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Happy Back to School! As we begin a new school year, we were honored to be able to support students and their education through providing personal care product packages. Many thanks to our community members for their generous donations, and thank you Smith IB Magnet Elementary for allowing us to take part in a wonderful initiative!

A wonderful weekend celebrating the universal language and unifying power of dance with the Divan Center Women’s Club! Featuring dance performances from across the world, including from Latin America, Gambia, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Japan, Kazakhstan, and Turkey, the Celebration of Universal Dances invited guests to learn about the cultures in their communities through the medium of dance. Delicious Turkish food and lively freestyle performances from guests made for vibrant event!

🌟 A Warm Touch from Divan Center Volunteers🌟

This weekend, as Divan Center volunteers, we carried out our monthly food distribution at the Women Center. We experienced the joy of delivering hot meals to women in need during this meaningful event that strengthens the spirit of unity and solidarity.

Events like these remind us once again how important it is for our community to support each other. We sincerely thank all our volunteers and supporters who contributed.

Together, we are building a stronger and more beautiful community! 💕🍲

You can join us as a volunteer at Divan Center and participate in our events. Stay tuned to our page for more.

Dr. Figen Es Meets with Divan Center Volunteers in North Carolina

On Friday, August 9th, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Figen Es to the Divan Center in North Carolina.She joined us as a special guest for an inspiring event focused on integration and socialization.

In her engaging speech, Dr. Figen Es highlighted how integration is not just a process but also a key step in strengthening our community’s solidarity. It was a meaningful experience where ideas were shared on how newcomers can better adapt to the local community and develop a sense of active citizenship.

Our volunteers expressed great satisfaction with Dr. Es's insights, and we are grateful for the positive energy she brought to the event. These gatherings are vital in bringing us closer together as a community.

A big thank you to all our volunteers who participated, and our deepest appreciation to Dr. Figen Es for her valuable contributions. We look forward to continuing to enrich our community socially and culturally through more events like this.

🌟 The Dialogue Summit 2024 🌟

This past weekend at Gettysburg College, Divan Nc volunteers had an incredible opportunity to attend The Dialogue Summit 2024. We were honored to hear from inspiring speakers and learn from the experiences of other dialogue institutes across the United States.
The seminars, attended by college students, young professionals, and dedicated volunteers, provided a vibrant platform for exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration. The energy and enthusiasm were palpable, and we left feeling deeply inspired and motivated.
As we reflect on the weekend's events, we are more committed than ever to continue fostering positive change in our communities. Let's keep the momentum going and work together to build a brighter future!
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The Joy of Eid al-Adha and Father's Day at Divan Center

As Divan Center volunteers, we celebrated Eid al-Adha and Father's Day with great enthusiasm. We had a day full of Eid prayer, a cheerful breakfast, and fun activities for children. Additionally, our children celebrated their fathers, creating special moments for them. 🎉✨

We are delighted to share these beautiful moments with you. Looking forward to seeing you at our future events.🌟

🌸 A Heartfelt Thank You to The Women's Center! 🌸

We are delighted to share that the Divan Center NC ladies recently organized a wonderful lunch service at The Women's Center. It was a heartwarming event filled with joy, community spirit, and delicious food.
A huge thank you to The Women's Center for hosting us and providing such a meaningful opportunity to connect and give back. Your support and hospitality made this event truly special!
We are grateful for the chance to contribute to this incredible community, and we look forward to more such events in the future.

🌟 Exciting Update from Divan Center NC! 🌟

We had a productive day at , where representatives from Divan Center NC visited the offices of various North Carolina legislators. Our aim was to update them on the impactful activities happening at Divan Center NC!

Special thanks to the following offices of Senator Thom Tillis, Senator Ted Budd, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee, Congresswoman Deborah Ross, Congressman Don Davis, Congressman Greg Murphy, MD, Congressman Wiley Nickel, Rep. Virginia Foxx, Congresswoman Kathy Manning, Rep. David Rouzer, Congressman Dan Bishop, Rep Richard Hudson, Patrick McHenry, Congressman Chuck Edwards, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, Jeff Jackson for generously sparing their time to meet with us.

Your support and engagement mean the world to us as we continue striving to make a positive impact in our community. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our cause!
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🎉✨ We had a fantastic Eid celebration at Divan Center NC! 🌙🎈
Our community came together to celebrate Eid with joy and warmth. From a delicious breakfast spread to exciting activities for children, it was a day filled with laughter, fun, and cherished moments.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this Eid celebration a memorable one! 💫 Let's continue to spread love, unity, and happiness in our community. Eid Mubarak to all! 🕌🌟

Last night, we experienced a heartwarming Ramadan Iftar gathering with Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian community that will be etched in our memories for years to come! 🌙✨ Bonds of friendship were strengthened, harmonious laughter echoed, and acts of kindness illuminated the evening. As we reflect on those beautiful moments, let's carry forward the spirit of unity and generosity in our daily lives.

