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News Saint Vincent Depaul Program The Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (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. click here for more information>> National Wine & Spirits teams up with CALC to introduce the 2nd Annual Chaldean Refugee Program Donations will be made by NWS through sales of the following brands Belvedere (all), Hennessy VS and Johnnie Walker Black Label. August 1st 2008 through December 31st 2008 click here for more information>> ADOPT A FAMILY Throughout the year, CALC helps families in need. Whether it’s perishable goods, clothing, furniture or housing, we try to provide aid to those who need it. Without your generous donations and support our resources would be limited and little would be accomplished. During the Christmas season, we need extra help from generous people, such as yourself, your family and friends. EMPLOYERS WANTED! Chaldean community rallies for refugees WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Chaldean American Ladies of Charity hosted an evening to honor refugees new to the United States July 30 at Shenandoah Country Club, and the event included strong appeals to help improve the refugees’ lives. Organization works to ‘adopt’ refugee families from Iraq War In an effort to support these families, the Chaldean Federation of America runs the Adopt-A-Refugee-Family Program, which was launched in September 2007. One-hundred percent of donations go to the families. Benefactors receive reassurance that their donations have made it to the families when they will receive receipts signed by the refugees and the Jesuits who deliver the money. In addition to the receipts, refugee families also will send postcards to the donors, thanking them for the money. Unlike other international help organizations, the Adopt-A-Refugee-Family Program doesn’t send food products that the family may have to sell on the black market if it needs other things such as medicine. “This is better than sending just food products,” said Adopt-A-Refugee-Family Chairman Basil Bacall. “If a person is truly in need, they will be spending the money on things that they need for their family, like medicine or doctor visits.” Refugees are identified by a committee of Jesuits, Chaldeans and Syriacs, then need is determined by a refugee application, which is based on 25 questions and reviewed by the Chaldean Federation of America. Donor participation has grown drastically since last September, when there were 10 to 15 families. In May, donors sent $25,600 to more than 200 refugee families. The program hopes to adopt 5,000 refugees by the end of 2008. Those wishing to adopt a refugee family can visit www.adoptarefugeefamily.com or call (248) 851-3023. Kids From St. Regis Making a Difference |
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Often overlooked in popular examinations of the Iraq War is the suffering of the native population.
Setting an example of philanthropy for your children is very important. A group of children from St Regis Student Council whose moms are CALC members decided to donate money they raised to help people who are in need. Every Friday for 2 months the Student Council held a bagel sale during their lunch period. They also held a non-uniform day. For a donation of $1 the students did not have to wear their uniforms to school. The all Chaldean Student Council, worked as a team coordinating each fund raiser during their lunch periods. They donated $1000 of the money they raised to CALC.