ZAM's Hope: Awards, News and Media Recognition

ZAM’s Hope has received significant media attention and recognition. Our cause has sparked hope in so many underprivileged individuals. We are delighted to share our stories with the community, because our success benefits the entire community.


Over the past few years of operation, ZAM’s Hope has been recognized by various organizations for its commendable services to the community. Listed below are some of the awards received by ZAM’s Hope.

  • Local Heroes Award: Zehra Quadri
  • Bank of America – Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
  • November 17, 2006
  • Civilian Service Recognition Award: Outstanding Service Award presented to Zehra Quadri, President ZAM's Hope
  • Chicago Police Department 24th District Rogers Park Awards Ceremony
  • April 27, 2006
  • Immigrant Achievement Award: Zehra Quadri
  • American Immigration Law Foundation
  • April 7, 2006
  • Certificate of Appreciation: for Community Services for Earthquake Victims
  • Social Welfare Society Kashtara, Garhi Habibullah Balakot (N.W.F.P.) Pakistan
  • January 12, 2006
  • Grant Award: for Community Services
  • Presented by Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago
  • December 21, 2005
  • December 15, 2004
  • December 15, 2003
  • Quality Performance Award
  • Presented by The Greater Chicago Food Depository
  • September 21, 2005
  • Spirit of Rogers Park Award for Youth Development
  • Rogers Park Community Council
  • October 16, 2004
  • Award of Excellence: Zehra Quadri
  • Presented by Maria Pappas – Treasurer, for participating in "Tribute to Ethnic Women’s Organizations"
  • April 28, 2004
  • Woman of Excellence "Black Pearl Award": for "distinctive service and commitment to community"
  • Presented by Connexiones Enterprise Inc.,
  • April 24, 2004
  • 2004 Jefferson Award: for the "extraordinary things you have done within your community"
  • Presented by NBC5 Chicago and Harris Bank
  • March 16, 2004
  • The Community Service Excellence Award: for ‘tireless efforts to mentor the disenfranchised children by inspiring excellence, enriching minds, instilling self-confidence & nurturing high self-esteem.’
  • Presented by Federation of Indian Association, Chicago
  • August 16, 2003
  • Certificate of Excellence: ZAM’s Hope Community Resource Center
  • Presented for outstanding dedication and lasting contribution to the Asian American Community
  • March 20, 2003
  • 2001 Grant Award: Presented for "energy, enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the community"
  • United Airlines
  • August 8, 2001
  • Community Award 2001: Presented for excellent community services
  • Community Award 2000:Presented for contribution in community services
  • by United Airlines



Three Stories Video
Our 2005 Fundraiser Video
(Audio Clip) NPR: Muslims Turn to Local Charities
All Things Considered, November 12, 2004



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  1. AILF 2006 Chicago Immigrant Achievement Awards
  2. ABC7Chicago.com: A resource center founder you should know
  3. State of Illinois Home - Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn honors Indian American community leader Zehra Quadri
  4. The Loyola Phoenix: Feast day of Jesuit founder evokes community service
Alderman Joe Moore (49th Ward) and Barbara Sepanik are sporting beautiful Indian designs
at the ZAM's Hope 5th Annual Benefit Dinner and Fashion Show (2005).
ZAM's Hope Founder Zehra Quadri and Hillary Clinton, June 2007.