To Beirut from Atlanta, with Love Teresa Abboud is interviewed by Channel 2 Action News. Zain Habal created a Lebanese flag using Legos. On Sunday, August 9, the Atlanta community gathered at Alif Institute for a vigil to share their grief, support, and love for the Lebanese people whose lives were devastated by the blast […]
Reading Club for Kids
Register Now! Cost: $30Dates: January – August 2022 Fun and educational for kids of all ages! Eight months of online access to over 800 books with activities and games through the reading app Nahla wa Nahil! Each child will have a personal account. Books will be suggested according to age, reading level, and interest. Kids […]
7/17 – Good News: LA MAISON MASLOUHI, Cultural Connections Supporting Black Lives Matter
Following the civil unrest and anguish of the past few months, organizations far and near have sought to play their part in supporting social justice through the Black Lives Matter Movement. La Maison Maslouhi is no exception. Founded by Mustapha and Sarah Ezzarghani in 2012, Maslouhi is an organization dedicated to “making the career of […]
6/22 – Summer Reading Club for Kids
Register Now! Fun and educational for kids of all ages! Ten weeks of online access to over 800 books with activities and games through the reading app Nahla wa Nahil! Each child will have a personal account. Books will be suggested according to age, reading level, and interest. Kids can choose from a wide variety […]
Good Neighbors, Good News: North Sandy Springs Pop-Up Food Pantry (by Amani Elkhatib)
What would you do if you were unable to feed your children in the midst of a global pandemic? The inspiring efforts of one local community bring us together in a time of need. A pop-up food pantry first piloted to feed Sandy Springs Charter Middle School (Feed SSMS) has now expanded to provide aid […]
5/5: #GivingTuesdayNow + Going Live at 11am and 5pm!
https://youtu.be/iw9mRlgSgCc People all around the world are coming together to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities at the grassroots level. Will you be one of them? Join us on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in this global day of giving and unity. There are many ways to support this emergency response to […]
4/30: Listening as Comfort Food: A Virtual Listening Event
Listening as Comfort Food: A Virtual Listening Event Register Now! Join StoryCorps in Atlanta and Alif Institute as we listen to stories of hope and comfort. We’ll play selected edited recordings from Alif Institute members highlighting friendship and perseverance. In addition, the Alif youth group will premiere videos on the same theme. Pre-register and attend […]
4/21: Support Our Community (COVID-19 Response)
Dear Alif community, One of the beautiful things that comes out of a crisis is that you realize how strong and resilient you can be when you work together. We are in awe of the creativity, kindness, and heroism we are witnessing as the world faces this new challenge. It has been over a month since […]
3/8, 15, 22: Family & Friends Bingo &Game Night
Sundays March 8, 15, 22 5 PM – 9 PM NEW – BINGO! Admission only for non-members: $5 per person / FREE for members Heavy appetizers are available for purchase. For more information, please email us at info@alifinstitute.org or call 770-936-8770. Get ready for an evening of fun, friendship, and delicious food! You are never […]
2/15: Arabic Poetry Night
Adult Ticket Children’s Ticket Saturday, February 15, 2020 6:00 PM أمسية شعرية فرصة لمحبي الشعر العربي استمتعوا بسماع والقاء الشعر العربي القديم والمعاصر قصائد شعرية رائعة – قصص عن حياة الشعراء – عشاء مميز مع الاصدقاء يرجى الحجز المسبق للمزيد من المعلومات الاتصال 8770 – 936 – 770 For Valentine’s Day, come to Alif Institute […]