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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT UCFS-CALC | |
Reserve Your Seat - Botox and Bubbly! | |
Get your tickets to Botox and Bubbly to be held on August 16th at V/O Medspa in West Bloomfield! Win exclusive raffles like FREE Botox for a year, get access to amazing discounts on services, and enjoy some light bites and bubbly with friends for just $25! | |
Food Pantry Distributes Nearly 20,000 Pounds of Food | |
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Our food pantry has experienced significant growth, both in the number of clients we serve and the volume of food distributed. To keep up with the increasing demand, our team continues to work diligently to ensure our community is served efficiently and with dignity.
Last Friday, we served 1,023 clients with 19,525 pounds of nutritious food and kitchen staples! This was made possible with the help of over 20 volunteers from Hanon Systems and our generous CALC Feeds Member. Together, we have made a direct, tangible, and immediate impact on our neighbors in need.
Congratulations to Caitlin Poota for having the closest guess in our Guess the Pounds contest last week! Caitlin guessed 20,141 pounds. Just 616 pounds off!
There's only ONE CALC Feeds Membership left! If you'd like to sponsor a week of our food pantry program, click here to become a CALC Feeds Member today!
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Maternal Health Education Program Teaches Safety for Babies | |
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During our Maternal Health Education Program (MHEP) session, the mothers in our program learned about safe breastfeeding practices and car seat safety.
Our instructor taught mothers about how breastfeeding provides essential nutrition, to infants such as proteins, sugar, vitamins, and minerals, and the group also engaged in a discussion around breastfeeding alternatives. The session included information on how to transition their infant's and toddler's car seats to ensure the utmost safety of their children.
MHEP is made possible with grant funding from the Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Coalition (SEMPQIC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, United Way for Southeast Michigan, and Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan.
MHEP wouldn't be possible without our CALC Moms Members, who provide a car seat, stroller, or crib for each mother in the program as well as diapers, wipes, formula, and other baby essentials. If you'd like to give hope to a mother and child in need, please click here to become a CALC Moms Member today!
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Project Play On! Visits Aqua-Tots | |
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Project Play On! participants made a splash at Aqua-Tots on the final day of our summer youth sports program. Over 30 children enjoyed a fun-filled day, learning new skills and staying active as they dove into a variety of aquatic activities.
Throughout the summer, Project Play On! has provided these children with the opportunity to grow, both individually and as a community. They have developed and enhanced critical skills - leadership, social, problem solving, and working in group settings - all while discovering the benefits of staying active.
We'd like to thank our CALC Kids Members, Yousif and Tamara Kareem, for sponsoring this week's session of Project Play On! The generous support of our members has made a significant impact on our youth.
This program is partially funded in part by United Way for Southeastern Michigan and made possible by our CALC Kids Members. If you'd like to sponsor a week of our tutoring program, Project Achievement, click here to become a CALC Kids Member today!
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Timeless Hope Gala
Early-Bird Tickets on Sale Now!
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Save big and reserve your seat at our annual Timeless Hope Gala on Thursday, September 26th, 2024! Guests will enjoy a plated dinner, a premium open bar, exclusive raffles, a live auction, and connecting with like-minded people. Come and enjoy a night of giving back with us! Early Bird Tickets are on sale now through August 26th.
Tickets are selling FAST, don't wait!
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Showcase your business to hundreds of like-minded individuals through promotions before, during, and after the event, and support over a dozen programs that UCFS-CALC offers to over 12,000 people in need each year.
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Volunteer registration is now open for our annual Timeless Hope Gala! Volunteers are needed to assist with event tasks before, during, and after the event. Sign up now to learn more! | | |
Rocket Companies Community Challenge | |
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We’re excited to announce that UCFS-CALC will be participating in the 2024 Rocket Companies Community Challenge, starting next Monday, August 5th! Like last year, we will be competing for bonus prizes and additional funds for our cause. Throughout the month of August, we’ll have fun bonus challenges, volunteer opportunities, and stories about how your support is making an impact!
Bookmark our fundraising page so you’re ready to go next week!
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CAAHP has partnered up with UCFS-CALC this year for their 8th Annual CAAHP Walk-A-Thon on Sunday, August 25th, 2024 at Boulan Park. All proceeds benefit the UCFS-CALC Food Pantry, Cooking with CALC, and the CAAHP Scholarship Program for Healthcare Students of Chaldean Heritage.
If you would like to attend this FREE event or would like to volunteer, please fill out the forms below!
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Dress comfy, and show up ready to work! We'll have you fill out a short form when you get here, and you'll be ready to begin volunteering!
The Sharehouse Food Pantry is located at
2033 Austin Drive in Troy
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The Women's Business Institute (WBI), powered by United Community Family Services-Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (UCFS-CALC), is being relaunched! WBI connects and empowers professionals from various sectors, united by shared aspirations and goals.
To make this relaunch as impactful as possible, we need your help. UCFS-CALC and WBI invite you to participate in a brief survey to ensure our initiatives are tailored to support your growth and success. Please click the button below to take the survey!
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Make a donation to be used where it's needed most. Our community's trust in us and our mission make it possible for UCFS-CALC being able to continue to serve our neighbors in need with dignity and hope. | |
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While we do accept gently used items in our Sharehouse, we provide our Clients with brand-new items as well. We do this for many reasons, such as the longevity of the item or for hygiene purposes, but most importantly, because our Clients deserve a dignified experience.
You can help us do this by purchasing new items from our Wishlist below, where they'll ship directly to us. Click the button below and share with your friends and family!
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1. Create a digital account
2. Link your Card to UCFS-CALC
Search for "Chaldean American Ladies of Charity"
3. Your Kroger purchases support UCFS-CALC
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Become a member now to get exclusive access to the event! | |
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Questions or Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Contact our Events Coordinator, Melissa Siba, at
248-251-1164 or email msiba@ucfamilyservices.org
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Get in touch!
(248) 528-0130
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