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Sharon Hannawa Nominated for ATHENA Awards

By: Dean Vaglia | C&G Newspapers | Published April 24, 2026 MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb Foundation, an affiliate of the Macomb County Chamber, has announced 17 nominees for its annual ATHENA Leadership Award®, presented annually to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their profession, served the community in a meaningful way and actively assisted women in...

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State of Michigan Officially Recognizes May as “Chaldean American Month”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2026   Contact: [email protected]  Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation into Law   LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bipartisan bills to honor Michiganders. The first formally recognizes May as Chaldean American Month, and the second dedicates a portion of highway to Master Sergeant Gregory Kuhse, who lost...

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Skillman Foundation awards CCF as part of Michigan Central Station Endowment Initiative

The Skillman Foundation will award $1.1 million in grants to fortify long-term operating support for 11 children’s charities in the region, bringing the foundation's support to the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative to $1.7 million. Detroit-based Skillman Foundation plans to share news of the new round of grants Thursday during a dinner it’s hosting for...

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Sterling Heights DPW partners with Chaldean Community Foundation for food drive

With food insecurity becoming more urgent amid the federal government shutdown and benefit delays, more and more families are left wondering where their next meal may come from. Those factors are contributing forces behind the Ken Stempowski Memorial Food Drive, a decades-long food collection program organized by the city of Sterling Heights Department of Public Works (DPW)....

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Martin Manna named to Crain Detroit’s Who’s Who List

CCF and CCAC President Martin Manna was named to Crains Detroit's Who's Who list in Southeast Michigan. 300 leaders were selected in this guide to the most influential figures shaping Southeast Michigan across business, government, philanthropy, education, the arts and more. Full...

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Gardner White’s Announces Return of Twinkle Town Campaign

Local Influencers and charity partners include:  -Broadway in Detroit | Detroit Goodfellows -Jasmine Brown, President, ACS GenNow Network | American Cancer Society -CBS Detroit’s Terrance Friday and Shaina Humphries | Alzheimer’s Association -Clownie, The Parade Company | The Parade Company -Melissa Coulier, Co-Founder, Live Well Lead Well | Gilda’s Club Detroit -Detroit...

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