Calahan Foundation Annual Scholarships
Each year, The Calahan Foundation awards a minimum of 17 students with scholarships in the amount of $5,000.
The scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate excellence in education and a financial need.
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2024 Proven IT Celebrates The Calahan Foundation's Community Impact
Proven IT shines a spotlight on The Calahan Foundation, recognizing its profound impact in Chicago through educational scholarships and community mentorship. Founded by the Calahan family, this initiative extends their funeral home's legacy of care by investing in the future leaders of their community.
2022 Calahan Funeral Home welcomed Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. and community leaders for Stop The Violence Press Conference
In May of 2022, Rev. Jessie Jackson, Sr. and the Rainbow Push Coalition held a live press conference at Calahan Funeral Home to help address the violence in our community.
2022 Easter Service for Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
At the beginning of 2022, our Vice President, Shirley Calahan introduced this year’s vision for our staff. The theme was “I Make The Difference.” This theme was born out of a sincere desire to go the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of the families that we serve and the community.
When we received the devastating news that the historic edifice of Antioch MBC was in flames last week, Mr. Calahan reached out to see what he could do. There was nothing he could do to fight the fire but what we could do was to share our facilities for Morning Worship with the congregation. We remain prayerful for Pastor Gerald Dew and the Antioch Church family. We believe by faith that they will rebuild again and we are here to support in whatever way they need.
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2022 Career Day at Drake Elementary
In May of 2022, the Calahans supported the career day event at Drake Elementary. This was a welcomed opportunity to meet with and inspire the youth in our community. Mr. Calahan and Ms. Valarie-Calahan-Taylor represented our business at the event.
2022 Shredding Event
In April, 2022 Calahan's welcomed anyone that had papers they needed to shred before disposing of them.
2021 Vaccination Drive
To help facilitiate and encourage the community to get vaccinated during the coronavirus pandemic, the Calahans opened their doors for a vaccine drive to be held at the funeral home.
2020 Grocery Giveaways
As the world scrambled to regain it s footing due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Calahan's awarded $100 grocery gift cards to two families per week over a six week period.
2019 Veterans Thank You Event
The Calahan's hosted a special event to show support and appreciation to our nation's veterans.
The free event featured dinner, dancing, live entertainment and a raffle with prizes.