Our giving circle is a collective of Muslim women in Austin, Texas who pool their $500 donation annually towards a larger grant benefiting the local community. Each year, the circle picks a different focus area to impact (healthcare, women and children, poverty alleviation, injustice, etc). Our mission and vision are centered around amplified giving, local impact, and dawah. We also commit to one service event with our grant recipients annually.
Pooling financial resources, time, and knowledge to create a larger, more impactful collective grant than any single person could manage alone.
We follow the sunnah of caring for the neighbor closest to you. Our giving stays in Central Texas, with organizations we can visit, serve alongside, and answer to.
We hope our generosity and commitment demonstrate the values at the heart of our faith: compassion, service, community, and a responsibility to care for others.
A transitional housing program for immigrant mothers and their children escaping domestic or cultural violence, across four homes in East Austin.
Free comprehensive primary care for uninsured children in Central Texas, including vaccines, medication, labs, and counseling, at no cost to families.
Equipping parents of children with disabilities to become their child’s greatest advocates, through hands-on courses, support, and community building.
This year we are funding a nonprofit that upholds the human rights of people in Central Texas.
Applications open October 4 and close December 4. Awarded February 6.
Our giving circle is a collective of Muslim women in Austin, Texas who pool their $500 donation annually towards a larger grant benefiting the local community. Each year, the circle picks a different focus area to impact (healthcare, women and children, poverty alleviation, injustice, etc). Our mission and vision are centered around amplified giving, local impact, and dawah. We also commit to one service event with our grant recipients annually.
Pooling financial resources, time, and knowledge to create a larger, more impactful collective grant than any single person could manage alone.
We follow the sunnah of caring for the neighbor closest to you. Our giving stays in Central Texas, with organizations we can visit, serve alongside, and answer to.
We hope our generosity and commitment demonstrate the values at the heart of our faith: compassion, service, community, and a responsibility to care for others.
A transitional housing program for immigrant mothers and their children escaping domestic or cultural violence, across four homes in East Austin.
$12,500 granted
Free comprehensive primary care for uninsured children in Central Texas, including vaccines, medication, labs, and counseling, at no cost to families.
$16,000 granted
Equipping parents of children with disabilities to become their child’s greatest advocates, through hands-on courses, support, and community building.
$25,202.61 granted
This year we are funding a nonprofit that upholds the human rights of people in Central Texas.
Applications open October 4 and close December 4. Awarded February 6.
Sana has a background in communications, education, instructional design, and entrepreneurship. She brings creativity, strong organizational skills, and a passion for thoughtful community engagement to the Circle’s mission and work.
Shameem is a longstanding leader in her community in Austin while raising her three kids. She is passionate about building community, philanthropy, and creating meaningful local impact.
Yasmin had the idea in the first place. She has a background in advocacy, public policy, community engagement, and research. With more than 20 years of experience working on issues affecting women, children, and families, she brings a deep commitment to service, equity, and building stronger communities.
Nonprofit finalists pitch their organization’s plan for the grant to the room, and our members vote on who to award the grant to. Previously guests of members have been so inspired by the pitches, they have joined the Circle and contributed to earn a right to vote on the spot.
Serving with our hands and being out in the community with the organizations that receive our money, so we build relationships and connect at a deeper level.
Every organization below reached the final round of The Big Give and pitched to our members.
Membership is $500 a year. One donation annually, one vote, one grant.
Venmo, Zelle, or check keeps every dollar in the grant. Add $25 if you are giving by card to cover the processing fee.
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