As one of the trusted Muslim charity organizations in USA, Penny Appeal USA is committed to providing long-term, sustainable solutions to poverty. From emergency aid to education, clean water, orphan care, and more, our work empowers communities at home and around the world. We’re honored to serve and uplift those in need while helping Muslims fulfill their charitable duties in impactful ways.
Learn more at https://www.pennyappealusa.org
Penny Appeal has been a pleasure to work with here in SoCal. They are very transparent with their donors, extremely trusted amongst the community, and have been extremely active in every event. They have been supported by the most prominent Shayukh and Islamic institutions here for a reason, and the directors are extremely understanding and easy to speak with. Nothing but positive things with Penny Appeal alhamdulillah.
Penny Appeal USA consistently goes above and beyond to make a tangible difference by focusing on long-term sustainable solutions for the beneficiaries served.
Their efforts extend beyond immediate relief, aiming to create lasting positive change in the lives of beneficiaries. This forward-thinking approach is a testament to their dedication to the well-being and empowerment of individuals and communities.
I am impressed by this relief organization's commitment to creating sustainable solutions to aid. So often, charities provide band-aid solutions to chronic issues. While that is still honorable work, I look for organizations with a long-term vision for how to create a better world for everyone. I also appreciate having a reliable, trustworthy nonprofit that serves underserved regions of the world that can get forgotten because of politics.
I have had an incredible experience with Penny Appeal USA. Their commitment to sustainability is evident in the programs they offer, the people they uplift, and the success stories from the field. What sets Penny Appeal USA apart is the sustainable approach to their programming and seeking to address the root cause of cyclical poverty and providing long term solutions to issues faced by people around the world.
Penny Appeal USA's commitment to sustainability is commendable as it demonstrates a holistic approach to charitable work that addresses not only immediate needs but also the long-term well-being of communities and the planet.
Professional and passionate staff dedicated to the humanitarian cause. Always striving to assist the most destitute around the world. Transparent and ethical.
Passionate staff who genuinely feel for the beneficiaries in need around the world. I especially like their strategy on focussing on Sustainability and environmental impacts.
I truly believe that Penny Appeal USA is actively working towards making this world a better place. They extend their support in the most difficult times to some of the most vulnerable populations. I have had the privilege of knowing a few of their team members and can attest to their impeccable character and values. This organization is one of the few I can trust.
Penny Appeal USA has been my favorite charity to support. They are incredibly efficient and reliable and have been supportint orphans in South Africa. Highly recommend
Penny Appeal is an organization that specializes in doing humanitarian work that targets poverty reduction. They have programs overseas and in the United States. Penny Appeal focuses on orphan care, thirst relief and feeding the poor.
In the United States, Penny Appeal has done work in bridging the digital divide in multiple states and building a domestic violence in Charlotte North Carolina.
I find PA's mission to be thoughtful and focused on sustainability and ROI. The org is pretty young, but has come a long way and I have shifted some giving from other Muslim humanitarian orgs over to PA because of their innovative approach.
I highly recommend Penny Appeal USA. As a new staff member, I've been impressed by their clarity, professionalism, and warmth. They are very reflective about what sustainable development looks like, and lead with kindness in everything they do. It's been a pleasure to be a part of this team.
Don't support this place out of pity. It's gone downhill. Can't get a straight answer about their admin costs. They mess up reports for orphan sponsorships and send you reports on the wrong child repetitive times! No donor updates on how our donations have made an impact. Well reports will have wrong names on the plaques. Customer service is the slowest ever experienced. Hard to even navigate the webpage to find out all what they do. The donation page can be tricky. No login to see your donation history nor manage your donations. There's nothing unique about their work right now. Just clever branding. Support local communities and mutual aid instead to see real results.
Not a trusted company to be donating towards. Between very poor internal processes and regulations, you can expect to no longer have the transparency of your donations, with very vague feedback on overhead costs, due to internal spend being used unjustly, and most importantly, un-Islamically, which are supposed to be the core conducting principles of this org. With many employees leaving & laid off, you can expect very delayed responses on customer service and proper follow-up related to your donations. It's even worst when majority of the reviews posted here are from former employees/existing employees whom management told to put in good reviews for, to secure the top rated non-profit badge. You can easily cross-check names here with public google records/linkedIn to verify this.
The current CEO/COO/CDO are not to be trusted for how the value of your donation is spent.
