Compassion Action Foundation, Central Jersey Cultural Center and Muslim Journal are pleased to share the news of another successful collaboration. We together with professional business women lead an amazing two day retreat. These retreats come under the umbrella of CAF Building Bridges effort.
The retreat opened with a meet and greet, Friday at the CJCC in Somerset NJ. The diversity lecture and community lunch was a great beginning. The two health
workshops so very empowering. The first workshop covered, inflammation and what foods benefits people effected with illness caused by inflammation. We gained tools and knowledge that can be personally implemented. The second health
workshop was about an amazing organization in Virginia that teach and
expose children to gardening. The master gardener’s deliverey was so infectious with excitement. As a result we were ready to
get our hands dirty and dig in the dirt. The process of growing our own food became real.
February is a month that many Americans participate in African American Cultural programs and Valintine family gatherings. We addressed these heart topics with a candle making and violin proformance, lead by a group of amazing University students. We laughed and cried as we viewed, a true historical movie about African American women in the USA Army. It was love and commitment to excellence that jumped of the screen. The universal spiritual message of love excellently presented in the workshop, Your
Relationship with Allah/God. This put it all
into perspective.
These retreats are intended to address the total women’s development, mind, body and spirit. The later part of the day, closing workshop about personal growth covered well being and steps to personal coaching. The presenter covered physical, social / community, financial and spiritual well- being.
We closed the retreat with African American and Turkish women young and old, enjoying a cultural meal and dance. The dishes representing both cultures and dances from both cultures were shared.
We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming retreats and next month Ramadan iftars colaborations. Keep in touch, we’d love to see you.

n this very important election year, Compassion Action Foundation’s Building Bridges Women’s Diversity Empowerment Retreat program is very beneficial to all Americans. The diversity of our country the United States of America gives opportunity to see and engage with countless different cultures. The effectiveness of such a space is spelled out in our Declaration of Independence.

For two days in the DC Virginia area, we shared space around these ideas. Two different cultures equally educated, engage and encouraged each other. We had a verity of workshops, history, communication, health, success and fitness. There was opportunity for spiritual reflection and artistic performance. The food was delicious and a new experience for some. Turkish desert and African American sweet potato casserole were at the top of the list. The sweet potatoes Virginia homegrown from the workshop presenter. She is an amazing master gardener.

Towards the end of the second day, the retreat attendees modeled their cultural fashion with glamor and pride. This is one of the goals of CAF Women’s Diversity Empowerment Retreats, that the attendees leave empowered and educated through engagement.

We are thankful to American Turkish Friendship Association ATFA for hosting and the expert planners. We look forward to more collaboration opportunities.

Compassion Action Foundation on April 1st 2024 Ramadan collectively sponsored an amazing iftar, in Newark NJ. The collaboration included the following, Newark’s Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Deputy Mayor Ligia Defreitas, Council Member at Large Louise
Scott-Roundtree, The Newark Interfaith Alliance, Imams Council of Newark, Turkish Cultural Center New Jersey, Peace Island Institute and Compassion Action Foundation.

The iftar a clear picture of the diversity of the Islamic community. A collective prayer starting with the beautiful call, as people young and old gathered in line. A delightful meal was served. In the background engaging chatter and children’s laughter, a pleasant sound covered the banquet hall.

We are pleased to have been part of such a collaboration and look forward to more in the future. If you are one of the attendees, we thank you for joining us. If you didn’t have the opportunity to attend we look forward to your presence at the next opportunity. Keep in touch and visit us at our web page,