Organizations Filed Purposes:
Founded on Islamic principles, (RAHAMA) empowers women experiencing domestic abuse through education, advocacy, support, and transitional housing. Trauma informed and Culturally sensitive services provided.
(RAHAMA) empowers women experiencing domestic abuse through education, advocacy, support, and housing.
Renovation of building for transitional housing which was purchased and fully owned by RAHAMA. Transitional housing program opened and housed first residents in September 2019.
On-site and off-site direct services including culturally-sensitive domestic violence survivor services tailored to the Muslim and refugee community. Court accompaniment, case management, individual supportive counseling and bilingual women's support group.
Ongoing Collaborative relationships with area agencies - referrals to and from these agencies, cultural sensitivity trainings provided to Tonawanda police, Family Justice Center, Crisis Services and others. Relationship with new funders John R Oishei Family Foundation, Garman Family Foundation, East Hill Foundation.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
| April Arman | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Alexandra Smith | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jasmine Fluker | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Wooksoo Kim | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Shamsunnisa Asra Gilani | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Atiqa Abidi | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Bernas | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Assiyia Ali | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Kefi | President | 1 | $0 |
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