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The Dallas Morning News: North Texas Muslim community must talk to young people about mental health

May 19, 2021
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PLANO, TX. – Mona Kafeel, Executive Director of the Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation (TMWF), writes for The Dallas Morning News about the realities of mental health among Muslim youth. “When young adults reach out and seek help from mental health professionals, they face a major barrier with a lack of cultural understanding by most professionals and service providers.” Kafeel Read the full piece here. Don’t forget to watch and share the first part of our mental health awareness campaign. Use the hashtag #WhatWillPeopleSay!

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The Dallas Morning News: Retiring founder of Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation leaves a legacy of strong, kind leadership

December 28, 2020
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Rifat Malik of The Dallas Morning News writes about the retirement of TMWF’s founder, Dr. Hind Jarrah, and the impact the Texas nonprofit has had on the local community. Dr. Jarrah passes the torch to Mona Kafeel, who has been appointed Executive Director. As the nonprofit celebrates 15 years of championing interfaith sisterhood and providing social services for thousands of vulnerable women and children, it’s also paying a farewell tribute to its retiring co-founder and a beloved community leader, Hind Jarrah.” Malik Read the full piece here.

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TMWF Announces Mona Kafeel as Interim Executive Director

April 16, 2020
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Click here for the official Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Aliah Henry The Henry Group 214-699-7986 Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation Announces Mona Kafeel as Interim Executive Director PLANO, TX. – Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation (TMWF) announces it has named Mona Kafeel as its Interim Executive Director, effective April 1, 2020. Kafeel brings a wealth of organizational experience and community leadership to her next stage of strategic service. Having joined the TMWF in 2007, she most recently served as Chief Philanthropy and Operating Officer and was responsible for its operational management and long-term strategic goals. In…

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Survivor Safety Net during Covid-19

April 2, 2020
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TMWF is raising funds to support survivors of domestic abuse. We need your support during this critical time for our families. Donate here. Funds will impact our mission by: – Providing emergency assistance to survivors laid off or with reduced income – Purchasing medical and safety supplies for our shelters – Supplementing other basic need emergency costs for our families – Securing licenses and tech equipment for online work, school, counseling and case management Donate here: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/tmwf If you’re on Facebook, you can also contribute to our Facebook fundraiser! Thank you for being a #PeaceChampion

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Covid-19 Update 1

April 2, 2020
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Dear TMWF Friends and Family, We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this time. We are continuing to closely monitor information provided by local public health agencies and the CDC on the progression of the COVID‐19 outbreak in the United States. In keeping with these guidelines, and in recognition of the critical role of the services we provide to those experiencing domestic abuse, we are implementing changes to our operations. TMWF is now limiting the number of personnel in the office in order to protect their health and those who we serve. To avoid any disruption of service, please email…

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