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Monty Fakhouri, M.S.C.H.S., C.H.E.S.
Given the historical antipathy of the African-American and Arabic communities in Detroit, Monty’s had major success building bridges between the groups.
Nominator
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Community Health Leaders
2006
Area(s) of expertise:
Primary care
Youth development
Leader’s Biography 2006:
Director of Public Health and Youth Programs/Services, Arab American Chaldean Council
Fakhouri is a man with a mission: to provide the poor residents of Metropolitan Detroit, including Arab-Americans and African-Americans, with access to culturally-appropriate health care and prevention services. He also recognizes the importance of serving the needs of youth and recently helped to develop a new ACC Youth Center that offers a safe place to play and study. The National Football League agrees with Fakhouri's mission. It selected Fakhouri to lead the “One World One Team” multicultural activities for youth during the 2006 Super Bowl in Detroit.
Where this Leader can be reached today:
16171 Scenic
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Phone: 586-381-1147
Email: mfakhouri@aegisteam.us
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