Threads of Giving Gala 2026

September 20, 2026

Time 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Venue Alhambra Palace, Chicago

Join us for the eighth annual Threads of Giving Gala, a national celebration of Arab American philanthropy, as we honor Dr. Mohayya Khilfeh as the Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year for her exceptional generosity to numerous causes and decades of service as a pediatrician.

The evening will feature a beautiful performance of classical Arab music by Ronnie Malley and the Sumoud Collective. Ronnie Malley is a Palestinian American musician, storyteller, producer, and educator specializing in the musical traditions of the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and medieval Spain. The Sumoud Collective is a Chicago-based Arab music ensemble dedicated to cultural resilience, community building, and social activism.