Grateful for the beautiful moments shared at our interfaith Ramadan gathering with friends at the Christ the King Lutheran Church 🌙✨ Harmony and friendship truly know no bounds when we come together in celebration and understanding.

Divan Center NC hosts a feast for the ones who enlighten our minds every day to celebrate the beginning of ! A small token for beloved staff of Smith Elementary. Everyone enjoyed the homemade Turkish cuisine, the conversations, and the company!

Just experienced an incredible Ramadan Friendship gathering! Joined by dear friends from Beth El Synagogue, Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Cary Police Department, Interfaith Prison Ministry for Women and members of our vibrant community. Sharing in the spirit of Ramadan, we celebrated unity, friendship, and the beauty of diversity. Here's to fostering deeper connections and understanding among all faiths. Ramadan friendship at its finest! 🌙🕌

Divan Center NC hosted its Annual Intrafaith Ramadan Dinner at the Cary Senior Center this Saturday. Shaykh/Mufti Manzar ul Islam al Azhari and Imam Sami Kocak enlightened us about the spirituality and community building aspects of Ramadan. Special thanks to Islamic Center of Cary, Apex Mosque and Islamic Center of Morrisville Communities and other guests for joining us on this special evening.

Divan Center NC hosted its Annual Interfaith Ramadan Dinner at the Cary Senior Center. A wonderful evening with welcoming people, live music, delicious homemade food, cultural awareness and education. Special thanks to Christ the King Lutheran Church, Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian, Triangle Area Hindu Temples Association, Church of the Nativity, Kol Haskalah: A Humanistic Jewish Congregation, Braver Angels of Central North Carolina, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, Beth Shalom Wake County, NC, White Memorial Presbyterian Church Raleigh, Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) , Sathya Sai Center of Raleigh Communities and other guests for joining us on this lovely evening! We appreciate the North Carolina Cardinals Music Group for brightening our night with delightful melodies!

To RSVP:
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Divan Center NC ladies organized a lunch service at the The Women's Center on March 9th, contributing to the activities. We express our gratitude for hosting such a meaningful event!

Faith and community leaders participated in the 5th annual Martin Luther King Interfaith Service last Sunday at CTK. From left, back row: Imam Sami, Cary Mosque; Gunvant ‘GB’ Bahkta, Triangle Area Hindu Temples; Rabbi Seth Klayman, Shaw University; Andre Anthony, Dorcas Ministries; Pastor Wolfgang. Front row: Rev. Rose Cornelious, Morrisville Chamber of Commerce; Meryem Teke, Divan Center; Pastor Laura Ingersol, Baltimore, guest preacher; John Fleming, Christ the King Advocacy chair.

Divan Center NC volunteers joined the Triangle Interfaith Service at the Graystone Baptist Church. We pondered upon the blessings bestowed by Mother Earth and our responsibility to nurture and protect it along with its inhabitants with moving speeches, and delightful music. Very inspiring event! Special thanks to Tami Johns from Unity of the Triangle for inviting us!

Divan Center NC hosted its second Annual Early Thanksgiving Friendship Dinner at the Cary Senior Center. We appreciate all our guests who joined us on this lovely night! Special Thanks to Divan Center Volunteer Music Group for brightening our night with delightful melodies!

Many thanks to Christ the King Lutheran Church for hosting us for an Early Thanksgiving Dinner! It was a lovely evening with great food and company! We love our neighbor community, such humble servants of God! Special thanks Pastor Wolfgang D. Herz-Lane for organizing this special event!

White Memorial Presbyterian Church Raleigh hosted Divan Center NC women at the Food and Culture with Fellowship Event. We enjoyed a great hospitality and friendship! Such a lovely and welcoming community!

Divan Center NC Volunteers helped prepare 120,000 food packets for people in need at the Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church. It was a great team work, a very diverse group of volunteers hand in hand serving together. Very inspiring!

Join us for a celebration of unity and diversity at our Annual Early Thanksgiving Friendship Dinner. Share the joys of Thankgiving with individuals from different backgrounds and religions over a delicious meal. Let's come together to break bread, make new connections, and experience the power of community. You can RSVP Through this link:
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The Divan Center NC Annual Dialog Dinner was a great success! Special thanks to Christ the King Lutheran Church Pastor Wolfgang D. Herz-Lane and Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Schaick for sharing their insight with us on building bridges and strengthening community.

The southern region of Turkey was rocked by a series of powerful earthquakes on February 6, 2023, leading to widespread destruction and the collapse of buildings. The tragedy has resulted in a significant loss of life, with thousands of fatalities and numerous injuries reported in both Turkey and northwestern Syria.
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to all those affected and our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones and to the communities that have been impacted.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Turkey, and we are committed to doing all that we can to support the relief efforts and help those in need.
Please donate today, and join Divan Center NC in helping the people of southern rebuild their lives after this tragic event.

Divan Center Relief Project for Earthquake Victims in Turkey Embrace Relief is a 501 (c) (3) NPO which collaborates with volunteers to deliver humanitarian aid and disaster relief to vulnerable communities.