Women And Families Ascending Association (W.A.F.A.A)


“Our mission is to strengthen families and the community through education in order to reduce isolation, build connections within and between families, and throughout the community”


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Who we are…

We are an nonprofit organization that helps families and/or individuals through various social programs.

What we do

24/7 Hotline for Support Counseling

Referrals for assistance

Children's therapy

Crisis intervention

Career development

Court Assistance

Cultural sensitivity training

Food Pantry

Foster parent assistance

Immigration paper work

Translation assistance

Anger Management

Social service/housing/medical insurance/food stamps


 Wafaa Saad has over 25 years of experience in the area of Mental Health at St. Joseph’s Hospital, working with domestic violence victims at the WAFAA house, Women Rising Shelter, Strength Our Sisters, and at the Army Hospital in Egypt Alexandria. 

Wafaa Saad has over ten years of experience in the area of Mental Health at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and over five years working with domestic violence victims at the WAFAA house, Women Rizing Shelter, and Strength Our Sisters. She is a member of the Women’s Committee at the Islamic Center in Paterson, a member of Sisters Offer Support Group, and a memeber of “We Do” as well as being an active member of the Wayne Democratic Club. She does volunteer work with the Sheriff’s department in Passaic County and with Congressman Bill Pascrell’s office in Paterson. Additionally she works with the United Arab-American Coalition. She is a consummate professional and fights with all her might for the cause of any individual in need, irrespective of what difficulties a person is experiencing. Wafaa expeditiously assists and is able to cater to the individual’s needs. She works to make the world a better place, as she carries herself with humility and is passionate about every task she undertakes.

She is a member of the Women’s Committee at the Islamic Center in Paterson, a member of Sisters Offer Support Group, and a memeber of “We Do” as well as being an active member of the Wayne Democratic Club. She does volunteer work with the Sheriff’s department in Passaic County and with Congressman Bill Pascrell’s office in Paterson. Additionally she works with the United Arab-American Coalition.

She is a consummate professional and fights with all her might for the cause of any individual in need, irrespective of what difficulties a person is experiencing. Wafaa expeditiously assists and is able to cater to the individual’s needs. She works to make the world a better place, as she carries herself with humility and is passionate about every task she undertakes.


Our Achievements

2012   Parents of the year award, from Governor Chris Christie Ambassador For Peace
Certificate of Recognition from Passaic Passaic County Board Freeholders

2011    Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Honoree of Assemblywoman Nellie Pou’s Annual Women’s History Month Celebration

2010   Awarded Ambassador For Peace by the Universal Peace Federation


Our Supporters

 

Governor Christopher Christie

US Senator Jon Corzine

Congressman Bill Pascrell

Sheriff Richard Berdnik

Senator Cory Booker

 

 

AmeriCorps, PNC Bank,New Jersey Community Development Corporation, Saint Joseph’s Healthcare System 


Media Attention

Recognition for outstanding work in Passaic County in Al Madar News
Recognition for Assemblywoman Nellie Pou’s Annual Women’s History Month Award
Recognition for Assemblywoman Nellie Pou’s Annual Women’s History Month Award

Letter from President: