Upcoming Events

The Shi’a Heritage Project (SHP) is a research and outreach program of the Mainstay Foundation centered on surveying the center leadership within the national network of Shi’a American centers and organizations across the continental United States. The objective of the project is to build an understanding of the history and development of the Shi’a American community through its institutions and leadership...

The Fostering Education Initiative seeks to empower students in underserved communities by sponsoring their private education. We believe that through education, children are able to reverse the cycle of poverty and provide a better life for themselves and their families.

We are proud to announce the launch of The Mainstay Leadership Project, a new educational personal development program that aims to develop our future leaders through authentic, creative, and engaging learning experiences.

Since 2015, The Mainstay Foundation has been organizing the annual Engage Conference for centers and organizational leaders and stakeholders of the community to meet and discuss the most pertinent issues their communities face.

The Mainstay Foundation will hold this year’s Gifts of the Messenger gift wrapping event on 10/31/2021 in honor of our Holy Prophet’s birthday! In addition to celebrating the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him and his family) birthday, the event is an opportunity for our community to reach out and give back to society.

This year’s Engage Summit will be held on November 13, 2021, with a group of diverse thought leaders from various backgrounds to convene and address the future of the Shia community.