Food Network star and restaurateur Guy Fieri is bringing his brand of fried chicken to Michigan, and Tomey Group is helping him do that.
Read MoreThe best brands evoke the emotions of their customers by tapping into their hearts and minds. In this book, marketing and brand strategist Lydia Michael of Blended Collective breaks down the process of building culturally inclusive, long-lasting consumer-brand relationships.
Read MoreWe have claimed April as Chaldean Heritage Month since Governor Gretchen Whitmer decreed that status for the month last year. In that spirit, we have an issue full of culture for you for April.
Read MoreThe Iraqi constitution guarantees “personal, religious and cultural freedom,” protestors say to a law that prohibits the sale of alcohol in the country say the law violates the constitution.
Read MoreFor Desiree Hannosh, donating her hair was something she wanted to do to help her community. She was inspired to do so when she saw a classmate in a cancer battle who lost their hair during treatment.
Read MoreA new leadership program has recently launched, a partnership between the Chaldean Community Foundation and Wireless Vision called Learn with A Leader. 13 participants have been selected to participate in the program.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation recently celebrated its 12 year anniversary. The CCF opened its doors in Sterling Heights on March 8, 2011, to address and serve the needs of the refugee, immigrant, and greater community.
Read MoreRojina Tobya was only 14 when she came to the U.S. from Iraq, where her father and other family members were kidnapped and ransomed by the Islamic State (IS). She found herself in a classroom with other kids her age, not knowing the language or even recognizing the alphabet.
Read MoreMost of us want to be sure our assets are smoothly transitioned to our spouses or children who survive us. While planning for death is a major component of estate planning, you should also address what happens if you become incapacitated.
Read MoreWhen I accepted my job as palliative care nurse practitioner eight years ago, a Chaldean colleague told me I was crazy for taking the position and that I will not be able to get any Chaldeans into hospice. Although this was never my objective, I am glad to say he was wrong.
Read MoreMichigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director, Elizabeth Hertel and Senior Deputy Director, Dwayne Haywood visited the Chaldean Community Foundation on March 21. This was the first time that both Hertel and Haywood toured the facility in Sterling Heights and learned about the programs and services offered.
Read MoreEaster is a time for new beginnings and with that, why not try new family traditions this Easter season? While I am not suggesting replacing all your annual Easter traditions such as Easter Mass and family gatherings, there are ways to spice them up a bit with a new twist. You may even find yourself a new family Easter tradition!
Read MoreRemembering members of our community who have passed away.
Read MoreSeven state representatives visited the Chaldean Community Foundation on February 13 to learn about the daily services that the CCF provides to 40,000 clients annually. Leadership shared with them priorities for the CCF and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce (CACC), which includes increasing funding for both the multicultural line and from the Department of Education for the CCF, and supporting upcoming bills on lottery and liquor commissions for the CACC. Both organizations are focused on providing more affordable housing.
Read MoreEvery year the Chaldean Cultural Center hosts a Lenten Dinner evening with a special emphasis on prayer and reflection. This year the keynote speaker is Father Aram, speaking on “Shairwatha,” Remembrance of the Saints, something that took place in Iraqi villages before Easter during Lent. Father Aram chaired a crisis team in Alqosh and established a medical charity clinic among other trauma-related work. He speaks Syriac, Arabic, and English.
Read MoreOne of Mena Hannakachl’s writing professors once told her that to thrive in the real world, she would need to put the languages she learned while growing up in Iraq and the United Arab Emirates aside and conform to standard English.
Read MoreNancy Zieah, a liquor store owner/operator turned law school student, appreciates the fact that many students at Cooley Law School are—like her—not traditional law school students right out of undergrad.
Read MoreCCF President Martin Manna had the great privilege of meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC earlier this month. The King relayed that Iraq is a priority for him and invited Martin to meet with him in Amman to discuss long-term sustainability for Christians in Iraq.
Read MoreThe CCF welcomed 7th and 8th grade students from Grissom Middle School in Sterling Heights to learn about the effects of vaping on the development of the teen brain. The information was presented by Henry Ford Health experts.
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