To love, honor, respect and empower the lives of the suffering, hopeless and forgotten. 
“It was an honor to meet His Holiness Pope Leo XIV during the International Catholic Legislators Network gathering—my first audience with the first American pope in history.
I had the privilege of presenting him with a commissioned painting by US based Lebanese artist Alex Abli, capturing his life journey to the papacy. A small hidden detail embedded in the artwork—a White Sox baseball—was a personal touch that resonated with the Holy Father and brought a smile to his face.
Along with this gift, I presented a proposal for “A Prayer for Peace, Love, and Unity in Lebanon”—an unprecedented interfaith blessing ceremony at the Beirut silos memorial site, calling on His Holiness to bring together leaders from all of Lebanon’s faith communities to bless the site where 241 lives were lost in the 2020 explosion.
In my letter to Pope Leo XIV the artwork “Beauty from Ashes” seeks to transform tragedy into a living tribute and a lasting symbol of remembrance, resilience, and hope, featuring Lebanon’s Cedar tree that gracefully reveals symbols of all faiths: the Christian cross, the Islamic crescent, and the Druze star.
His Holiness received both the gift and the proposal with gratitude, a moment that left me deeply moved and hopeful for what lies ahead.”
—Thomas A. Abraham
Chairman of the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation
Founder of The Beirut Foundation and the Help Us Rise Initiative
“Conversations like these matter. Bringing together educators, advocates, and partners to explore how blind soccer can become part of public school programs reflects a shared belief in access, dignity, and opportunity for all students.
Inclusion isn’t an idea—it’s something we build together.”
Thomas A. Abraham, Chairman of the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation
#InclusionInSports #BlindSoccer #CommunityCollaboration #AccessForAll #SportsForEveryone
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New Year 2026: A Message of Hope and Unity
Please enjoy this song, presented by Miracle Rock Radio and produced by Cedar Rock Entertainment youtu.be/86f4xVf54HA?si=41JbeJdI57Z5gJPy
“As we welcome 2026—America’s 250th anniversary year—we celebrate not just the greatness of a nation, but the greatness of an idea: that all people are created equal, deserving of grace, and bound together by love.
Our independence was never meant to separate us from the world, but to illuminate a universal truth—that every human being possesses the God-given right to live in freedom, dignity, and love.
As we embrace 2026, let us choose:
Love without condition—recognizing the divine spark in every soul.
Independence through interdependence—lifting others as we rise.
Greatness through service—measured by our generosity, not our power.
Faith in action—honoring God through acts of compassion and justice.
May we see in every face—whether Paralympic athlete or immigrant dreamer, neighbor or stranger—the reflection of our shared humanity. Like the cedars of Lebanon and the oaks of America growing side by side, we are one human family.
Let us choose hope over fear, unity over division, and love over indifference. The rights we cherish belong to every person on earth.
Here’s to a year of possibility, compassion, and the transformative power of love that knows no boundaries.
With hope for all humanity, as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
GodSpeed,”
Thomas A. Abraham
Chairman, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation
#NewYear2026 #HopeAndUnity #SharedHumanity
The Beautiful Gift of Words This Christmas
“In this season when we celebrate the Word made flesh, we're reminded of something wonderful: our words carry extraordinary power to bring joy and life to those around us.
Words are among the most precious gifts we can give. They cost us nothing, yet their value is immeasurable. A sincere compliment can brighten someone's entire day. An "I'm proud of you" can fuel someone's courage for years. A simple "I love you" can heal hurts we didn't even know existed.
This Christmas, we have countless opportunities to speak life into the people around us—family gathered at the table, the checkout clerk managing the holiday rush, the neighbor we wave to but rarely talk with, the child who needs to hear they are special.
The Christ Child came as the Living Word to speak hope, love, and new beginnings into our world. What a joy that we get to reflect that same grace! We can be the voice that encourages, uplifts, and affirms. We can speak words that make others feel seen, valued, and loved.
Imagine the ripple effect: your kind words today might be repeated in someone's mind tomorrow when they need strength. Your encouragement might be the turning point in someone's story.
This Christmas, let's fill the air with words of love, gratitude, and hope. They are gifts that never stop giving.
Merry Christmas!”
Thomas A. Abraham
Chairman, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation
P.S. Sharing this Christmas song, presented by Miracle Rock Radio and produced by Cedar Rock Entertainment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG5CKugVECk
#MerryChristmas #SeasonOfHope #WordsMatter
The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation takes great pride in supporting the Vizcaya Museum Foundation. This commitment reflects our dedication to preserving Miami’s cultural heritage while strengthening educational and community engagement.
Our Chairman, Thomas A. Abraham, attended the 26th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala and Champion of the Year, alongside leaders, advocates, and supporters dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The late Lebanese - American entrepreneur and philanthropist Anthony R. Abraham and his wife Genevieve devoted their lives to helping others through the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation that he founded in 1976. They believed that a life lived for others is a life worth living. And even though they both passed away, the foundation continues to help ease poverty, improve the quality of life for those in need, build sustainable communities, support medical research, and ensure excellence in education and medical care for children, through donations to various non-profit charities across the globe.
The Anthony R. Abraham Foundation is now lead by the founder’s son, Thomas G. Abraham, who is serving as Chairman of the board.
For more information about the foundation’s leadership.
Read MoreA life lived for others is a life worth living, so we may as well spend it on something that outlasts us. That is what Anthony and Genevieve Abraham envisioned as they set forth on their journey to grow the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation.
