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TRUE Community Credit Union donates $75,000 to Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services

Donation will help expand mental health and substance use disorder recovery services for families in the community.

JACKSON, MI (April 24, 2025) |

TRUE Community Credit Union is proud to announce a significant commitment to the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) efforts to establish a recovery center for substance use disorders, pledging $75,000 over the next five years.

“At TRUE Community Credit Union, we believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact,” said Chrissy Siders, President and CEO of TRUE Community Credit Union. “Our donation to ACCESS is a testament to our commitment to fostering growth, inclusivity, and opportunity for all. We are proud to partner with ACCESS and contribute to their vital work in empowering individuals and families in the community through legacy-defining moments.”

The ACCESS Recovery Center will be located in Dearborn with plans for a state-of-the-art, three-story building encompassing 51,000 square feet. It is designed to offer a community-centered approach to prevention, education, and healing. The center will house a wide range of services, including a crisis stabilization unit, inpatient detoxification, short-term residential care, and wraparound outpatient treatment. Additionally, psychiatric services will be available to ensure comprehensive care for all patients.

A key aspect of the ACCESS Recovery Center is its commitment to being linguistically and culturally inclusive. The center will focus on the unique needs of the Arab American community, which ACCESS has served for over 50 years. This dedication to inclusivity ensures that all individuals seeking help will receive the tailored support they need.

“At ACCESS, our mission is to meet people where they are—with compassion, dignity, and a full spectrum of care,” said May Ann (Miyan) Sobh, Development Director at ACCESS. “The ACCESS Recovery Center is more than a treatment facility; it’s a place for healing, hope, and real transformation, accessible to all who need it. We are so pleased to have TRUE Community Credit Union be a part of this important initiative.”

The ACCESS Recovery Center represents a significant advancement in the fight against addiction and the promotion of holistic recovery in southeast Michigan. Through this partnership, TRUE Community Credit Union reaffirms its commitment to community well-being and the importance of accessible mental health resources.

TRUE Community Credit Union offers membership to anyone who lives, works, worships, or studies in Michigan, with 15 branch locations—including three in Metro Detroit—to serve its members.

Learn more about ACCESS at ACCESSCommunity.org. Learn more about TRUE Community Credit Union at TRUECCU.com.

PICTURED (left to right): Mary Kerwin, TRUECCU Community Impact Specialist; Brigitte Fawaz-Anouti, ACCESS Social Services Main and Special Projects Director and TRUECCU Board Member; May Ann (Miyan) Sobh, ACCESS Development Director; Janelle Merritt, TRUECCU Director of Community Partnerships; and Yasameen Mahmood, ACCESS Development Officer.

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