PACC DAY 2020 Program Booklet

PALESTINIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER

INFO@PACCUSA.ORG 973-253-6145

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Co ntents SAV E T H E DAT E

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PROG RA M 4 A B OU T PACC

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TONIG H T ’ S P E RFO RM E RS

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PACC C A L E N DAR

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AYME N H A M D E H S C HO LARSHIP

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S CH O L A RS H I P P REC I P ITANTS

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CENS U S

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HOME L A N D P ROJ EC T

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G OLD S P O N S O RS

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S ILV E R S P O N S O RS

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B RON Z E S P O N S O RS

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R A F F L E S U RVE Y

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PACC F E E D BAC K S U RVE Y

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A P PL E BE E S CO U P O N

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PRINTING THANKS TO:

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PACC CONFERENCE

SAVE T HE DATE

MARCH 15, 2020

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APRIL 18, 2020

GRADUATION

JUNE 2020

ANNUAL GALA

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OCTOBER 4, 2020

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VISION To be recognized as the hub for all Palestine-related issues in New Jersey.

To learn about and celebrate the Palestinian history, culture, and identity.

To participate in services focused on empowering the success and well-being of the entire community.

CORE VALUES

PACC is strictly a non-political and non-religious whose mission is to sustain and strengthen ties to Palestinian heritage while empowering the success and well-being of the entire community PACC does this by providing social, cultural, educational, athletic, and recreational activities.

Get involved and keep and up with PACC www.paccusa.org 388 Lakeview Ave Clifton NJ, 07011.

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The Palestinian American Community Center is a registered 501c3 non-profit and tax except organization.

We believe the power of the word. If we say something, we will try our absolute best to follow through and do it. We expect to follow through and so we lead by example.

We strive for empowerment of our community, our staff, and ourselves in everything we do.

We try to become and put our optimal selves forward, hence empowering the well-being and success of the community as a whole.

Service is the backbone of PACC. We strive to provide the best service we can possibly offer to our constituents. The best is a constant work in progress and we are consistently working on providing better and better services. PACC was started and will continue to improve and grow by listening to the community needs and feedback.

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TO NIGHT ’S PE RFO RME RS HEADLINERS

MUHANAD KHALAF American Palestinian Singer

TAHANI SALAH Spoken Word Artist

HOST

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ASAD JUDEH

AYA MUSTAFA

AL BAYDAR

Dabke Troupe

MAIN SPEAKER

MAURA CONNELLY UNRWA Acting Executive Director

PERFORMERS

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Aleena Mustafa Amir Asmar Arafat Ayyad Asya Abudayyeh Bassan Odatalla Dalia Mustafa Deanna Alnatur Elias Abudayyeh Ekram Asmar Isra Khater Jalal Elntashe Jenna Hamdeh

Jenna Abuabeid Joleen Amer Lamees Abdallatif Layali Ayyad Layanne Abdallatif Majid Ali Maysam Mohamad Mohammed Abudayyeh Mohammed Ayyad Muhammad Otatalla Mustafa Yassin

Qasim Elnatshe Salam Abuabeid Rulan Yassin Sarra Asmar Sophia Yousef Taleen Yameen Wajdy Alhamza Zackaria Mustafa Najah Alhamza Nour Chaabane Omar Abuabeid

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PACC C ALE ND E R

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Ay m a n Ha m d e h Sc ho l arship

Make sure to apply at: paccusa.org Deadline: October 2020

On October 6th, 2015 our community lost a loving father, husband, son, uncle, brother, and friend in Ayman Hamdeh. Though he lived a short life, leaving us at the age of 32, he left behind a legacy that continues to inspire and touch the hearts of those who knew him, and even impact those who only heard of him after his death.

Being the oldest of six brothers, Ayman held a deep responsibility in being a role model and embodying the values instilled in him by his parents. He was a father figure to my brothers and me, teaching us some lasting lessons through his conduct. I remember when Ayman got his first job as a carpenter’s aid at thirteen.. He found $50 dollars on the floor and was worried because his boss had already left work for the day. Ayman could not let this pass by; he went to his boss’s house that same night to return the money. It was only afterwards that my family came to know through his boss that he was testing Ayman’s honesty, and he passed with flying colors. Beyond honesty, Ayman was also very helpful, generous with more than just his wealth. His kindness was witnessed by many; he was the first to give when it came to help the people of Gaza. Indeed, after his death, a family in Palestine shared with us that Ayman used to help them so much in private that they named their son in honor of him. Ayman would also help people whom he never knew. After his death, our family was comforted by stories of elderly people who told us that Ayman would pull over and help them carry their bags or that he would frequently give a ride to anyone who needed help. These small acts of kindness left a major impact on these individuals and on us when we learned of them.

Ayman was also intensely devoted to his family and community. When family needed him, he would drop everything he was doing to help. As a father, he loved his three children -- Jannah, Dana, and Muneer. He worked two jobs to see that they live a comfortable life. Although he wasn’t able to pursue an education, he aspired for his kids to receive a quality education and did everything within his ability to make this happen.

He also wanted his children to keep their cultural and religious identity, enrolling his kids in several of PACC’s programs and frequently bringing his kids to community events where he would be seen taking the initiative and volunteering to make these events successful. He wished for his children to grow up loving and living their Palestinian heritage as he did. Ayman was a strong supporter of PACC and he always encouraged his family to support the work it does for the community.

