About
Connecting American and Lebanese Roots
100 American Lebanese Who Care is dedicated to uniting communities through shared humanitarian goals, fostering lasting impact and cultural understanding.
Simple Concept
We adopt a direct, transparent, and simple process of donation:
We bring together 100+ people in and around Boston, MA who care about our beloved Lebanon and its people and are committed to helping them out.
- Members nominate a charity two months before the event
- Members and guests gather at a local bar
- The nominating member for the charity makes a small presentation
- Everyone present at the gathering votes
- A check with all the money collected is sent to the selected charity
By joining us, you will be deciding where the money goes by voting for one of 3 charities chosen randomly during the event. Donations and checks are made directly to the selected Lebanese charity, resulting in 100% of all donations going directly to the organizations.
We meet four times a year, for an hour, and jointly vote for a Lebanese charity. Each agrees to write a $100 check to the selected charity, making it a total of $10,000+ donation from the entire group.
100+ U.S. Lebanese individuals x $100 = $10,000
1 hour 4 times per year for a total of $40,000+ sent directly to underfunded and well-deserved Lebanese charities.
Our goal is to grow to 1000+ and be able to donate $500,000 in five years to deserving Lebanese nonprofit organizations serving the Lebanese people.
Big Impact
Connecting Communities with Compassion and Purpose
Meet the dedicated individuals driving our mission forward.
Ms. Sarah and Ms. Abi Bistany
Twin sisters and Boston University graduates who share a deep-rooted connection to their Lebanese heritage. Sarah, based in Los Angeles, works in film and TV post-production. In contrast, Abi, in Massachusetts, works in fashion sales and leads the WLCUY SHEis commission, advocating for women’s issues in Lebanon. Together, they create social media content for 100 American Lebanese Who Care, continuing their mission to support Lebanon after launching a fundraiser following the Beirut explosion.
Mrs. Julie
A first-generation Lebanese American with roots in Baakafra, the birthplace of Saint Charbel. A business consultant and personal coach, she helps individuals and organizations grow with purpose. Since 2019, Julie has been an active member of 100 American Lebanese Who Care, combining her passion for Lebanon with her drive to create meaningful impact.
Mr. Ken Raffol and Mrs. Nayla AbiChaker Raffol
“It fills our hearts with joy when someone in need is able to take a deep breath, simply because they received what they needed. 100ALWC empowers us to reach out to more destitute people and make a difference in their lives. We are proud to be part of this group.”
Ms. Josiane Abou-Jaoude
A first-generation Lebanese American pharmacist deeply connected to her cultural roots. Raised in the U.S. and a frequent visitor to Lebanon, she is passionate about giving back to her community. Her love for Lebanon inspired her involvement with 100 American Lebanese Who Care, where she proudly supports initiatives focused on improving healthcare and delivering essential services to those in need.
Dr. Jamil Azzi and Dr. Ghania El Akiki
“Being part of this group allows us to make an immediate positive impact in the lives of many vulnerable people.”
Mr. Maurice Daaboul
”I believe we all have the capacity to better the lives of others. Being part of this group allows me to work with like minded people to make a big impact in the life of people that are less fortunate and are in need of help.”