Penny Appeal USA Blog

These partnerships go deeper than just a one-to-one relationship. We believe heavily in our localization model, which relies on local community-based organizations to deliver the work.

Ramadan is meant to be trial by fire; to put us through our paces to tame our ego before we must face God one day.

Brooklynn, who’s only 14, has decided to sell stickers at her middle school to raise money for Gaza relief. It’s inspiring to see someone so young making such a big difference and making it count.

Emergency aid is so critical to helping people navigate difficult times, and we will continue to support as many efforts as we can. But our work doesn’t end here: we will also continue to support projects to build the strength and resilience of Palestinians for decades to come.

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and also an act of worship. It means “to purify,” so paying a portion of one’s assets to help those in need purifies all of a Muslim’s wealth and makes the wealth that has been gained pleasing to Allah SWT.

The Residents Reunited Dinner that took place on February 10th at Penny Appeal USA’s DV Shelter in North Carolina embodies empowerment through shared experiences, mutual support, and a commitment to nurturing resilience among former and current residents alike.