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Programs | Executive Officers
Making a Difference
Since 1961, the Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (CALC) has continually assisted the needy families of the metro Detroit area. The CALC is a nonprofit charitable organization that operates with over 98% of donations going directly to the less fortunate. We focus our efforts on enhancing the lives of the people in our community. Our time and volunteer efforts are spent helping those in need, encouraging our youth, providing care for senior citizens, and maintaining our culture within the diverse community in which we live.
CALC MISSION STATEMENT
- We are Chaldean American women energized by working together and with others to provide help and hope to those in need.
- We strive to preserve our heritage and enrich the community through awareness and advocacy, education and advice, and emotional and economic support.
- Our vision is to strengthen and preserve the Chaldean family by ensuring that all generations have access to necessary resources and services.
- The CALC has many volunteers that spend a substantial amount of time helping others and trying to raise funds and awareness of our mission. If you'd like to volunteer your time with the CALC, click here to fill out a volunteer information form. We appreciate your help!
STAFF
Rita Pappadakis - Program Coordinator - email Rita
Fadia Karmo - Case Manager
Linda Naoum - Project Director, Empowered Voices Program
Dahlia Daoud - Facilitator, Empowered Voices Program
Janice Bashi - Facilitator, Empowered Voices Program
CALC EXECUTIVE OFFICERS - click here to view officer bios
LeeAnn Kirma - President - email LeeAnn
Gloria Kassa - Vice President - email Gloria
Jane Shallal, Esq. - Treasurer - email Jane
Julie Garmo - Secretary - email Julie
Ann Antone - Board Member - email Ann
Margaret Butti - Board Member - email Margaret
Shahnaz Hanaee - Board Member - email Shahnaz
Lillian McKay Shallal - Board Member - email Lillian
Renee Yaldo - Board Member - email Renee
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CALC BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS
General Board meetings 2 months except June-August. For specific committee events, please consult a Committee member for additional information.
Programs
ROOTS Refugee Mental Health Program
The CALC ROOTS Refugee Mental Health Program provides comprehensive, community-based mental health services for Iraqi refugee, asylee, and asylum seeking children, adults, and families. The major goal of the ROOTS program is to ensure that refugees and asylees receive appropriate mental health services and addresses mental health-related barriers that may delay a successful resettlement.
Click Here To Download The ROOTS Brochure
Click Here To Visit Our ROOTS Page
Refugee Resettlement Programs
The resettlement of our fellow Chaldeans into American society has been a major program this last year and will continue to be in the future. CALC exists to give a sense of Community, and access to services, to refugees and other immigrants coming to live in the US. This program assists families with:
Clothing & Furniture Assistance
Transportation Services
Financial Assistance
Needy Family Programs
- Adopt-A-Family
A program that pairs needy Chaldean families with sponsor families who want to fulfill another family’s Christmas wishes. In 2007, over 80 needy families in the Metro Detroit area received gifts. download flyer
- Charitable Giving
Donations made directly to assist families with basic necessities such as rent, food and utility payments. Monetary donations are also made to assist Chaldean churches, and other programs and charities.
- Scholarship Program
Provides new immigrants with an opportunity to continue their education. In 2007, we contributed $2,500 in scholarships to needy students.
- Turkey Drive
Senior Citizen Programs
CALC advocates for the safety & well-being of our Chaldean senior citizens and improving their quality of life & independence through various support services and activities. Our advocates provide companionship, comfort and assistance to seniors. Regular activities include:
Nursing Home Visits
Holiday Lunches for Seniors and Nursing Home Patients
Monthly Senior Bingo
Historic Church Tours
Senior Gardening
Youth Programs
As a community builder, CALC is committed to strengthening families and making a positive impact on youth. Our programs help to educate and inspire youth to take responsibility for the choices they make in their lives.
Saturday D.R.E.A.M.S.
Discovering through Recreation, Education, Adventure and Mentoring on Saturday’s – D.R.E.A.M.S. A youth mentoring program which provides positive role models for at-risk teens. It gives youth greater access to resources through field trips, educational and recreational activities one Saturday a month. The Dreams volunteer mentors provide unique experiences and a nurturing environment for disadvantaged youth.
Empowered Voices
Girls program tailored to developing and enhancing their relationships with each other, their mothers and promotes responsible actions. It includes:
Understanding Self & Relationships
Building Cultural & Gender Identity
Education & Career Options
Adolescent Development
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Prevention
Community Service
Children's Story Time
Young Children are enchanted by Magical Tales in a Christmas Story Time. THis annual event hosts Christmas storytelling and children are also entertained with arts and crafts. After these activities, all children have the opportunity to meet Santa and each receive a free gift. For some children, this is the only chance to meet Santa.
Other Community Programs
CALC As a Community Builder
Activities that allow us to give back to other local charities.
St. Vincent DePaul Program
CALC and St. Vincent de Paul have partnered in a special program to aid Iraqi refugees in their resettlement in the Michigan area. This program is at no cost to you, and will help those who are in need of assistance.
St. Vincent de Paul will provide the CALC with the equivalent of $50 per month in prepaid debit cards for each month the Donation Bin is placed at your business. Download Flyer
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