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American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
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About ADC
ADC is a grassroots civil rights organization which welcomes
people of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities as
members.
Did you know?
Over 3 million Americans can trace their roots back to an
Arab country.
ADC is committed to:
1. Empowering Arab Americans;
2. Defending the civil rights of all people of Arab heritage in the United States;
3. Promoting civic participation;
4. Encouraging a balanced U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and;
5. Supporting freedom and development in the Arab World.
Now more than ever, the Arab-American community needs a
powerful, effective national and local organization to defend
its interests. ADC is that organization. ADC was founded in
1980 by former U.S. Senator James Abourezk.
Contact: AnneMarie Morrison 602-748-5030
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THE SUDANESE AMERICAN CENTER
IN ARIZONA
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The Sudanese American Center in Arizona is a non-profit,
non-political, cultural, social, and charitable organization for
the welfare of the Sudanese Americans, and for the purpose
of promoting and celebrating the Sudanese heritage and
cultural identity. The Center was organized in 2004 and
granted 501(a)(3) status in 2006. The Center has recently
moved to it's new headquarter in the city of Mesa.
Programs and activities includes:
• Sunday school for the youth and new generations.
• Organize and host festivals, cultural events, workshops, and seminars.
• Help ease the transition of the members into a more productive life in the local American society.
• Improve the life style of its members by providing educational, training, and business opportunities.
• Establish a center for information and a library for Sudanese books, artifacts and collections.
• Enhance and strengthen the relationships and understanding between the Sudanese people and citizens of the United States of America.
• Establish a center for the Sudanese Women Association
The Sudanese American Center in Arizona
546 N. Vineyard, Mesa, AZ 85201
www.sudaneseamericancenteraz.com
Telephone: (480) 733 -1856
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Somali-American United Council
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P.O.BOX 10552 PHOENIX, AZ 85064
Commitment to Service and Empowerment
The Somali-American United Council, a non-profit organization,
was legally formed in July 2006 (File no- 1290737-0) as a
response to the growing need to connect the Somalis in the
community with each other, and to help newly arrived families
adjust to their new lives; the new location, the new language,
and the new culture. The Somali American United Council of
Arizona has been developed to guide the Somali Community to
better integrate into the American society, while preserving their
own culture and to plan/ implement Community Development
Programs. These community development programs will be
organized according to the needs of the Somali-American
Community in Arizona.
2500 E. Thomas Rd. Suite 100
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Contacts:
Mohamed Ali Abukar, Ph.D.
President, SAUC
(435) 512-9108
Said Adam, Vice President
Somali American United Council
(480) 600-8999
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American Moderate Muslims for Public Awareness
AMMPA
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American Moderate Muslims for Public Awareness “AMMPA”
is a project for political organization that is dedicated to
establish a vibrant Muslim American community through
promoting the Islamic values of Peace, Justice, Equality,
Freedom and Democracy, to enhance positive change in the
public opinion of our American society with respect to issues
that concern our Muslim community, and to help safeguard
America and protect our civil liberties.
Our vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual
understanding
Our scope of implementing this vision includes:
• Providing an accurate portrayal of Islam and Muslims in mass media and popular culture,
• Educating the American public, both Muslim and non- Muslim, about Islam,
• Building alliances with Muslim and non-Muslims groups who share goals, and promoting and enhancing a secular
American Muslim’s society and supporting a complete
separation between religion and state in our country.
Contact: Mohammad Riyad 602-228-8035
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PAKISTAN AMERICAN
CULTURAL SOCIETY
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VISION:
To be recognized as a
leader in providing quality
ser vices to the community. |
United We Stand
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MISSION:
To preserve the Pakistani
culture and en hance the
quality of life of the community
in Arizona by providing
appropriate programs
and suitable services for
children, youth, adult, and
senior citizens.
Mailing address:
PACS
Tel 602-299-0017
P.O. Box 10575
Glen dale, AZ 85318
E-mail address:
pacs@pacspacs.com
Website: www.pacspacs.com |
Executive Council:
Khizer Hayat
Asif Majeed
Javaid Lodhi
Qamar U. Zaman
Syed Itrat Hussain Naqvi
Dr. Ahmed Khan
Tariq Rana
Eyen-UL-Haq
Naheed Kerby
Fayyaz Uddin
Shakil Alavi
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THE SOMALI ASSOCIATION
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The Somali Association of Arizona was official in 1992 and granted 501(c)(3) status in 2001. The organization continues to help needy and newly
arriving Somalis and other refugees in Arizona through a variety of direct services and key community partnerships. |
Mission and History:
The mission of the Somali Association of Arizona is to encourage and promote economic self-sufficiency to the refugee community and facilitate successful integration into mainstream society, while addressing existing cultural and economic values.
