Posts in CCF Update
Commercial Space at Tigris Tower

First-floor medical and retail space is currently available at Tigris Tower. Spaces range from 1,500 to 9,000 square feet, with ground floor access and parking attached. Long-term lease opportunities are available. For more information about the spaces available, contact KJ Commercial Real Estate at (248) 851-8900.

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American University in Baghdad Visits CCF West

On February 12, Chaldean Community Foundation West was visited by Saadi Saihood and a delegation from the American University of Iraq-Baghdad to explore the Foundation’s newest location in West Bloomfield. Mr. Saihood is the founder of the Raban Al-Safina Group, one of Iraq’s largest private industrial and engineering conglomerates, and the founder of the American University in Baghdad, the country’s largest private university.

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CCF Nominated by Hour Detroit

Crain’s Business Detroit’s Best of Detroit contest celebrates the people, businesses, and organizations making a meaningful impact across the region. The Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) has been nominated again this year, a testament to its continued commitment to serving individuals and families throughout metro Detroit.

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Keeping Chaldean Culture Alive

The new year is off to a great start at CCF West in West Bloomfield. Language and cooking classes are back in session, bringing fresh energy and new opportunities for learning. Before the holidays, the CCF West proudly celebrated the class completion of several students for the fall session of the Sureth and Arabic language classes.

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Future Forward

The CCF hosted members of the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative (MCSCEI) for a tour of their Sterling Heights facility on January 12, 2026. As a proud grant recipient of the Children’s Endowment Initiative, CCF looks forward to strengthening partnerships that support children and families in our community.

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Casual Day

In December, the CCF was nominated by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for the Macomb County Casual Day Charitable Collections Program. With department leader permission, participating employees within Macomb County Government could wear casual clothing to work on Fridays/designated days if they donate at least one dollar to that month’s organization.

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Rebuilding Sacred Heart

Under the patronage and presence of Mr. Abdul Qader Al-Dakheel, Governor of Nineveh, and at the kind invitation of His Excellency Mar Najeeb Mikhael, Archbishop of Mosul and Aqra for the Chaldean Catholics, and in coordination with the Iraq office of the Chaldean Community Foundation, a ceremony was held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the site of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Telkeif, marking the beginning of its rehabilitation.

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Celebrating Culture

On December 11, CCF West celebrated Chaldean Cultural Night featuring artist Reni Stephan and Fr. Patrick Setto. Both Stephan and Setto shared powerful reflections on art, faith, and the spiritual guidance that inspires creativity. Their stories highlighted the deep connection between culture, religion, and the artistic journey.

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Sweetness is the Season

On December 15, CCF West hosted 20 kids, ages 8–15, for a fun, hands-on experience decorating their own holiday cookies. With pre-measured dough, festive cookie cutters, frosting, sprinkles, and candy decorations, the kids let their creativity shine. After baking and decorating, each participant boxed up their cookies to take home.

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