Penny Appeal USA Blog

Penny Appeal USA is dedicated to ending the cycle of poverty through our innovative and sustainable programming around the world. 

Brooklynn to Gaza

From Brooklynn to Gaza, with love

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.

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Giving Hope to Gaza

Giving Hope to Gaza

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.

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Essential Guide to Zakat

Your Essential Guide to Zakat

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.

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Penny Appeal USA’s DV Shelter: Empowering Lives

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.

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Fayrouz Bailey’s Journey of Resilience and Hope

Through Penny Appeal USA’s Orphan and Vulnerable Children Program, 11-year-old Fayrouz Bailey from South Africa, has found resilience and hope, with your support providing education, nutrition, and empowerment, demonstrating the transformative power of compassion and commitment in shaping a brighter future for disadvantaged children.

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