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Champion of Change: Executive Director Lena Alhusseini

On October 20th, our Executive Director, Lena Alhusseini, was honored by the White House as a Champion of Change for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Lena joined 13 additional honorees in Washington DC for an inspirational…

October 24, 2011


Screening: Eid Milad Laila (Laila’s Birthday)

Join AAFSC and Alwan for the Arts for a free screening of Eid Milad Laila (Laila’s Birthday) on November 17th at 7:00 PM at 150 Court Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Eid Milad Laila…

October 18, 2011


Executive Director, Lena Alhusseini, Selected as a White House Champion of Change

The Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) is proud to announce that our Executive Director, Lena Alhusseini, has been selected by the White House as a Champion of Change for Domestic Violence Awareness. Ms. Alhusseini, who…

October 17, 2011


Screening: Ahlaam (Dreams)

Join AAFSC and Alwan for the Arts for a free screening of Ahlaam (Dreams) on October 13th at 7:00 PM at 150 Court Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Ahlaam by Mohamed Al-Daradji Iraq, UK,…

October 3, 2011


Save the Date: 17th Anniversary Benefit Gala

April 12, 2012 6:30 – 9:30 PM Helen Mills 135 East 26th Street Join AAFSC for our 17th Anniversary Benefit Gala as we honor and celebrate artists and arts-based organizations that create and utilize unique…

October 1, 2011


Womensphere Week and AAFSC

Have you heard the news? We have been selected to participate in Womensphere Week’s Crowdrise fundraiser as one of the 14 leading non-profits focused on empowering women and girls. Today, they are launching their campaign…

September 16, 2011


Feareless Factor Woman of the Year

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Lena Alhusseini, for being honored as a 2011 Fearless Factor Woman of the Year! The Fearless Factor Woman of the Year Award celebrates women who stand up for what they…

September 13, 2011


The Maria Project and AAFSC

We’re so excited to announce that we will be partnering with The Maria Project again this year for a special performance during Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Join us on October 19th at 7:30 PM at…

September 7, 2011


Free Screening: These Girls (El-Banate Dol)

Join AAFSC and Alwan for the Arts for a free screening of “These Girls” (El-Banate Dol) by Tahani Rached on Thursday, September 15th at 7:00 PM at AAFSC (150 Court Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY…

September 5, 2011


Fall Programs and Classes

Though we’re sad that summer has come to an end, we’re excited for the new classes and programs taking place this fall at AAFSC. Most of our programs will look familiar, but this October, we…

September 1, 2011