• Project Achievement
• Sharehouse Spruce Up
• THRIVE at the Zoo
• Cooking With CALC
• Grand Summer Raffle
• In the News! CALC Supporters featured in 30 in Their Thirties

• Women's Business Institute: Mentorship Opportunity
• Volunteers Needed for World Refugee Day
• Sharehouse Basic Needs Center Wishlist
• Save the Dates for UCFS' Oktoberfest and Christmas in Whoville

Last Tuesday, after homework was completed, UCFS-CALC’s Project Achievement students built and decorated kites with recycled materials. Students got to exercise their creativity and talked about the physics behind flying a kite.

If you’d like to sponsor a week of Project Achievement or Youth Sports, click here to become a CALC Kids Member or give Arjan a call at (248) 528-0262.

At UCFS-CALC, we know the little things matter, and we wanted to create a more welcoming space, so on Friday, volunteers and staff got their hands dirty to give our building that we're so proud of some much-needed curb appeal.

The seniors from our Elderly Refugee program also came out to plant some delicious veggies in the garden. Then we all headed inside to sort through the racks to make clothes shopping easier for our Clients and give them a better selection.

We'd like to give a special thank you the the Oakland County HR Association and our amazing staff for their dedication to serving our Clients with dignity and hope.

On Saturday, May 20th, UCFS-CALC's THRIVE Case Manager, Fadia, took six families out to lunch and a day at the Detroit Zoo!

Our THRIVE program provides social and emotional support to people with cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities and their families. On Saturday, they had the chance to get to spend time with other families with similar dynamics. This outing also created an opportunity for quality family time on their own as the families spread out after lunch to enjoy the zoo.

On Tuesday, the Cooking With CALC participants learned small, sustainable choices they can make to promote strong bones and healthy weight. Our Director of Operations, Arjan, who doubles as our Nutrition Educator, engaged Clients in an open discussion about the importance of getting enough calcium and vitamin D and limiting foods that are high in added sugar. They went over how to calcium, vitamin D, and added sugars on a food label and alternative foods to increase or decrease these things for our Clients who can't have milk or want to cut down on their soda intake.

Arjan showed participants how to make delicious yogurt parfaits and smoothies to reinforce these learning objectives. They then got to sample the tasty treats to expose them to new foods, which also promotes integration for our refugee and immigrant Clients.

STAY TUNED! UCFS-CALC will be launching a Cooking With CALC YouTube channel to share these nutrition lessons and recipes with you soon!

For more information, visit our website.

Congratulations to two of our supporters - @iamsimonthomas, CEO of DOBI Real Estate, and Mario Kiezi, President of MKiezi Investments - on making the prestigious DBusiness Magazine 30 in Their Thirties list.

Both Simon and Mario prioritize people in their approach to conducting business and their impact on the community as evidenced in the incredible success of their companies and their generous support of UCFS-CALC as sponsors and donors at our events, including last year's Timeless Hope Gala. We are so grateful for all they've done, and we are excited to see what the future has in store for them.

Congrats, Mario and Simon!

The Women's Business Institute has a Mentor available who want to support a mentee looking to transition into a corporate environment. The Mentor currently works with the Government as an IT Technical Writer and has also worked in the healthcare industry and in banking. The mentee does NOT need to work or be seeking to work in IT as this WBI Mentor can speak to various positions and certifications.

If you are looking for a Mentor or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to WBI today at  info@wbi-usa.org

Volunteers Needed for Project Achievement

We are in need of volunteers to help with our tutoring program on Tuesday nights.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact

Arjan Kallou

(248) 528-0262 or akallou@ucfamilyservices.org

We are always accepting new volunteers for our Food Pantry, especially on Thursdays! Please dress in warm, comfy clothing and simply show up on any of the dates above; no need to sign up or call ahead. We will have you fill out a quick form, and get you started serving your community! Our office is located at 2033 Austin Drive in Troy.

Make a donation to a program of your choice or a general 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.

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.

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

Become a 2023 UCFS-CALC Member

for early access to tickets for this sell-out event!