The newly designated American citizens received certificates of the Citizenship class completion and had the opportunity to meet with and speak to Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor. Then they began the process of becoming registered voters with help from the Sterling Heights City Clerk’s office. Attendees also had the ability to fill out sample ballots and use a tabulator to get familiar with how voting works during election cycles.
Read MoreBushra Hormis is an Iraqi expatriate who came to America and faced many difficulties, including learning a new language, translating and filling out paperwork, and finding employment. Bushra thanked God when she heard about the Chaldean Community Foundation, which aids immigrants in general, and Iraqis in particular. Said Bushra, “I would like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to Him for this great idea of providing useful and beautiful assistance.”
Read MoreTheoni came to the United States to live with her son and daughter-in-law Samantha in 2008 after the death of her husband. Both families lived in Greece, sharing a building and meals, and caring for each other. Samantha is a teacher here as she was in Greece and has always had a strong relationship with her mother-in-law Theoni.
Read MoreIn the Middle East, war seems to follow you like a monster from a Stephen King novel. It’s unrelenting and always a step ahead; a story told by many Chaldeans who arrive in the bright and beautiful lands of America. The story of David Shammas is no exception.
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