20,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses, ASAP Prevention Week and more

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** 20,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered
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** Thank you for helping us get back to normal!
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These past few months have felt exciting and hopeful as we have witnessed so many of you take the necessary steps to get vaccinated and protect our community from COVID-19. ACCESS has administered 20,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and we're just one part of a network of clinics and medical facilities across the state working to vaccinate all of Michigan.

We are proud to be a part of Michigan's vaccination efforts. Follow us on Facebook ([link removed]) , Twitter ([link removed]) and Instagram ([link removed]) to be the first to know about all upcoming vaccination opportunities.

Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? We have hosted several webinars ([link removed]) focused on COVID-19 and the vaccines, all featuring panels of local and international medical and faith leaders. Our panelists have answered your most pressing questions, including the following:
* What are the COVID-19 vaccine side effects? ([link removed])
* How was the COVID-19 vaccine developed? ([link removed])
* How can we keep our children safe during this pandemic? ([link removed])

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** ASAP Prevention Week 2021
3 - 4:30 p.m. EDT, Monday, May 17 - Friday, May 21
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Join the ACCESS Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition for virtual panel discussions ([link removed]) on substance use prevention and risk reduction among our youth.

Our panelists will speak on a variety of topics including community collaboration, partnerships with the faith community and mindfulness. Find topics and registration on the 2021 ASAP Prevention Week website ([link removed]) .


** Learn about some of our free support services
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Health Insurance Enrollment
If you need affordable health insurance for you and your family, give us a call for free virtual enrollment services! We can help you find coverage that fits your budget and meets your needs.
* ACCESS Clinic, 6450 Maple St., Dearborn, MI 48126,
(313) 216-2200
* ACCESS Sterling Heights Center, 4301 E. 14 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48310, (586) 722-6036

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Food Pantry
1 - 4 p.m. EDT. Wednesdays
Visit ACCESS Sterling Heights Center for free, supplemental groceries. All are welcome to collect items like ground beef, rice, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, nuts and oil.
* ACCESS Sterling Heights Center, 4301 E. 14 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights MI 48310
* Call (586) 722-6036 to schedule an alternative pick up time


** Engage with the ACCESS community
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Support ACCESS with AmazonSmile
Did you know that you can support ACCESS when you shop at Amazon? How? By simply shopping on Amazon's affiliate charity website AmazonSmile at no cost to you. Learn about activating ACCESS on your AmazonSmile account. ([link removed]) Visit smile.amazon.com ([link removed]) on your web browser or activate AmazonSmile in the app on your phone.

When you shop AmazonSmile ([link removed]) , you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to ACCESS.

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People of ACCESS Series
Seydi Sarr, founder of African Bureau of Immigration & Social Affairs (ABISA) ([link removed])
"Be of service to your community. My father told us to be mindful and remember that if our titles, expertise and knowledge only serve our personal interests, that would be the greatest waste we willingly participated in. He imprinted on me the mission to be of service to my community."

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Mirvat Kadouh, agency owner at Farmers Insurance ([link removed])
"What motivates me is being challenged when knowing that some things can be done, even if it seems impossible."

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** ACCESS' National Institutions and Campaigns
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Arab American National Museum (AANM)

AANM is excited to celebrate and showcase ([link removed]) the work of famed Palestinian filmmaker Elia Suleiman. Throughout his career, Suleiman directed four feature films, all of which are available to audiences in this Video-On-Demand style retrospective ([link removed]) . Guests can view the films at their leisure from Friday, May 21 to Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Help support ([link removed]) AANM's mission to tell the Arab American story and bring innovative arts and cultural programming to the community.

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Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP)
* Scholarships ([link removed]) : CAAP proudly supports the educational journeys of many students. Through various scholarships, students' financial stress is eased, allowing them to excel in their academic and professional careers.
* T ([link removed]) hreads of Giving Gala ([link removed]) : CAAP will host its third annual Threads of Giving Gala in Cleveland, Ohio on Sept. 18, 2021. This one-of-a-kind event provides a public forum to celebrate Arab American strategic giving and includes the presentation of the prestigious Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist Award.

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National Network of Arab American Communities (NNAAC)
* Arab American Heritage Month Resolution ([link removed]) : As April came to a close, Michigan Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell introduced a resolution ([link removed]) honoring Arab American Heritage Month. Adam Beddawi, NNAAC D.C. policy manager, gave a statement as part of the resolution ([link removed]) .
* Middle East and North Africa (MENA) health data category ([link removed]) : NNAAC recently submitted a letter to the National Institute of Health advocating for a MENA category for data collection on health disparities.

Follow NNAAC on Facebook ([link removed]) , Instagram ([link removed]) and Twitter ([link removed]) .

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ACCESS' Campaign to TAKE ON HATE (TOH)
Interested in working toward racial equity at your organization? You are invited to participate in an internal racial equity assessment program that provides webinars, meetings and one-on-one sessions to help your organization cultivate diversity, equity and inclusion. This resource is available to all types of organizations.

If you would like more information about this project, email Myaia Holmes, NNAAC resources manager, [email protected].

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