Programs:
The SAA provides many supportive services, both directly and in partnership with other refugee service providers. Programs include
but are not limited to:
• After School program. Youth leadership and tutoring.
• English as a Second Language classes.
• Citizenship classes.
• Women’s Support Group. Every Tuesday the women of the community gather to share and celebrate challenges and successes.
• Summer Jobs for Youth. The SAA successfully placed 15 students into summer jobs in 2003
• Workshops for local community, law enforcement officers, refugee service providers and educators.
• Social Service Center. To assist SAA clients toward self-sufficiency. |
The Somali Association of Arizona seeks to find balance, and honor heritage and experience
while embracing the country and people welcoming these refugees to a new home. This desire, this dream, this destiny is contained in the mantra, “We are all refugees; we are all Americans.”
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3644 EAST MCDOWELL
ROAD, SUITE 210
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
PHONE: 602-277-7662
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Grand Canyon Minority Supplier
Development Council
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The Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council, which serves the Hispanic,
African American, Asian and Native American business communities, continues its revitalization with all new “stuff”.It has a new staff, new office location, new logo, new marketing brochure, new marketing campaign to reach seasoned minority firms,
new growth, and new goals & initiatives. Their new “Project Look Ahead” is designed to increase business opportunities for their certified minority firms. The council will soon be announcing the appointment of their new Ambassadors who will play a significant role in the continued growth of the council. The council certifies and advocates for minority businesses in AZ.
Ron Williams, President/CEO of the Council, relayed that, “these were necessary changes”.
The Council, which recently had its Open House at their new location, added new staff members Carmen Johnson and Gena Morales. The new logo is a major component of the new marketing campaign that will include a new brochure and new promo video. Williams avowed that, “the council is committed to serving its purpose of developing MBEs of all sizes. When I began my tenure a year ago, the entire council team had
to “get real” about the failing state of the council and make a conscious effort to either “lead, follow, or get out of the way”. We have made some major breakthroughs and I am buoyant about the council’s future”.
In 2006, the council is looking forward to hosting the National Quarterly Conference at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, and its annual events: Awards Dinner & Dance, Trade Fair & Business Summit, Golf Tournament and Holiday Reception. More information is available at 602-495-9950 or www.gcmsdc.org
340 E. Palm Lane, Suite A-100, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-495-9950/Fax: 602-495-9943
Email: programs@gcmsdc.org / Web: www.gcmsdc.org |
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Council on American Islamic Relations of Arizona
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Arizona chapter (CAIRAZ)
is dedicated to presenting an Islamic perspective on issues of
importance to the American public. In offering that perspective, we
seek to empower the Muslim community in America through political
and social activism.
CAIR’s vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding.
CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
CAIR-AZ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-deductible grassroots advocacy and civil rights organization. The national headquarters for CAIR is in Washington, D.C. and there are over 32 affiliated CAIR chapters across America. CAIR was established to promote
an accurate image of Islam and Muslims in America. We believe that misrepresentations of Islam today are most often the result of ignorance on the part of non-Muslims and reluctance on the part of Muslims to clearly articulate our beliefs.
CAIR-AZ was formed in July 2001 and we opened the doors to our office in February 2003. Since then, we have made a positive impact on the Arizona community, with dozens of stories and consistent coverage in all local mainstream media outlets.
As a leading voice for the Arizona Muslim Community, we strive to maintain the highest ethical standards in all of our endeavors. In our work towards portraying an accurate image of Islam in America, we offer diverse training presentations, workshops, and seminars to empower and motivate the American Muslim community to participate effectively in political, social, and civic activism.
Contact: Mohammed AbuHannoud, Civil Rights Director
(602) 262-2247 or (602) 460-9987 |
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480-921-FREE (3733)
480-784-4MAS (4627)
info@masaz.org
www.masaz.org
2121 S. Priest Dr,
Suite 111
Tempe, Arizona 85282
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MAS is an independent American Muslim organization with a staunchly clear and firm American identity operating with full respect and compliance of our laws and constitution. We subscribe to the values and ideals of our faith, our state, and the law of this great nation. The administrative and organizational structure and methodology of MAS is well known and public. We maintain the highest level of transparency and believe in the tenants of public work in a free society.
