About Us

 NFS was founded by advocates who witnessed firsthand the unique challenges faced by survivors from Middle Eastern and North African communities. Survivors were entering shelters hoping to escape violence, only to leave because language barriers and a lack of cultural and religious understanding made those spaces feel isolating rather than safe.

Noor Family Services was created to close these gaps — offering culturally informed, community-centered support that gives survivors access to resources, legal advocacy, and a space where they truly feel heard.

NFS was formed in 2015 to meet the growing need for confidential, culturally sensitive services and legal assistance. Our mission is to support survivors in underserved communities, bridging the gaps caused by:

• Language barriers
• Cultural stigmas
• Emotional challenges such as loneliness, depression, or abuse

We are here to provide direct family law services and critical resources to those in crisis, offering hope and pathways to healing.

Noor Family Services is one of the few agencies with an on-staff attorney to provide direct legal services to victims of domestic violence, from temporary protective orders to divorce and child support matters. In addition, NFS is committed to legal advocacy, referral/crisis management, and outreach and education. As a culturally-sensitive non-profit agency, we view these programs as ways to extend the care and concern for victims and survivors in the broader ethnic community, regardless of race, religion, national origin, or cultural or ethnic affiliation. 

STAFF:

ELENA SANCHEZ — Legal Services

DANIELLE CAMPMAN — Paralegal

ANIKA CROSBY — Intake Coordinator & Legal Advocate

 SANDY KILLION — Case Manager and Outreach Advocate

ALIZA A. MAQBOOL — Outreach and Education Director

CONTRACTORS:

LANCE GOWENS — Legal Services

FATIMA WASIM, Ph.D. — Mental Health Therapist

SAYEEDA WASEEM — Psychotherapist

IMAM NADIM ALI — Education

VICTORIA HOPKINS — Marketing & Communications