The Chaldean Community Foundation launched its 2025 Academic Scholarship Program on June 2, 2025. With anticipated scholarship awards reaching nearly $85,000 this year, several endowment and family funds will be contributing directly toward Chaldean students’ education.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreNearly 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreThe newly constructed Tigris Tower apartments are expected to open this spring. These brand-new one and two-bedroom apartments located at 43700 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Heights offer modern living at an affordable cost.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreRecently, 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.
Read MoreSue Kattula was honored by the Detroit Duchess Club at Madonna University for her incredible dedication to community service. The evening featured inspiring speeches, cultural performances, and recognition of outstanding leaders making an impact.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreThe CCF’s new attainable housing project, Tigris Tower, is seeking retail tenants on the first floor of the beautiful 4-story building featuring 135 multi-family units, located on the busy north Van Dyke corridor just south of Hall Road.
Read MoreEarlier this year, Iraq’s Prime Minister approved the creation of a new community police force in the Nineveh Plain that will be comprised of locals living in the region.
Read MoreLast month, the Chaldean Community Foundation was honored to host Tristan Azbej, State Secretary for Hungary Helps, and Dr. Balazs Martonffy, Consul General of Hungary (Chicago).
Read MoreFrom humble beginnings in a 1,200 square foot space with a 10-member team, the Chaldean Community Foundation organization has grown to a 30,000 square ft. building with 80 dedicated team members.
Read MoreYou may have heard the term “cultural competency,” but what does it mean, and how can a community benefit from it? Think of it as a bridge connecting diverse perspectives. When we meet someone new, whether at work, in your neighborhood, or at an event, we’re not just meeting a person but a whole world of experiences, beliefs, and values.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce are once again partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Michigan Chamber of Commerce to offer the 2025 National Civics Bee to local contestants.
Read MoreTaking care of a loved one—whether an aging parent, a person with special needs, or an individual with chronic health needs—is among the most precious gifts we can offer. Caregivers can often face a unique set of challenges, from burnout to feelings of guilt.
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