If you value how your donation is spent and how it's handled both internally and for beneficiaries, this isn't the place to donate towards...rather, not until their internal leading structure changes and their IRS 990s (especially for 2021, which aren't even public) reflects morally responsible salaries for such a small operating team + reflecting of the multitude of senior level/executive positions that were acquired/created post 2020 (the most recent 990 is only for 2020 and we're in 2022....go figure).
The Best Volunteer work I ever got the chance to experience. The staff is all friendly and easy to learn with. I will always be an ambassador for an organization that is so highly respected.
I have volunteered with PA on several occasions and would recommend it to anybody trying to make an impact on their community. 10/10!!
Penny Appeal is one of the few organizations that align with my values. The work they do on here at home and abroad is phenomenal.
Penny Appeal has been one of my favorite charitable services. I’ve worked with them several times along the years and they have been nothing but seamless throughout the process of building a campaign. Everyone of their team members are extremely dedicated in the work they do.
One of my favorite partnerships with Penny Appeal started during COVID when they helped me and my business provide meals for the less fortunate throughout the Lower East Side.
All around my favorite. Continue doing great things Penny Appeal. You will always have my support
I can’t say enough about The Penny Appeal USA team!! I always wanted to be apart of a team that takes their campaigns very serious and everything was done with up most professionalism. Makke was a partner of mine who was showing me the ropes and made everything crystal clear for me from start to finish. I will gladly continue to be apart of their future campaigns and continue to join and support all of Penny appeal’s causes!
Working with Penny Appeal and the team was a great and fulfilling experience! They are dedicated humans in fighting against cyclical poverty and the organization is well equipped with knowledgeable and passionate employees. Makke helped me achieve my goals in volunteering for a great cause while understanding the true meaning of it, and showing me why Penny Appeal is the best organization to work with.
Absolutely love the Penny Appeal USA staff! It always feels great working with them on campaigns. I will continue to support their causes as they are dedicated to fighting against cyclical poverty. Keep up the great work!
Amazing company with an even more amazing staff. Makke helped me volunteer and made me feel accomplished about the cause. Highly recommend this organization.
Penny Appeal is a great non-profit organization that provides relief and long term sustainable solutions to address cyclic issues (education, hunger, orphanage, sanitation,etc) both domestically and internationally. I specifically was sparked by the water related treatment/design, which align with my area of the expertise, work that they provide to countries. As a Muslim organization, there’s a greater likelihood that they work to maintain high levels of ethical standards and transparency. Their staff and the work they do is nothing short of that. I’d reccomend to all to donate, volunteer, or bring awareness about PA and their impactful initiatives.
Amazing organization that values staff, community members, and, most of all, the individuals it serves.
PA has become my favorite relief charity. The staff cares deeply about their work, which means donors can expect their money has impact. The organization's top rating from various charity guides gives me comfort.
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Penny Appeal USA has served many people from different communities all around the world as well as here at home in the US. They focus on many areas to alleviate poverty with projects ranging from food packs, building wells, sponsoring orphans, responding to emergencies, and so much more. They have a domestic violence shelter in NC that is supporting and empowering so many women to escape DV. Penny Appeal USA is doing amazing work.
Attended a fundraising event and donated and also have been following FB live and LI social media posts. I like the transparency, the style and the appeal of PAUSA. I love the work that you do, the 100% Zakat Policy, such an easy way to donate online, your marketing brand and the overall exciting feel of your charity. May Allah swt bless your work and your staff and volunteers with more success, Ameen.
MOMNetwork has worked with Penny Appeal for over 5 years. They have supported several DMV community members - sponsorship, meat, and gift cards for Zakat during EId - to name a few activities.
Countless of families have been touched by their work and the ability to make sure "everyone" is seen and supported - from the USA to Haiti.
Penny Appeal USA is a great place to be donating, volunteering, and serving humanity with. I appreciate greatly their mission to eradicate poverty by implementing sustainable solutions that won't just solve a symptom of poverty, but rather carve a route out of poverty. The staff are passionate and committed to helping those in need across the nation and around the globe. I'm very proud to be involved.
I’ve had nothing but good experiences volunteering with penny appeal USA! They have been very supportive in the establishment of a chapter at UMD and are super communicative with all of its volunteers. They truly just want to help their volunteers achieve their goals within the organization and provide all the necessary materials to succeed.
I really appreciate the work PA USA does domestically and globally, especially their goal to ensure that for every international program there's a similar program in the US. Also, I am glad to see how transparent they are with their results; it's particularly impressive that they produce quarterly reports for their supporters because most non-profits only create an annual report.
