Sterling Heights residents have a new opportunity to vote! Residents can now vote in person at either of the Early Voting sites before Election Day (July 27-August 4) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including weekends, for nine days before the election. The two locations include the Sterling Heights Community Center at 40250 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 and the Chaldean Community Foundation at 3601 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310.
Read More6th and 7th grade girls and boys interested in futsal and pickleball can now sign up for a free summer sports program at the CCF. Girls Futsal will begin July 8-July 25 and the Boys/Girls Pickleball session starts on July 29 and runs until August 15.
Read MoreThrough support from w3r Consulting, Drs. Nathima and Peter Atchoo Family Foundation, Yvonne Nona Memorial Scholarship Fund, Abdul Karim and Jameela Sesi Memorial Scholarship Fund, DA Advisory Group, the Karim and Bernadette Sarafa General Fund, and the Derek Dickow Scholarship Fund, the CCF will award nearly $70,000 in scholarships to college students this year.
Read MoreFadya, a remarkable refugee from Baghdad, Iraq, arrived in the U.S. in 2016 as a single mom, seeking growth and opportunity after the tragic loss of her husband. With the support of the CCF, Fadya found a second home. She received help with ESL classes, applying for citizenship, and much more.
Read MoreCCF’s Strategic Initiatives Manager, Stacy Bahri, was nominated for the 2024 Athena International 2024 Leadership Award. Stacy’s journey started as a case worker, where she passionately advocated for her clients, helping them acculturate into American society. Today, she manages community outreach and strategic initiatives for the organization.
Read MoreThe Macomb Student/Staff Wellbeing, Emotional Learning Launch (M-SWELL) team had the opportunity to visit the Chaldean Community Foundation last month to get an overview of programming and resources available to the greater community.
Read MoreThe CCF’s Balance and Breathe Program is now underway! The program is catered to older adults and caregivers, giving them the opportunity to learn chair yoga and Zumba exercises. The program is in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of North America’s Center on Holocaust Survivor Care Institute on Aging and Trauma.
Read MoreOn May 1, the Chaldean Community Foundation hosted the inaugural Spring Community Job Fair. With almost 30 employers in attendance and close to 150 eager job seekers, it was an event to remember. Job seekers had the opportunity to connect with hiring professionals from a variety of industries and even had in-person interviews on the spot.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation will be hosting additional sports sampling camps for both boys and girls this summer. Camps include Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Futsal, Boys and Girls Pickleball and Girls Volleyball.
Read MoreThe partnership with the Anthony L. Soave Family Mobile Mammography and Health Screening Center helps provide accessible breast health services for all women, regardless of their financial situation.
Read MoreThe CCF’s H.E.A.L. (Hard of Hearing, E.S.L., American Sign Language, Life Skills) Project is hitting the road in a new direction. The first two participants in the Drivers’ Training program have passed both written and road tests, officially becoming licensed drivers in Michigan.
Read MoreOn April 13, the CCF hosted its inaugural National Civics Bee local competition in Sterling Heights. Middle school students from around southeast Michigan showcased their civics knowledge in a groundbreaking competition.
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 MoreOn March 8, the Chaldean Community Foundation celebrated 13 years of community impact in Sterling Heights. Since opening doors in 2011, the Chaldean Community Foundation has been a center of hope and support for refugees, immigrants, and the wider community.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation recently hosted the Consul General of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Muhammad Hassan Saeed Muhammad, for a special visit. Martin Manna, President of the Foundation, warmly welcomed the Consul and his delegation, expressing joy at their visit.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation hosted Penske Logistics for a Job Fair on February 28. Job seekers discussed potential warehouse employment opportunities with Penske staff.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation celebrated Nonprofit Day with the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) on February 22. The MNA invited the CCF to the annual 2024 Nonprofit Day at the Capitol to speak about engaging voters for an inclusive democracy.
Read MoreOn March 8, the CCF celebrated the women who make what we do possible. In honor of International Women’s Day, we highlight the remarkable women who inspire us with their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment.
Read MoreThe CCF participated in the annual Macomb Student Diversity Summit, an event which provides an opportunity for more than 400 middle and high school students across Macomb County to have a dialogue about race relations and other relevant cultural matters.
Read MoreThe Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and Chaldean Community Foundation have engaged the Waad Murad Advocacy Fund in support of Thair Dado, who was shot and killed in the parking lot of his part-time job on Saturday, February 3, leaving behind a grieving widow and teenage son.
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