Ayman was a loving, giving person who cared deeply about the community. The Ayman Hamdeh Scholarship fund is one of the ways the community hopes to carry on his legacy. We hope the recipient of this award will be inspired to live up to the ideals Ayman embodied.

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Basel Hamdeh Ayman’s Brother

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Ay m an Ham d eh Scho l arship Recip ients 2019-2020

R E E M QA S E M Reem Qasem is a Palestinian American, born and raised in New Jersey. She is currently obtaining her MBA at William Paterson University, with a concentration in Accounting, and is expected to graduate in May of 2020. She started working at the Palestinian American Community Center in 2017 as an Americorps Vista and is currently the Office Manager. She values spending time with her loved ones and traveling in her free time.

TA I S I R A L FA R My name is Taisir Alfar I’m a pre-med student at Rutgers University. I’m also a member in NSCS (The National Society of Collegiate Scholars). I was living in Jordan before I moved to USA four years ago. I enjoy writing poetry in Arabic language. Also, I used to play karate back in Jordan.

Visit PACCUSA.ORG for requirements

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In October 2015, PACC launched their first ever scholarship in honor of Ayman Hamdeh’s memory. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and dear friend to many, passed away at the age of 32 on October 6, 2015. He left behind a wife and three children that were 11, 9, & 5 years old at the time. Ayman was one of the first supporters of the Palestinian American Community Center. He would always sign his children up for our programs and he would be the first to attend our many PACC events. To date we have had 5 recipients.

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C E NSUS

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Billion dollars in funds allocated

Minutes to ďŹ nish the census

Languages available for the census

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H O M E L A N D P ROJ EC T

The Palestinian American Community Center (PACC) proudly launches its fourth annual Homeland Project. The Homeland Project is organized and supervised

by PACC. The Homeland Project is a journey designed to offer participants a fun and educational experience of Palestine. The program intends to send its fourth group of travelers in the Summer of 2020. The program consists of three main components:

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A 10-day guided and interactive Pre-trip preparation consisting journey through occupied and of a mandatory one-day historic Palestine conference on Sunday, March 15th

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Post-trip project conducted under the supervision of the Homeland Project Steering Committee

The trip is a ten-day journey through the sites and landscapes of Palestine. Participants will be offered a once-in-a-lifetime experience to tour the country, explore its lands, delve into its rich history, taste its vibrant culture, and rediscover the roots of Palestine and its people. Participants will explore major cities, visit Palestinian refugee camps, engage in some community service and tour historical and cultural sites. They will travel to universities and meet with students and professors in thriving Palestinian institutions. Participants will also interact with Palestinians from different cultural and religious backgrounds. The journey throughout Palestine will provide participants a well-rounded on-the-ground experience they will never forget.

If chosen to be a regular participant of this trip, you will be expected to cover the expense of your flight and any border crossing fees. All other expenses will be covered by PACC. The trip is scheduled for beginning of August.

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Deadline to Apply: Sunday, April 5th.

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“CONGRATULATIONS & THANKS TO PACC FOR WHAT THEY DO FOR OUR COMMUNITY”

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WEDNESDAY , JANUARY 1 - 2020

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RSVP is required due to limited seating.

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GAZA The ongoing violence in Gaza creates an additional humanitarian crisis for Palestinians living in already deplorable conditions.

Bombings destroy buildings, kill innocent civilians, leave children orphaned and disrupt life in ways that have lasting impact.

Give today at baitulmaal.org/4gaza

But you can help alleviate some of their suffering with a generous gift today. Your donation of $60 will feed a family in Gaza for one month.

That’s 504 meals for just $2 a day.

RESPOND / SUSTAIN / THRIVE

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S URV E Y

“Census-sational Communities!” Campaign Survey

1. Did you know about the Census 2020 prior to this encounter?

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NO

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2. Did you know what the census data is used for on a federal level?

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3. Have you completed a census in previous decades?

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4. Would you have completed the 2020 Census had we not had this interaction?

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1. Overall this event met my expectations.

AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

2. I like the Clifton High School Auditorium as the event venue AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

3. I enjoyed the Dabka Performances AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

4. I enjoyed the Poetry AGREE

5. I enjoyed Zaffa Performance from Al-Baydar Group AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

6. I enjoyed the Family Feud game AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

7. I enjoyed the singing performance by Muhannad Khalaf AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

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8. I enjoyed the Speech by Maura Connelly (UNRWA) AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

9. I enjoyed the Arabic Class Song Performance AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

10. I enjoyed the Piano Performance AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

11. The Raffle Event had nice prizes AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

12. Overall, this event was very organized AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

13. I am likely to participate in any of the center’s programs.

AGREE

SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

14. I would give positive reviews to a friend about the center SOMEWHAT AGREE

DISAGREE

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AGREE

Dine at Applebee'sÂŽ and 10% of your bill will be donated to

The Palestinian American Community Center When you present this flyer to your server on

January 15th, 2020 4pm-10pm applebees.com * Donation percentage excludes tax, tip, alcohol and gift card sales. Valid at participating locations during specified hours.

Must present flyer in order for organization to receive credit for purchase. Flyers are not to be distributed in the restaurant or within the vicinity of the parking lot. You must bring this flyer for your donation to count. Dine-in only.

Please submit your requests for donations, sponsorships and youth connection by visiting dohertyinc.com/community-connection

at Applebee's of

375 Route 3 East Clifton, New Jersey 07014 9736995636

YOU MUST PRESENT THIS FLYER FOR YOUR DONATION TO COUNT!

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