This is an org with a global presence, but I personally know first hand as a volunteer, and now donor, PAUSA is comprised of a small group of sincere, driven, progressive, kind, and humble individuals. The company culture is non-toxic, and innovation is celebrated. Best of all, while it is comprised of mostly Muslims and honors faith-based practices, it also welcomes talent from anyone that has it, and does not let religiosity govern its practices. From an insider's perspective, it's pretty appealing :)
Penny Appeal USA has been doing some incredible work and has a passionate team I had the pleasure of working with. I was happy to help raise money to help orphans around the world. They have the quality and care you’d love to see in a charity that is reflected from it’s constituents all the way to the top.
Penny Appeal USA as a charitable nonprofit who embodies the best of America. They provide a way for people to work together for the common good, transforming shared beliefs and hopes into action. Penny Appeal USA gives shape to our boldest dreams, highest ideals, and noblest causes. Their civic engagement coupled with their leadership, their drive for economic growth, and how they strengthen the fabric for our communities every single day is phenomenal. To weave a relationship between women’s empowerment and domestic violence in their non-profit, was powerful! It is my honor to work with them as a team, as a family and as an organization I can trust!
I enjoy learning about the work Penny Appeal USA does! From the beautiful website to the very informative program reports, I can see exactly where my donations go. I love that Penny Appeal USA is extremely transparent with their donors. Their efforts do not go unnoticed.
I must say i'm very impressed with the work Penny Appeal USA has done and the level of transparency they provide. I have seen first hand how quickly they respond to emergencies and how quick they were to provide help and assistance without hesitation. The impact they have had on communities world wide speaks for itself. Keep it up!
Penny Appeal USA is a high quality organization. It is impactful and also strategical, striving to end cyclical poverty. The volunteer coordinator also strives to make the volunteers feel included. I recommend this nonprofit.
I was introduced to Penny Appeal at a convention by chance three years ago and I was immediately captivated by the amazing work they do to help people worldwide. There was no chapter in my are for me to get involved at first, but this year they held an event in my city for the first time which gave my friends and I the unforgettable opportunity to volunteer and be part of the team. After, I was given the tremendous opportunity to be able to open a chapter where I live. The best thing about Penny Appeal is that they make everyone feel valid and appreciated with their efforts to help with their larger mission, no matter how small those efforts may be, which gives a sense of belonging like no other organization I’ve worked with. They really get the community excited to do more good in the world with how professional and interactive their events are, and they give hope that with everyone pitching in just a little, humanity can achieve great things. I’m so honored to be able to be a part of such an amazing group of people, and I hope that I’ll be able to contribute more to the cause as I am able to bring more of the light Penny Appeal holds to my city and community!
I’ll be real...I’m picky with the non profits I volunteer with. Yes, many have great mottos, initiatives and they work hard to hold the weight of their words when it comes to participating. But Penny Appeal is a gem of joy. Not only do they talk to the talk and walk the walk but they’ve made me smile and cheer in comraddery since 2017. From their comedy shows, to movie showings, down to conventions, and digital engagement- they make even the most somber of souls lighten up to serve the greater good. I’m grateful to have met an organization that is not just enthusiastic about ending cyclical poverty, its emphatically committed! I encourage you to not just support them but brighten your day by volunteering with them. God bless them, you the reader, and all whom you meet!
Penny Appeal USA is by far the best non-profit organization I have ever come across. I would know first-hand because I am a part of this organization, I was so nervous to go to the office and meet all the staff. I am a small town girl and here I was on a airplane going to a big city and meeting the CEO and the staff of a big organization I was terrified. My first day put all my fears and worries out the window. They welcomed me as part of the family instantly. As the weeks went by I was so mesmerized by the work and passion the staff, volunteer's, and donors have to alleviate poverty. I found myself wanting to donate and spread the word anyway I can. I can tell you from my own experience you will not regret being a part of our family. "Small change Big difference" is something that I truly never understood until I joined Penny Appeal USA!
Amazing organization with a ton of local and international causes. I love having the opportunity to raise money in creative ways. It’s been a pleasure working with Penny Appeal USA and look forward to continue working with them.
Ive worked with Penny Appeal for a year now and this is definitely my favorite organization to volunteer with. Getting the chance to help those in need with a super amazing and nice team AND seeing what our help does is honestly the best experience. I can’t wait to see what PA will achieve in the coming years.
