For years, the Chaldean Community Foundation and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce have been planning one of their biggest projects yet: the grand opening of a new community center on the west side of metro Detroit, located in West Bloomfield near the corner of Walnut Lake and Inkster Roads. The property will serve as the headquarters of the CACC and will also house other affiliated organizations like the Chaldean Cultural Center, the Chaldean News, Chaldean Voice, the Bishop Ibrahim Library, and more.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation and the Chaldean News are honored to be selected by the Library of Congress to preserve the Chaldean culture and contribute to the archival collections to be preserved at the American Folklife Center in Washington, DC.
Read MoreLast year, the Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce (CACC) announced plans to renovate The Corners, a former school building at Walnut Lake and Inkster Roads. The newly acquired property in West Bloomfield will serve as the headquarters for the CACC and will also house other affiliated organizations.
Read MoreWith funding through Community Telecommunications Network, the CCF’s Breaking Barriers program has purchased an indoor state-of-the-art virtual driving simulator to allow hard of hearing and/or deaf learners the opportunity to experience being in the driver’s seat, simulating speed, braking and vibration. The H.E.A.L. Project helps better equip those with hearing impairments to live independent lives. Assisted by an American Sign Language interpreter for the deaf, the group is learning how to become licensed drivers.
Read More‘New Americans’ is a compelling series that shines a light on the remarkable journeys and resilience of immigrants within the vibrant Chaldean community. Join us as we delve into the impactful work of the Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF), a beacon of hope and support for newcomers striving to assimilate and thrive in their adopted homeland.
Read MoreWith support from the Good Sports Foundation, the Chaldean Community Foundation is hosting a two-day indoor futsal (a type of indoor soccer) camp for middle school (grade 6-8) students on February 21 and February 23 from 9:30am-11:30 am.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation received a $50,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation on December 18. The donation will be used to support the overall operations of the Chaldean Community Foundation’s work on behalf of vulnerable families and adults with disabilities.
Read MoreIntro to Surath for Adults is an 8-week course taught by Mahir Awrahem beginning January 25 and running until March 14, 2024. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The course fee is $185 and includes a book.
Read MoreIn 2022, the CCF embarked on a multi-media educational and informational campaign designed to raise awareness of the work and impact of the Foundation and the Chaldean community in general. The campaign, in motion at this time, also seeks to underscore the inclusiveness of the community and how it is interwoven into the very fabric of Metro Detroit – including serving more than 40,000 individuals each year from 58 countries of origin.
Read MoreOn November 29, Wireless Vision, in collaboration with the CCF, wrapped up the inaugural Learn with a Leader program. The program was a 10-month journey which provided participants the opportunity to hear from top leaders in the community, visit successful businesses and participate in exclusive learning experiences.
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