DETROIT — In recognition of a lifetime of dedication, service and commitment to all who pass through its doors, the Arab American and Chaldean Council’s (ACC) Board of Directors is proud to announce the dedication of its Detroit Headquarters, Youth Recreation and Leadership Center, and Artisana Adult Learning Center in honor of founding members Salman Sesi, Esq., Dr. Haifa Fakhouri, and Father John Badeen. This commemorative Building Dedication Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m. at ACC Youth Center, located at 62 W. Seven Mile Road in Detroit.

“These founding members have been active supporters and contributors of ACC since its inception in 1979, a press release says. “Thirty-one years later, they continue to dedicate their time, knowledge, and expertise to benefit the services of ACC. This event serves to recognize their commitment and stand as a monument of appreciation for all they have contributed.”

Over 15 years ago, ACC committed itself to the revitalization of the Seven Mile neighborhood and community as it launched its Community & Neighborhood Development Initiative: The Seven Mile Project. Over the years the project became a stimulus for an entire neighborhood and indeed the City of Detroit. This ambitious revitalization initiative has transformed the Seven Mile Corridor and boasts four ACC outreach centers in a campus setting that provides one-stop-shopping for community services that range from job education and training to behavioral health to primary and dental care facilities to youth.