I've been donating to Penny Appeal USA for the past few years, and it's always been an easy, affordable, and unforgettable way of donating! I've attended unique fundraisers thrown by Penny Appeal USA like Comedy Nights and game nights, and it's always for a good cause. Keep up the good work Penny team!
Penny Appeal USA is such an exceptional organization! Staff is very friendly, and they choose great causes to support. Keep it up! :)
Penny appeal is a great organization! Makes it easy to give back while encouraging everyone in the community to contribute!
Penny Appeal USA is a great example of what can be accomplished when people come together for good without ego and with honesty. From their down to earth professional staff to their dedicated volunteers every interaction with them has been fantastic.
Their programs are effective and the way they report on the work they are doing is clear, transparent and honest.
I would not hesitate to donate again and recommend to others to do so as well.
Sustainability is essential in order to make a lasting Impact and Penny Appeal knows just how to make that happen!
Penny Appeal is a nonprofit organization that not only invests in communities internationally, but domestically as well. For being the new kids on the block, Penny Appeal has brought creativity, team work, leadership development, and community building to areas they are focused in. There programs strive to empower families in socio-economic disadvantages by teaching them how they can use their local resources to alleviate cyclical poverty. Great organization!
Penny Appeal USA is a great environment to volunteer with! the staff there are so nice and friendly. Their programs are also very diverse and self sustained, which allow a lot of communities to get out of poverty and depend on themselves.
Penny Appeal USA is truly a leader in its field. They're innovative, lively and transparent! I'm consistently impressed by their communications and branding. It's clear that they do the work they promise and as a donor, I feel confident that my money will be put to good use.
Working for Penny Appeal USA has been the best professional decision I have made in my career thus far. The environment and leadership is conducive for professional, academic, and personal growth. Theres a true workplace harmony and mutual respect among the staff that I have never quite experienced in a job before. From a behind-the-scenes perspective, the focus is always on ethics whether its a operational practice or a programatic practice. This makes it easy for me to personally promote the mission and organization because of the moral integrity I witness on a day to day basis. My favorite thing about working with the Penny Appeal USA team is the young and innovative staff and their academic and tech-savy approach to problem-solving in the modern age.
I have had a great experience working with Penny Appeal. Their team in Florida does exceptional work and is very assessable and transparent in their operations. They support inporantant causes and aim to include the community in the effort to bring about change- something that is not always a common aspect of relief and humanitarian work. Great job!
This nonprofit organization is very helpful and cares for all people. If you care for the goodness of people and want to better humanity then this the organization for you!
A year ago I had the pleasure of volunteering with Penny Appeal USA at the 2016 MAS-ICNA convention, since then I have been an active #TeamOrange member. My love for this organization and it’s team continues to grow with each event, I have never met a group of people work with such enthusiasm!
Every time I volunteer with penny appeal I always get that inner peace and feel like I’m ACTUALLY making a difference.
Smart sustainable programs. Passionate driven employees. Team oriented volunteer group.
Penny appeal USA has accomplished a lot for recently launching and I’m so proud that I got it to be part of that process. Not only do they only have international programs but also domestic, which is really important to me.
Their multifaceted programs help target key areas that need improvement (in a particular issue like water insecurity in south Central Asia) which is why they are sustainable long term solutions. I love that they thought about everything. And this is due to having a young but well experienced team of employees. I am proud that I am part of Team Orange because I really feel like I’m making a difference in helping put these programs in action. And it’s fun- team orange is like a 2nd family to me.
Penny appeal was brought to my attention by a friend who was a volunteer and need help organizing. I started out helping this charity by just setting up and organizing. I really didn’t know exactly what penny appeal was or how it helped the community. It wasn’t until the end of my first day where i met the CEO and sat down with him and had a conversation about the organization. This charity is absolutely amazing and helps out so many people in need. Need that the average person doesn’t think about. From the digital divide project to helping set up water wells in African countries.
I’ve been volunteering with penny appeal for over a year now and i still feel the joy and self accomplishment as i did that first day.
I have first been introduced to TeamOrange just weeks before Ramadan. I am very grateful to Penny Appeal USA for the warmest welcoming and opportunities. The organization allocates resources very efficiently and gives the best dollar value of the donor.
I've confidently donated to Penny Appeal USA trusting that my money is going to good use. I've never once doubted the work they do because it's genuine and you can see the results! And on top that, a genuine and kind staff with an open door policy makes it all the more welcoming. Glad to be on #teamorange!