The Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) celebrated Kroger’s grand reopening and ribbon cutting on Oct. 3 at 18 Mile & Dequindre in Sterling Heights.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) hosted its Fall Community Job Fair on Sep. 30, 2026. With 40 employers and 140 job seekers in attendance, the event created meaningful opportunities for networking, career exploration, and professional growth.
Read MoreThe CCF recently welcomed leadership from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services including: Amy Epkey, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Lynn Hendges, Manager of Housing and Homeless Services;
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) continues to promote cultural understanding and strengthen services for the Chaldean community through its cultural awareness training initiatives.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation’s Breaking Barriers Program continues to create meaningful opportunities for participants to learn, grow, connect, and build confidence. This summer, the program celebrated its 14th anniversary on Aug. 21 with more than 200 attendees enjoying an afternoon of joy, community, and traditional dancing.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation was excited to welcome more than 70 young learners into our program. This year, the program includes two part-day preschool classes for three-year-olds and two classrooms for four-year-old Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) students.
Read MoreWoven Tapestry: The Story of Chaldean Americans, presented by the Chaldean Community Foundation, Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, and Chaldean Cultural Center is an official selection for the Royal Starr Film Festival.
Read MoreThe CCF recently hosted back-to-school events in partnership with Warren Consolidated Schools (WCS) and Utica Community Schools (UCS), helping local families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation awarded 44 students with scholarships totaling $157,000 this year thanks to the generosity of numerous community funders.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation’s Summer Discovery Camp recently wrapped up a successful summer, serving over 140 students entering grades 3 through 6 from Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Read MoreOn July 8, community members joined the Chaldean Community Foundation and the Chaldean Diocese for a book presentation and signing at CCF West. Mar Bawai Soro, Jacob Bacall, and Fr. Wisam Matti shared their latest works and insights into the rich history of the Chaldean Church.
Read MoreU.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin recently toured CCF West and learned about the Foundation’s commitment to preserving the history, language, and traditions of the Chaldean community. The visit also highlighted CCF West’s role as a center for education, storytelling, and cultural preservation through language programs, community spaces, and historical initiatives.
Read MoreCCF West recently welcomed His Holiness Mar Awa III, Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East. Joined by Bishop Francis Kalabat, clergy from the Chaldean Diocese, and CCF president Martin Manna, His Holiness toured the facility including the Mar Ibrahim Library. During the visit, they explored the library’s collection of preserved manuscripts, rare texts, and historical resources that safeguard the rich heritage, language, and history of the Chaldean and Assyrian people for future generations.
Read MoreThe CCF recently celebrated the graduation of their Little Scholars Preschool and Pre-K students as they completed an important milestone in their educational journey.
Read MoreParticipants gathered in Nana Bernadette Sarafa’s Kitchen at CCF West to learn how to prepare Iraqi Parda Plow, a beloved Chaldean dish known for its flavorful rice, savory filling, and beautiful presentation.
Read MoreIn partnership with Do What You Love to End ALZ and the Alzheimer’s Association, the CCF and community members came together on Saturday, June 20 to walk to raise awareness, remember loved ones, and bring hope to those suffering from this disease.
Read MoreThe University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) Chaldean American Law Student Association (CALSA) Scholarship is now accepting applications.
Read MoreThis year, the CCF is proud to honor the late John Mansour, whose life reflected a deep commitment to community service, generosity, and compassion.
Read MoreLast month, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a ceremonial signing officially recognizing May as Chaldean American Month every year. Members of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and the Chaldean Community Foundation joined for this meaningful and historic moment honoring Chaldean heritage, culture, and contributions.
Read MoreEvery story woven into our community has helped shape the Chaldean American experience. Woven Tapestry: The Story of Chaldean Americans is a documentary highlighting the history, resilience, culture, and contributions of Chaldean Americans across the United States.
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