Comments on: $3 million Ethiopian community center in Chicago

By: Michael Clifton

Michael Clifton — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:27:54 +0000

Hello,
I am the sponsor of an Ethiopian Souse mother of three children 21, 27, and 28 yrs. I marrried in Addis 2003 and returned to USA.
My spouses family resides in Chicago, ILL

My family in Addis love me very much and I am sending all necessary form !-130 already approved for my spouse. The I-130 forms and fees for
the children I can afford from my Soc. Sec. income. the DS-230 forms and fees for all I can also send through the sme s.s benifit.
This process will take me at least 4 months except air fares for all.

Is their any organization or source that can ssist me with their flights from Addis to Chicago.

All forms, documentation, photos, and verifying Visa, Embassy, and State Dept.inquiries are available for review and verification.

Spouse: Michael Clifton
Address: South Bend, Ind 46635
Home # 574-243-5319
Cell # 574-520-8170
Email: mclifton614@yahoo

By: Berhe

Berhe — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:44:02 +0000

Keep it up the good job!!!

Support Chicago Community Center. Great performance!!!

Yes HR-2003!!!

By: Garuma, Minneapolis

Garuma, Minneapolis — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:56:03 +0000

Thank you Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago. This is a testimony that few dedicated Ethiopians can inspire everybody else. This is a landmark project not only for Ethiopians but also for all Africans in the U.S. We should support it in our capacity. There are a number of ways to help. If there is the will, there is a way. We need to show those who hurry to mention about our dark history that we also have a rich history, culture, tradition and indigenous knowledge. When we come to the U.S, we come with our doctors, engineers, professors, artists, cooks, etc. Let others know our contribution to the U.S. too. In many ways, the cultural center the monumental project. It is ours.

By: Bethlehem

Bethlehem — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:53:47 +0000

Ethiopians—once the rail-thin embodiment of the violence and hunger raging through Africa—

Cut the crap and some of you in Chicago who know Ethiopian history teach this boy some history. That is the kind of bull that the media spins all the time. Also, how come there is no community center in DC where all the comatose Ethiopians live????

By: anonymous

anonymous — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:39:12 +0000

I would say it is a good move which might free the Ethiopian Orthodox Church from being political and cultural battle ground for some politicians and give her chance to focus on the spreading of the Good news.
May God help our Church.

By: Mekonnen G. (Atlanta)

Mekonnen G. (Atlanta) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:38 +0000

I am so happy to hear that. It makes me feel proud to hear what the Community Association I used to be a member once is going the right direction. I can say it is an outcome of the able leadership of one great person – Dr. Erku Yimer – and of course others too. As a one time Chicagoan I feel so proud and would like to contribute my share for such a noble cause.

Keep Up the good work – Erku – Yusuf – and others

Mekonnen

By: Assta B. Gettu

Assta B. Gettu — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:37:18 +0000

God bless the good hearts of all Africans in Chicago for such an active and impressive humanitarian work of theirs which is still going on in Chicago. The rest of us should emulate this noble cause; it would be good if we all new comers Africans become stronger here in the United States; then we can go back and demolish all African dictators and bring democracy to our people, but first we have to have a sound base, a strong headquarter, and a prosperous African community here in the United States. This is the best weapon to destroy or teach all dictators in the African continent. A 3- million building may be enough for now, but we have to aim to building a 3-billion African headquarters in America; yes, we can do it as far as we are one in spirit and action, and the Almighty God will help us accomplish our goal – to help our African brothers and sisters who have been victimized by politics, hunger, and many diseases.

By: surafel

surafel — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:18:39 +0000

I hope we stop the bickering and the fighting among ourselves and do something for our community.This should be a good news for fellow Ethiopian community and civic leaders across the States.Keep our differences aside and work to build a better community for us and for our children.A job well done Chicago.

By: Amoraw

Amoraw — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:43:23 +0000

I love yosuf adems story. He is real and inspires all of us to get what we want in life. Get a job, a house, and a family. Then you are at least free from woyane’s harassment back home, at least for a while.