘EARLY’ before April 15th!
More info available at RideforPalestine.com. Reach out to info@rideforpalestine.com
For updates follow, like and share the Ride’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok
Ride for solidarity. Ride for Palestinian children. Ride for fun and community.

In solidarity from all of us at MECA in Berkeley and Palestine.

Egyptian Bazaar
2023-07-22 11:00 - 14:00 | WA

Social Evening this summer at Cafe Louvre
2023-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Cafe Louvre, 210 5th Ave S, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States
We’re preparing a social evening this summer at Cafe Louvre in Edmonds, WA on Saturday, August 5th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
It’ll be the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new faces, and indulge in yummy hors d’oeuvres and enjoy some live music!
Please get your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/649395277757
You’ll also have a chance to make a difference in the lives of college students in Lebanon who are facing financial hardships. This is part of supporting the LAU legacy scholarship campaign.
You can donate directly to LAU by visiting: https://www.givecampus.com/2uhzef then click on GIVE NOW. Please check the box: East Coast Alumni Chapters and complete the form with your information.
Let us know if you will be around and are interested by replying to this event.
Cheers,
The Lebanese American University (LAU), Alumni Seattle Chapter
#LAUAlumni #LAULegacy
Thank you Cafe Louvre and @HaifaFakih for hosting this free event
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[virtual] Bay Area - Gaza 5K
2023-09-30 | Virtual
Bay Area Gaza 5K
Helping Gaza’s kids overcome trauma.
In-person: Race starts 8am,
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Coyote Point Park, San Mateo, CA
Virtual: Walk from anywhere for Palestine refugees. 🌎

sign up now 🏃

Rashida Tlaib in town for Fundraising Events!
2023-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Zeitoun Grill, 21 Central Way, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Join us to help keep a strong voice like Rashida Tlaib in Congress. We must suppport the courage she brings in speaking up against injustices everywhere!
Donate here: secure.actblue.com/donate/washington4rashida
RSVP: rasha@rashidaforcongress.com

Fundraiser: Alida's Bakery
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-31 | Alida’s Bakery, 607 SE Everett Mall Way, Ste 9A, Everett, WA, United States
HAPPY HONEY BAKLAVA
$15.00

Make your day brighter with honey baklava! This box includes eight pieces of golden, rolled baklava: 4 classic pistachio and 4 salted-caramel cashew.
10/14 – 10/31: All Proceeds from Baklava Sales Go to Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

PAMA Fundraiser for Gaza Hospitals
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Muslim Assocation of Puget Sounds (MAPS), 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Come donate to send medical supplies to hospitals in Gaza.
Or donate now: https://palestinian-ama.org
Dinner included

Poets for Palestine: Raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians
2023-10-30 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
An online evening of poetry, raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Seffarine: Performance and Fundraiser for Moroccan Earthquake Relief
2023-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta Rose Theater, 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, Oregon, 97211
In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Seffarine has decided to make this concert a benefit for the ongoing relief efforts. All funds we raise will go to the Marrakech based AMAL non-profit which has been providing essential aid to affected communities. Many of these villages were inaccessible by road after the quake and Amal is committed to long term recovery efforts by providing meals, clothing, blankets, tents and solar lights. Aside from the earthquake relief, Amal has been doing great work for years as a women’s training center, supporting courageous women on their journey towards empowerment and financial independence.

Screening and Solidarity Panel on Interconnected Struggles
2023-11-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, 3930 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States
“In collaboration with the African Association & the Black Student Journal, we have organized a screening & solidarity panel to bring light to and illuminate our interconnected struggles.

All tickets purchased go directly to MECA in order to best raise support for Palestinians currently displaced in Gaza.

Join us Tuesday the 21st at the ECC Theatre from 6:00–8:30pm for a night of recognition and solidarity.” (@super_uw)

Giving Tuesday Ideas!
2023-11-28 | WA
Susan Abulhawa’s Playgrounds for Palestine: Giving Tuesday to Rebuild Gaza
Saalam Cultural Museum: Please consider getting some items for the families in need or donating to our Resettlement Assistance fund to help the families with things like rent and utilities.
UNRWA USA: Over 5,000 UNRWA humanitarian workers are on the ground to deliver lifesaving medical assistance, but food, water, and fuel soon be depleted. https://www.unrwausa.org/donate
Karam Foundation: https://give.karamfoundation.org/give/530541#!/donation/checkout supporting refugee communities after the devastating earthquakes!
PCRF: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/giving-tuesday2023 to raise funds necessary to help support a number of humanitarian needs, programs, and projects, including those for sick and injured children in the Middle East, regardless of their religion and without political affiliation or purpose.

