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Staying Warm

More than 200 coats were donated to the CCF’s Little Scholars Program on January 13. Little Scholars prepares children for kindergarten through a variety of emergent literacy, early learning, and developmental opportunities. The program currently has a waitlist. For more information regarding the Little Scholars Program, call 586-722-7253 or contact Rachel Rose at rachel.rose@chaldeanfoundation.org.

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A Different Perspective

Merisa Mesumic has a different perspective than the majority of us. In honor of January being National Braille Literacy Month, we wanted to share her perspective. CCF’s Breaking Barriers program offers services to those with visual impairments through the B.E.A.M. (Braille, ESL, Acculturation, Mobility) Project.

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Breaking Barriers Celebrates Christmas

The CCF’s Breaking Barriers Program and their families enjoyed a wonderful Christmas celebration on December 17. This annual event brought together 250 individuals who enjoyed an afternoon of food, entertainment, dancing, crafts, and pictures with Santa. Thanks to CCF staff, volunteers, and Fr. Matthew’s Men’s Group, who graciously contributed to this event. CCF Breaking Barriers clients each received a set of bed sheets thanks to the generous donations made to the Mother of God and St. Thomas Giving Tree.

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“Tucked in Tight”

The Oakland County MDHHS Office hosted a bed sheet drive, “Tucked in Tight”, to support individuals and families that participate in the Chaldean Community Foundation’s Breaking Barriers Program. Breaking Barriers provides services and advocacy to those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Heather Hembree, Program Manager with the Oakland County MDHHS Southfield office, dropped off the donations to the Chaldean Community Foundation on December 13. The CCF thanks the Oakland County MDHHS Office for their generosity!

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