Our coalitions and activities promote social justice and human dignity for all. Through education, we create a bridge between religion and civil society. |
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The Association of Afghans in Arizona
The Association of Afghans in Arizona is a non-profi and nonpolitical organization. We are interested primarily in honoring our cultural events on special occations. The Association is open to all Afghans in Arizona. Once a year the Association offers an eight weeks seminar with the financial help from IRC to assist Aghan youth learning about Afghan and Americn cultures. We try to get together during Eids and the New Year. We also help Afghans who have deaths in their families in the burial process and so on. From time to time Afghan families
approach the Association to mediate between them in case disputes arise particularly among their youngsters and help them understand legal ramifications. We also celebrate the Father and the Mother days, have conferences and exchange gifts during those occasions. Except from IRC and the Afghans who pay their annual
membership of $10 per head, the Association does not receive any financial assistance from any other domestic or foreign persons or organizations.
Board of Directors made up of a President (currently Professor Dr. Zabioullah Eltezam), two vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, a publicity director, cultural affairs organizor.
1189 E. Liberty Lane, Gilbert, Az 85296
(480) 857-8158.
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Pakistan Information and Cultural Organization, Inc. (PICO)
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Private, Non-Profit, Tax Exempt 501 (c), (3) – 86-0980796
Mission: To Promote our Heritage, Culture, Traditions and Values.
Goals:
1. Provide information about Pakistan.
2. Volunteer time to enhance the quality of life in the community.
3. Create public awareness and support cultural institutions and major projects in visual and performing arts that are representative of national, regional and local cultures.
4. Increase accessibility to the arts and help develop new and future audiences.
5. Promote vocational and career education opportunities.
6. Create a forum by leveraging the Internet to promote fair and positive dialogue in the
community.
Leadership Team:
President: Dr. Rashda Kaif
480-515-2030
Vice President: Mr. Javed Khan 602-290-1546
Secretary: Ms. Zarina Jaffer
480-628-2712
Treasurer: Mr. Altaf
Rajabally 602-284-9116
Contacts:
Mail: 22901 N. 91st Way,
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Email: info@pakistaninformation.org
Web: www.pakistaninforma tion.org
Phone: 480-515-2030, 602-284-9116
Fax: 623-572-9526
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The Arizona Refugee
Community
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Mission: Providing educational opportunities, advocacy and empowerment services to the refugee community. Services include: English as a Second Language Classes, Citizenship
classes, and informational services. All services are free to refugees.
Our activities include:
• ESL classes (partnering with Glendale Elementary School District, Gary Tang Center)
• Survivors of Torture Program (PAST) partnering with Catholic Social Service
• International Youth Group
• Youth Leadership Workshops
• Citizenship classes (partnering with Area Agency on Aging)
• Educational Seminars for schools (support from St. Luke’s Health Initiatives)
• Workshops in Health and Crime Prevention
• Employment and housing assistance
Arizona Refugee Community Center is a non-profit organization. The center is always looking for volunteers and donations for families and
the center.e
Arizona Refugee Community Center
4788 W. Bethany Home Rd. # A
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 931-9240
email arizonarefugee@aol.com
Contact: Teraysa Hightower
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Palestine Association
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A group dedicated to promoting Palestinian heritage, culture, and history in the Valley. Working with local Palestinian and non-Palestinian communities to create awareness, understanding and knowledge especially among young Palestinian Americans to keep the Palestinian way of life alive well. Friends of Palestine organizes events, trips, dances, exhibits, and other functions for the community.
For information contact:
Marwan Ahmad
(602) 258-7770
Phoenix, AZ
Friends of Palestine at ASU
Our goal is to raise awareness about Palestine, its people, its history, its culture and its conflicts. Anyone interested in learning about Palestine or participating in the club's activities and events is
more than welcome!
Contact us for more info or for participation at:
friendsofpalestine@hotmail.com
or you can email Hanin Bearat at Hanin.Bearat@asu.edu
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Turkish American Association of Arizona
(TAA-AZ)
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Our mission is to enhance the expression of Turkish Culture in its diversity and richness and build a strong Turkish-American community in Arizona. We are working to achieve this mission as an open organization, involving people of diverse backgrounds via cultural, educational, artistic and charitable activities.
