Arab American Family Services (AAFS)

11/03/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported our event! We are officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 Please note: NO tickets will be available at the door.
We look forward to welcoming all of our attendees this Saturday for a wonderful event!

11/02/2026

🎨 Creativity brings us together! Join AAFS for **Canvas and Conversations**, an evening of art, laughter, and connection as we celebrate disability inclusion and a community where everyone belongs. 💛

📅 Thursday, November 19
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 7000 W. 111th St., Suite 100, Worth, IL 60482

Come express yourself, connect with others, and help us paint a more inclusive community!

10/28/2026

💜 Ending domestic violence takes all of us.

It takes believing survivors, holding those who cause harm accountable, challenging harmful beliefs, and building communities where safety and support are accessible to everyone.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join Arab American Family Services in turning awareness into action. Listen without judgment, speak up against abuse, and teach love and respect to future generations.

To every survivor: It is not your fault. You are not alone. You deserve safety, dignity, and support.

10/28/2026

🌻 Last week marked Invisible Disabilities Week, but awareness and inclusion matter every day.

Not all disabilities are visible. Everyone deserves to be believed, respected, and supported without having to prove their disability to others.

At Arab American Family Services, we encourage our community to lead with compassion, challenge assumptions, and help create spaces where everyone feels included.

Swipe to learn more about invisible disabilities and how we can build a more understanding community. 💛

10/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who woke up early and joined us for AAFS’s 19th Annual Domestic Violence & Cancer Awareness Walk on October 10! 💜

We walked in faith, not in fear for survivors, for families, for hope, and together.

Thank you to our incredible speakers: Dalila Fridi, State Representative Mary Gill, Dr. Edris Asfour, Ibtisam Rahima, Mariam Alotaibi, Megan Rosado, Shaikh Hassan Natour, and Officer Fadi Hasan. Your stories and words of strength reminded us that no one walks alone.

Thank you also to our Gender-Based Violence Team, our volunteers, and every sponsor who made the day possible.

10/20/2026

Glisten's National School Climate Survey is now open!

If you’re MENA / SWANA youth, 13 or older, and attended grades K-12 in the U.S. during the 2025–26 school year, you can take the survey now.

It’s anonymous, takes about 30 minutes, and helps us understand what students need to feel safe, supported, and affirmed at school.

Take the survey: glisten.org/nscs27

10/16/2026

💜 This week, our team at AAFS wore purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and here's why. 💜

"Their wounds matter." "No one should suffer in silence." "Everyone deserves to be safe in their relationships." "Awareness means nothing without action."

Domestic violence is not a private matter. It deserves to be seen, discussed, and met with action. We stand with survivors, we believe them, and we will keep breaking the silence.

Why do you wear purple? Share it in the comments and tag someone who stands with survivors too. 💜

📞 If you or someone you know needs help, our 24/7 Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline is here for you.

10/12/2026

Community, we are close. Buy your tickets today!

Check out our upcoming gala event. You sure don't want to miss it. Reserve your seat today by scanning the QR code or visiting the registration link: https://bit.ly/4fNLsRM

Featuring special guest speaker Alana Hadid — activist, author, and creative director.
We'll also honor outstanding community leaders whose dedication has made a lasting impact:
🌿 Rima Meroueh
🌿 State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid
🌿 Sheri Maali
🌿 The Baste Family

🎤 Emceed by Jameeleh Shelo
🎤 Singer / Entertainment by Noor Kurdi

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕔 Reception: 5:00 PM | Program: 6:00 PM
📍Chicago Marriott Oak Brook Hotel: 1401 W 22nd St Oak Brook, IL 60523

Tickets are now available!
🎟️ General Admission: $250
🎟️ Table of 10: $2500

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Reserve your seat today by scanning the QR code or visiting the registration link: https://bit.ly/4fNLsRM

AAFS CELEBRATING 25 YEARS-- ROOTED IN COMMUNITY Celebrating 25 Years -- Rooted In Community. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 25 years of compassionate social services, community partnership, and lasting impact. Our 25th Anniversary Gala honors a quarter-century of strength...

10/11/2026

Today’s AAFS 19th Annual Walk in Faith, Not in Fear Domestic Violence and Cancer Walk was a success, made possible by everyone who came out to show their love and support for our survivors. 💜

A heartfelt thank-you to all of our sponsors, legislators (State Rep Mary Gill Rick Ryan for State Representative and hurley, speakers, board, staff, and volunteers who helped make this event possible.

Together, we continue to raise awareness, inspire hope, and stand in solidarity with survivors. Thank you for walking with us in faith, not in fear! 🙏🏽💜🎗️