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Graduating in Style

The school year has officially come to a close, and we couldn’t be prouder of our Little Scholars. This summer, 28 students graduated from the program and will begin kindergarten in the fall. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.

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Polished with Potential

The 2025 Cosmetology Mentorship Program, presented in partnership with Alline Salon Group, officially launched June 11 with great success. Nearly 30 aspiring cosmetologists took part in two full-day sessions designed to introduce the foundational concepts of the beauty industry.

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CCF Awarded Nonprofit of the Year

The Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) was the recipient of a 2025 Macomb Business Award in the Nonprofit of the Year category presented by Advancing Macomb and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development on May 15. The Macomb Business Awards honor outstanding organizations throughout the county’s 27 communities.

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Ready, Set, Hired

Nearly 150 prospective job seekers attended the CCF’s Spring Community Job Fair on Wednesday, May 7. Job seekers had the opportunity to connect with employers, including Chick-Fil-A, Corewell Health, Macomb Community College, Michigan State Police, Oakland University and more.

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Out in the Community

The Chaldean Community Foundation attended multiple events throughout the Metro Detroit community in May. Events included Havel Elementary School’s Day of Culture, Disability Law Group’s Resource Fair, and providing cultural awareness training for Corewell Health staff.

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A Global Dialogue

The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and Chaldean Community Foundation welcomed the Governor of Nineveh, AbdulQader Al-Dakhil to Michigan. The Governor greeted a group of over 100 people at Shenandoah and answered questions from the audience before retiring to a private dinner with CACC and CCF leadership. He later toured the new CCF West building in West Bloomfield.

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Advocacy in Action

The Chaldean Community Foundation attended the annual Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in Lansing on April 8. Other organizations, including ACCESS and the Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs Michigan, also attended the Advocacy Day to provide awareness and support for two bills: HB5936 and SB958-61.

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Summer Safety

As summer approaches, the CCF’s Project Light staff teamed up with Macomb Community College nursing students to offer a workshop full of tips on staying safe when temperatures begin to rise. Heat safety, skin care tips, practicing summer storm safety, how to store food in warmer weather, the importance of hydration, caring for children as temperatures rise, bug bites and pest safety information were shared with attendees.

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Civically Engaged

On March 15, the Chaldean Community Foundation hosted its Second Annual National Civics Bee® local competition. The National Civics Bee® is an annual, nonpartisan competition designed to inspire young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Students in grades 6-8 entered by submitting an essay showcasing their civic knowledge.

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Rehabilitating History

Recently, the Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) secured approval for the rehabilitation of the Sacred Heart Church in Tel Keppe. The Governor of Nineveh, Mr. Abdul Qadir Dakheel, approved the request submitted through the CCF in Iraq by His Excellency Archbishop Najib Mikhael, the Chaldean Archbishop of Mosul, to rehabilitate the Sacred Heart Church and its annexed church, Mary the Virgin, in Tel Keppe.

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Aspiring Future Educators

On March 12, nearly 50 aspiring future educators attended an informational session with Utica Community Schools and Oakland University. The purpose of this session was to encourage these candidates to serve as paraprofessionals in UCS School District with the ultimate goal of pursuing a teaching certificate through Oakland University.

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