named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy
Provides intensive case management, interpretation in 10 languages, court accompaniment, legal referrals, and assistance with government services for domestic violence survivors.
Counseling
Delivers one-on-one trauma-informed and spiritual counseling, as well as support groups for survivors to connect with others who have similar experiences.
Education
Offers ESL classes, culturally-sensitive parenting classes, peer-to-peer programs, and workshops on financial independence and health topics to promote long-term self-sufficiency.
Transitional Housing
Offers confidential, short-term housing for women and children fleeing domestic violence, supporting them in finding employment, education, and permanent housing.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 4 activities
- Facilitating support groups and culturally sensitive parenting programsHosts support groups for women with shared experiences of domestic abuse and offers culturally sensitive parenting classes for single mothers who are survivors of domestic violence or refugees, delivered in home or group settings.
- Operating confidential transitional housing for women and children fleeing domestic violenceProvides safe, discreet, and confidential shelter as part of a holistic support model for women and children escaping domestic violence, enabling stability and regular access to children through subsidized housing placements.
- Providing legal and safety planning assistanceHelps clients develop safety plans, apply for Orders of Protection, and access legal resources through assistance with writing protection orders and referrals to external legal agencies.
- Providing trauma-informed and culturally sensitive support services for domestic violence survivorsOffers comprehensive services including intensive case management, trauma-informed counseling, court accompaniment, legal referrals, and assistance accessing government benefits for Muslim immigrant and refugee women, with programs open to all women. Services are delivered by a small, all-female-led, Muslim team emphasizing deep, friendship-based relationships.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Conducting educational outreach and training on domestic violence and cultural sensitivityDelivers trainings, seminars, and outreach presentations on domestic violence, healthy relationships, Women in Islam, and the distinction between culture and religion for community and professional audiences.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Delivering language and educational services for survivorsOffers beginner and advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and provides access to computers and internet to support clients’ education and independence. Interpretation services are available in 10 languages including Arabic, Bengali, Urdu, Hindi, Swahili, Dari/Farsi, Burmese, Turkish, and Rohingya.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Implementing economic and social empowerment initiatives for survivorsSupports client independence through a peer-to-peer program that creates job opportunities by hiring clients as staff, and assists with accessing food stamps, preventing utility disconnections, and securing stable housing.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Offering transportation and logistical supportProvides transportation for clients to attend appointments, meetings, and educational classes as part of ongoing case management and support services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$514K
Contributions & grants$476K93%
Program service revenue$12K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$376K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$210K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$461K
Cash$231K
Investments$0
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$445K
Liquid reserves7.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +91.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY ABDELHAQ | Executive Dir. | 40 | $51K |
board members · 9
- AHLAM HUSSAIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ASRA GILANI — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLYN SOZEN — President
- FARDOWSA NOR — BOARD MEMBER
- MAYADA OSMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- NADIA ABDALLAH — Treasurer
- RABIA MIRZA — Secretary
- SARAH HAMDAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SENA ARMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Case Manager Partner — Collaborates with RAHAMA case managers to deliver individualized support and guidance to survivors.
- Chaplains and Imams Partner — Receives trainings from RAHAMA on domestic violence and cultural sensitivity.
- Culturally-sensitive nonprofits Partner — Receives trainings from RAHAMA on domestic violence and cultural sensitivity.
- Domestic violence shelters Partner — Receives trainings from RAHAMA on domestic violence and cultural sensitivity.
- Local law enforcement Partner — Receives trainings from RAHAMA on domestic violence and cultural sensitivity.
- Local public schools Partner — Receives trainings from RAHAMA on domestic violence and cultural sensitivity.
- Local universities Partner — Receives trainings from RAHAMA on domestic violence and cultural sensitivity.
- Muslim organizations Partner — Receives trainings from RAHAMA on domestic violence and cultural sensitivity.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with unnamed partners to support immigrant and refugee women survivors of domestic violence.
- United Way Worldwide Funder — Organization that has helped make RAHAMA's work possible
- other service providers Partner — Partners with other service providers to support domestic violence survivors.
- outside law agencies Partner — Provides legal referrals to external law agencies for clients needing legal support.
- partner agencies Partner — Collaborates with partner agencies to deliver one-on-one spiritual and trauma-informed counseling services.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education to Disentangle Culture and Religionmethodology: culture-religion-distinctionBy teaching that domestic violence contradicts Islamic principles of mutual respect, love, and mercy—and distinguishing religious teachings from harmful cultural norms—RAHAMA empowers survivors to reject abuse without conflict in faith, because clarity about religious legitimacy reduces self-blame and increases help-seeking.
- Empowerment-Centered, Holistic Survivor Supportmethodology: empowerment-based_supportBy providing end-to-end, client-centered services that address housing, counseling, advocacy, and wellness education, RAHAMA supports survivors' transformation from crisis to independence, because holistic interventions that restore agency and self-sufficiency lead to sustained recovery and resilience.
- Faith-Based, Culturally Congruent Care Modelmethodology: faith-based_culturally_sensitized_careBy integrating Islamic principles and culturally specific understanding into service delivery, RAHAMA builds trust and enhances the effectiveness of support for Muslim immigrant and refugee women, because shared faith and cultural context remove barriers to disclosure and engagement in trauma recovery.
- Relationship-Based Trust Buildingmethodology: relationship-based_supportBy forming deep, friendship-based relationships with clients, RAHAMA increases the effectiveness of support, because sustained trust enables more open communication, greater service utilization, and stronger emotional safety for survivors navigating complex systems.