ETHAAR

Empowering Families

ETHAAR AT A GLANCE

Ethaar is a community-driven, non-profit organization in Georgia, dedicated to helping local refugees and underserved families achieve self-reliance through education and leadership development. Our core value is to put the needs of others before our own, driven by kindness and compassion. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our community.

Transform Lives

Empower the Families through Education, Life Skills, and Leadership.

Join Ethaar in Creating a Lasting Impact

Our Impact

"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth" - Muhammad Ali

3000+

Individuals Benefited from Ethaar’s Initiative s

$435,205

Spent in Financial Assistance

293

Women New Drivers

5000+

Drive Items Distributed

“Love For Others
What You Love For Yourself”

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OUR PROGRAMS

WOMEN BEHIND THE WHEEL

Safe Driving to a Career

E3
Program

Celebrating Academic Dedication

WELCOMe
PROGRAM

Home Essentials for Every Family

CRISIS
INTERVENTION

Emergency Short Term Assistance

CASE
MANAGEMENT

Case by Case

LIFE
SKILLS

Growth & Integration

COMMUNITY BENEFIT DRIVES

Tailored to Needs

Community Service Program

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Our Partners

Ethaar works alongside other organizations to scale our ability to help underserved families

Every year, Nooshin and her incredible community rally together to support Ethaar families with their winter needs — and this year was no exception. 🌟
Thanks to their generosity and Nooshin’s tireless effort, they raised enough funds to

Our deepest gratitude to islamicreliefusa (IRUSA) for continually supporting Ethaar and believing so strongly in our mission and vision. Your unwavering partnership allows us to keep serving our community through a team of dedicated, compassionate in

We truly appreciate all of the in-kind clothing donations we’ve received. Thanks to your generosity, our families have had their needs met, with more to spare! We will be taking a break from collecting used clothing until the end of April; howe

🚨 URGENT: New USCIS Policy Impacts Afghan Refugees

USCIS has just announced a sweeping decision that will re-interview Afghan refugees who arrived in the United States between January 2021 and February 2025.
This move also places a freeze on all pe

“The Prophet ﷺ said: ‘None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.’”
— Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated new and gently used jacket

An estimated 250,000 refugees and other humanitarian visa holders will lose SNAP benefits under the new rules.

“While we are concerned about any person in this country going hungry needlessly, there is something spectacularly cruel about ripp

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who dedicate their time to keeping our space organized and welcoming!

This week, our team sorted through donations, created bags of essentials for families scheduled to come in, and ensured our clothing ar

Girls Rising Strong – Session 9: Effective Communication & Relationships

This week, our girls explored what effective communication truly means — expressing yourself clearly, listening with empathy, and understanding others with res

Congratulations to this lovely family on the birth of their precious baby!

Through Ethaar’s Welcome to the World Program, parents take part in an online educational workshop covering all things baby — from care to comfort. Once they pas

Last week, our VP and Co-founder, Mona Megahed, spent an hour with the first graders at AlFalah teaching them about the power of philanthropy. 💕

Each year, these bright little minds learn what Ethaar truly means — to love for others more than

❄️ As temperatures drop, many of our clients are struggling to stay warm this winter. With rising costs and cuts in SNAP benefits, even a simple winter jacket is out of reach for some families.

🧥 We’re collecting new and gently used jackets f

✨ Girls Rising Strong – Session 6: Discipline ✨

In this session, our girls explored the concept of discipline; not just as self-control, but as a form of commitment and balance. They learned that being disciplined means staying consistent in g

#communitysupport Ethaar's welcome home program continues to help families trickling into the United States with Diversity Visas (DV) or the lottery system.

Because Diversity Visa (DV) families arrive in the U.S. without government-funded resettleme

On this blessed Friday, please help us provide the gift of warmth to families who are struggling a little more this season due to rising inflation and reduced SNAP benefits.
You can make a difference — purchase a blanket from our wishlist and h

Girls Rising Strong — Session 5 💪✨
This week’s session focused on bravery: what it means to be truly courageous through the lens of Islam and youth.

Our 11 girls explored how bravery isn’t just about fearlessness, but about standi

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to ask how they can help.

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, many families have experienced interruptions in their SNAP benefits and are facing increased food insecurity.

To respond to this urgent need

🍎 SNAP Benefits Update: How the Government Shutdown Impacts Families in Georgia

Did you know that 1 in 8 Americans rely on the SNAP program for help buying food for their families?

Starting November 1, 2025, individuals in Georgia who receive SNAP

🌸 When women unite with purpose, real change happens. 🌸

Last weekend I truly enjoyed meeting several members of Muslim Women Making A Difference! It was such a lovely gathering of inspiring women who share a passion for making a real difference an

E3 Program Student Recognized for High Academic Achievement

As part of Ethaar’s initiative to recognize and reward students who excel in their school performance, Ms. Narwan Sarmad, a dedicated young woman and active participant in the E3 Yout

Gratitude in Action 💛

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated in support of our Hygiene Wishlist! Because of your incredible generosity, we were able to collect:

🧺 Laundry Detergent: 122
🧴 Shampoo: 100
🌿 Pine Sol: 84
🧼 Hand Soap: 108
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