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We would like to congratulate and thank the Irving Arts Center Staff and the Islamic Art Revival Series (IARS) Team for an outstanding Public Opening Reception on September 17, 2016, of IARS 5th Annual Juried International Exhibition of Contemporary Islamic Art at the Irving Arts Center. Fifteen of the participating artists were on hand to welcome over 200 guests at the private and public screening. Among the guests were Irving Art Center’s board members, and

Interview With Salma Abugideiri, Peaceful Families Project (PFP) Trainer and Consultant The Annual Ramadan Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign is a partnership between TMWF and local imams.  This partnership aims to cultivate peace in our homes especially given the emphasis during this holy month on self-improvement and reflection. The campaign’s goal is to educate the community regarding how to recognize as well as prevent domestic violence (DV), and to highlight sources that are available to help. The Peaceful

Responding to the Orlando Community Tragedy Behavioral Health Resources To Foster Resilience The emotional toll from the mass shooting earlier this week in Orlando, Florida, continues to resonate both locally and nationwide. Following a tragedy of this magnitude, mental health support can make a substantial difference in beginning to heal a traumatized community. SAMHSA has tools and resources to support survivors, community members, responders, and behavioral health providers to foster recovery and resilience. Click here

All Our Brothers and Sisters 5th Annual TMWF Mother’s Day Luncheon   We would like to thank everyone who joined us at our Mother’s Day Luncheon. Thank you to Rabbi Elana Ann Zelony, Shaykh Omar Suleiman, Rev. Dr. Michael W. Waters. We hope you were inspired by these great panelists as much as we were! Rabbi Elana Ann Zelony, Rev. Dr. Michael W. Waters,and Shaykh Omar Suleiman We are honored and blessed that we have such incredible

A Texas Foundation with Muslim Roots Promotes Violence-Free Homes for All Amaya* came to the United States with her three children, seeking asylum because of the severe abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband in her country of origin. Other providers gave her resources regarding pro bono legal services, but no one actually helped her because her case was complex. Mahira* feared she’d never get her seven children back after they were removed