Founders Timeline

AACCOS founded by the Kalasho Family

American Arab Chaldean Outreach Services (AACCOS) opens its doors in Detroit and becomes a beacon of hope for newcomers resettling in the United States. This would later become INVEST (International Network for Vocational Educational Skills Training) which today is KALASHO EDUCATION AND YOUTH SERVICES.

Kalasho Family Expands Education to Underserved Communities

The pivotal year when the Kalasho family extended their educational reach, focusing on providing quality education and opportunities to underserved areas.

Clinton Expands Educational Opportunities

Recognizing the year when educational initiatives received a significant boost, with contributions from the Clinton administration to broaden learning prospects.

Kalasho in Washington with James Zogby: Arab American Institute.

Documenting a notable collaboration with James Zogby at the Arab American Institute, emphasizing cultural understanding and inclusion.

AACCOS Partners with Lewis College of Business

Marking a strategic partnership with Lewis College of Business, enhancing business education and entrepreneurial skill development.

Community Outreach incorporating Toy, Blanket, Turkey and Coat Drives

Highlighting the organization's commitment to community engagement through various drives aimed at providing essential items and support to those in need.

Championing Growth at Kalasho Sports Academy

We harness the transformative power of sports to shape character, nurture community bonds, and promote personal development. Specializing in soccer, we offer a comprehensive program that caters to students with a deep passion for the game and a desire to excel.

Education Advisory Board

Showcasing the establishment of an Education Advisory Board to guide and uplift the organization's educational strategies and outcomes.

INVEST schools founded in Partnership with Hazel Park Schools (Kindergarten - High School)

INVEST is a Michigan-based non-profit dedicated to education preservation and community coalition building, well-known for serving ethnic and less-privileged groups through various educational programs and year-round charitable activities.

INVEST Expands and adds another center.

INVEST expands services to 8 new communities

INVEST expands its reach to serve 8 additional communities, bringing its unique educational model and support services to a broader range of students in need.

Kalasho Family Founded KEYS Grace Academy (First Assyrian-Chaldean Centered Charter in the Nation) Managed by Kalasho Empowerment of Young Scholars

Keys Academies grow and expand services to all newcomers from the Middle East, Meso and South America and Europe. 

Kalasho.org partners with CODE legal aid and expands its resettlement and legal aid advocacy 

Code Legal aid co-counsels with the ACLU to halt Iraqi deportations

Kalasho Educational and Youth Services expands its mission to add metal health and therapy 

KEYS Food Service (KEYS Academy) becomes food service authority for dozens of institutions all across Michigan in hopes to enhance child nutrition and make school food better and healthier!

INVEST partners with SME Foundation to launch the INVEST School of Engineering with SME Prime

Kalasho Education and Youth Services breaks ground on State of the Art Mental Health Center (MINDgarden Philosophy created)

The continued collaboration and recognition at the state level, highlighting the enduring impact and future aspirations of the Kalasho family's educational initiatives.