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SUMMARY:ACCESS 54th Anniversary Dinner
DESCRIPTION:DETROIT\, MI\n\nDuring these most challenging times\, ACCESS re
 mains committed to alleviating suffering and creating a better future. Des
 pite the immense pain we have all experienced in the last year\, we have c
 ontinued our dedication to the empowerment of millions across the state of
  Michigan and the rest of the country. With more than 120 programs operati
 ng in Southeast Michigan\, along with four esteemed national institutions
 —the Arab American National Museum (AANM)\, the Center for Arab American
  Philanthropy (CAAP)\, the Center for Arab Narratives (CAN)\, and the Nati
 onal Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC)—ACCESS honors our her
 itage while uplifting individuals and families regionally and amplifying t
 he collective Arab American voice nationally.\n\nThe ACCESS Dinner honors 
 our roots and unwavering commitment to our communities while highlighting 
 all that we have worked for to accomplish our vision for the future. It's 
 a unique opportunity for local and national supporters to come together fo
 r a powerful night that raises critical funds to help our agency rise to m
 eet today's challenges\, offer impactful programs\, and address community 
 needs.\n\nThis evening brings together almost 2\,000 community members\, f
 riends and supporters including business\, corporate and nonprofit leaders
 . The ACCESS 54th Anniversary Dinner promises to be a memorable night that
  highlights our cultural heritage and the achievements of people in our co
 mmunities by honoring our distinguished 2025 Arab American of the Year\, 
 Dr. Rami Nashashibi. Dr. Nashashibi is a Palestinian American community a
 ctivist\, academic\, artist\, and founding Executive Director of Chicago-b
 ased nonprofit Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) which advances soci
 al justice\, delivers a range of direct services\, and cultivates the arts
  in urban communities. He is the recipient of several prestigious communit
 y service awards\, including a 2017 MacArthur Fellowship\, and his work ha
 s been featured on national and international media outlets.\n\nPlease joi
 n us as a sponsor of this signature event—a partner of ACCESS and a supp
 orter of our mission of empowering individuals and families locally and na
 tionally. Help us continue being a beacon of hope and solidarity in our co
 mmunities\, making a difference in the lives of countless people.\n\nStay 
 tuned for more details and be sure to check out this video(link is exter
 nal) highlighting Dr. Nashashibi's impact.\n\nThe ACCESS 54th Anniversar
 y Dinner is happening on Wednesday\, April 16\, 2024\, at the Detroit Mar
 riot at the Renaissance Center. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
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