Pray Beyond Borders - Films for Palestine from Mexico to Gaza
2023-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave N,, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
We will be showing clips from the forthcoming documentary Pray Beyond Borders – A Requiem for Friendship Park and discussing the feature-length version of the film we are finishing now and the ongoing crisis at the border, as well as showing a series of short films from Palestine.
All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
Buy Tickets

Moroccan Earthquake Winter Clothing Drive and Fundraiser
2023-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA, 98027
Dinner and Entertainment Provided by the Moroccan Community in Partnership with the City of Issaquah

We Are Palestine: Art Opening
2023-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Suzanne Zahr, Art & Architecture, 2441 76th Ave SE, Ste 160, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States
We are human.
We are hopeful.
We are hurting.
We are Palestine.
in collaboration with Zawyeh Gallery, Ramallah & Dubai

Limited Edition and Canvas Prints, Silkscreens & Photography
12 Prominent & Emerging Palestinian Artists

12.08.2023 – 01.31.2024
Art Opening : Friday, December 8th, 5-8pm
Art Reception : Friday, January 5th, 5-8pm

Holiday Bazaar on Steamboat Island!
2023-12-09 09:00 - 16:00 | WA
It’s time for celebrating and preparing for the holidays! Our friend and colleague Farihan Bushnaq is hosting a Palestinian Christmas Bazaar in her garage, at 6331 Elizan Dr. NW, on Steamboat Island, (Sat. and Sun.), 9:00 am – 4:00 pm each day. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind, last minute gift, this is the place! Come check out Fairhan’s beautiful Palestinian embroidery, handcrafted olive tree wood carvings and jewelry, as well as Middle-Eastern clothing and art. Artisan olive oil products from Canaan Palestine will also be available for sale. And there will be Arabic coffee and baklava, too! We hope to see you next weekend. Please help us spread the word.

At the Bushnaq home: 6331 Elizan Dr. NW, on Steamboat Island,

Gaza Needs You: Fundraiser
2023-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | ASSHO Cultural Community Center, 5757 Littlerock Road SW, Suite 4, Tumwater, WA, 98512
After living under siege for over seven weeks, people in Gaza and the West Bank are in desperate need of humanitarian relief. Next month, help us continue raising funds for those who need it most by joining us for a night of speakers, music, and food. The price of admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Seats are limited!
Register now by following this link or by using the QR code on the left below. For those of you can’t make it and wish to donate, go to RCF’s Network For Good page and select “Gaza Needs You” from the “apply my donation to” drop-down menu. The QR code on the right will also take you directly to RCF’s Network for Good homepage.
A huge “thank you” to RCF volunteers, local Olympia activists, and our co-sponsor, ASSHO Community Cultural Center, for making this fundraiser possible. Please stay tuned for additional details, including information about a possible auction.

Solidarity with Palestine ft. Wild Powwers, Small Paul, somesurprises, and more!
2023-12-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Proceeds from ticket sales for this event will go to benefit the following organizations:
Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/
Medical Aid for Palestinians: https://www.map.org.uk/
Anera: https://www.anera.org/

This is a 21+ event

Presented by The Sunset Tavern

$

You can get a refund if:

It’s within 24 hours of buying tickets
This event is rescheduled or cancelled

Soccer Camp and Benefit for Gaza
2023-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila, WA, 98188
Soccer Camp and Benefit for Gaza
Saturday, December 16, 2023
9:00am-12:00pm
StarFire Sports Complex

Soccer camp for the youth!
Ages: 5-16 y/o
$20 registration fee
100% of proceeds to Gaza Children Relief Fund

*at the time of this posting the donation part was not working nor the payment part of the registration. But the registration to hold your spot works.

Noche Buena para Palestina, a Mexican-Filipino holiday night market!
2023-12-16 17:00 - 21:00 | WA
This Saturday, *5-9pm* A Resting Place presents: Noche Buena para Palestina, a Mexican-Filipino holiday night market!
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There will be vintage clothing, island goodies, prints pan dulces, stained glass adornments, designer & streetwear consignment for sale!
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25-30% of vendor proceeds will go towards the Gaza Emergency Assistance through Middle East Children’s Alliance. Hope to see you there!

Soccer Camp and Benefit for Gaza - Day Two
2023-12-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila, WA, 98188
Soccer Camp and Benefit for Gaza
Saturday, December 16 and 17, 2023
9:00am-12:00pm
StarFire Sports Complex

Soccer camp for the youth!
Ages: 5-16 y/o
$20 registration fee
100% of proceeds to Gaza Children Relief Fund

*at the time of this posting the donation part was not working nor the payment part of the registration. But the registration to hold your spot works.

Tatreez Workshop
2023-12-17 11:30 - 14:30 | WA
I am partnering with Baladna to do a Tatreez workshop on Sunday, December 17th. This will be a paid event, and ticket sales will be donated to the PCRF. I will send out a flyer soon, with a registration link. Please share with your friends and anyone you think might be interested – this is a Palestinians + allies and friends event, so feel free to share widely.

Save the Date: More info to come!

We Are Palestine: Art Reception
2024-01-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Suzanne Zahr, Art & Architecture, 2441 76th Ave SE, Ste 160, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States

Solidarity Dinner for Gaza
2024-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Muslim Assocation of Puget Sounds (MAPS), 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
KinderUSA is the leading American Muslim organization focused on the health and well-being of Palestinian children. We envision a free, just and peaceful Palestine where children thrive and look forward to a productive future, like children everywhere.
Every year, KinderUSA extends a helping hand to Gazan families, assisting them in recovering from economic losses that persist in their lives. With your support we look forward to continuing this essential work by providing additional support to families in need. Currently, ninety percent of Gazans rely on humanitarian aid to meet their daily nutritional needs.
Come join for an evening to support the work of KinderUSA as they serve and support Gazans on the ground today. Enjoy a traditional Palestinian meal and listen to inspirational speakers.

Bikini Kill at Capitol Theater: PCRF Fundraiser
2024-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Olympia Capitol Theater, 206 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Bikini Kill
Selma Al-Aswad
The Ghost Ease
A Benefit for Palestine Children’s Relief Fund
$40 GA & OFS
7pm doors / 8pm show
