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Discover how Neighbors Helping Neighbors and ICT Essential Empowerment—two grassroots initiatives supported by Penny Appeal USA—are making a big impact through monthly kit-packing events. From hygiene essentials to food boxes, learn how local volunteers are showing up for their communities, one act of service at a time.

Penny Appeal USA is responding to the devastating wildfires in northern Syria by delivering emergency food baskets to over 1,900 displaced families in urgent need.

From Somalia to Syria, Palestine to the U.S.—your Qurbani this Eid reached hearts, homes, and communities in need.

In Baltimore, the energy at ICNA 2025 was electric — filled with thousands of attendees, families, students, and community leaders all coming together for one purpose: to grow in faith, build unity, and make a difference. For us at Penny…

In the heart of Gaza, where families continue to face unimaginable hardship, Penny Appeal USA recently launched a critical initiative to care for the region’s most vulnerable—its infants. Through our Gaza Infant Support program, we reached 764 babies, providing essential…

By Sa’idah A. Sudan, DV Shelter Manager Domestic violence remains a pervasive issue, impacting countless women and their families every day. At our shelter, we stand as a beacon of hope and healing, offering a safe haven for women seeking…

By Sa’idah A. Sudan, DV Shelter Manager At Baitul Hemayah Domestic Violence Shelter/ Penny Appeal USA, Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday—it’s a moment to come together as a family, share gratitude, and create memories that remind us of…

By Sarah Hegland, Programs Manager, Penny Appeal USA Winter’s icy grip challenges countless families worldwide, particularly those already struggling with poverty, displacement, or economic hardship. For families like Rasheda’s in Bangladesh, Nadwa’s in Lebanon, and Ahmad’s in Afghanistan, winter is…

An Update on Our Lebanon Response Bringing Comfort and Dignity Amid Crisis:  An Update on Our Lebanon Response Bringing Comfort and Dignity Amid Crisis:  An Update on Our Lebanon Response ringing Comfort and Dignity Amid Crisis:  An Update on Our…

By Sa’idah Sudan, Domestic Violence Manager This evening was more than just a meal; it was a time to come together as a community, to share stories, offer support, and strengthen the bonds that make us resilient in the face…