Contact Number- President- (602) 332 7670
president@taaaz.org
Website : http://www.taaaz.org
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 373,
Tempe, AZ 85280-0373
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Bangladesh Association of Phoenix
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1062 S. Seton, Mesa, AZ 85206,
Tel.: 602-367-3963, fax: 480-854-3083
E- mail: bap_arizona @yahoo.com, |
Bangladesh Association of phoenix (BAP) is a non-profit socio-cultural organization of Bangladeshis living in the valley. Since it’s inception in 1986, this association has been serving the greater Phoenix community. The association
aims to main tain a close bond between Bangladeshis living here and present a picture of Bangladesh in this multicultural Phoenix society.
BAP arranges cultural programs, social gatherings, and annual picnics to celebrate different occasions. The association steps up in times of emer gency, and is involved in charity activities, whether it’s here or back home in Bangladesh.
Contact:
President
MD. Mahabub Rahim 602-367-3963
Vice President
Manash Maitra 480-895-6851
General Secretary
Masud Khandaker 480-833-9400
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Bosnian Folklore
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This authentic Bosnian Folkloric dance group performs at communit events and celebrations. It is the first of its kind in Arizona and continues to teach the traditional dancing to young generations.
For information contact
Bahrija at: 480-894-0932 |
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Asian Pacific Community in Action
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| Asian Pacific Community in Action (APCA) was established in 2002, its mission to improve the health and well being of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community in Maricopa County through empowerment, health promotion and disease prevention services. |
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APCA is the only non-profit organization in Arizona to conduct formal health-related research and provide community health outreach in the API community. “First” accomplishments in Arizona have been by APCA as follows:
• Coordinated the first Breast Health Education Seminar targeting Asian women in December 2002
• Hosted the first Asian Health Fair in April 2003
• Held the first Asian Health Forum in October 2003
• Organized the first Asian Health Forum focusing on hepatitis B in November 2004
• Completed the first Needs Assessment targeting the Chinese and Vietnamese communities in 2003
• Completed the first Needs Assessment targeting the Filipino and Korean communities in 2005
Its current work is:
• APCA is networking and conducting community outreach in order to publicize the organization and its efforts. It has organized community clinics focusing on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hepatitis B and related diseases, osteoporosis, tobacco use prevention, cessation and related diseases since November 2004
• Working with the Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Tobacco Education Prevention Programs to outreach to the API community about tobacco use prevention and cessation.
• Development of a community health worker program and pool of API language assistants. |
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AMWA American Muslim
Women's Association
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American Muslim Women’s Association, AMWA - a Non-profit, tax exempt (501)(c)(3) organization dedicated to community service and committed to improving the economic status of all women in need.
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AMWA’s key objectives are:
1. To promote a positive image of Islam
2. Help women from all ethnic and religious backgrounds to attain self sufficiency
3. Provide emergency financialassistance to needy women and families
4. Offer scholarships to women returning to school
5. Assist in theresettlement of refugee families |
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AMWA has been working in Phoenix since 1997 and annually sponsors an Eid dinner for the community at large.
To learn more about AMWA or to become a member please visit AMWA’s website at http://www.amwaaz.org or contact our membership coordinator, Mrs. Mehwish Bilal at 480-
626-0980
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The Cultural Cup Food Bank
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The Cultural Cup Food Bank Inc. Is a non-profit 501c3,nonsectarian organization established to provide
alternative emergency food for those in need who have religious,health and dietary food restrictions |
Our goal for 2007 is to open a free clinic :Limited medical services provided by “all volunteer” doctors and nurses for those who are without insurance or can't get medical insurace.
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Call or send donations to the Cultural Cup Food Bank inc.
P.O. BOX 32923 PHOENIX AZ. 85064-2923
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The New address is 537 E.Osborn Rd. PHX AZ.85012
Office 602-266-8370
Fax 602 274-0755 |
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NAAMA
(National Arab AmericanMedical Association)
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NAAMA (National Arab American Medical Association) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical,
educational and charitable organization of medical professionals of Arab descent. The Arizona chapter seeks to create friendship between medical professionals (doctors, pharmacists, nurses andmedical researchers) in the state so that to support continuation of medical education among the professionals and to participate in improving then healthcare of our community locally and in the Arab world. We coordinate our efforts with the national organization. |
We have yearly banquet in January, picnics and educational programs throughout
the year. You can
contact Marwan Bahu at 4806070486. |
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