Organization Name: International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit
Organization Overview: Embracing the Past....Building on the Future.
The International Institute is dedicated to working with the foreign-born and with all Americans in the constant task of solving social problems, acculturation, education, and acceptance. It provides and utilizes human and physical resources to advance the welfare and the integration of the foreign-born and their relatives; foster community awareness that varied cultures contribute to the richness of American life; and serve other organizations in the areas of its competence.
Language: Arabic,Bosnian,Croatian,English,French,Polish,Portuguese,Serbian,Spanish,Swedish
Cultures: African,African-American,All,Arabic,Central American,Guatemalan,Hispanic,Latin American,Mexican,Norwegian,Palestinian,Polish,Syrian
Street: 111 E. Kirby St.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48202
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 871-8600
Fax No: (313) 871-1651
Email: immigration@iimd.org
Website: http://www.iimd.org
Organization Name: Iraqi Christians Advocacy and Empowerment Institute (ICAE)
Organization Overview: Iraqi Christians Advocacy and Empowerment Institute (ICAE) is a 501 (C) (3) a non-profit organization continues the community’s 30-year commitment to meet the pressing needs of the Iraqi religious minorities and refugees.
المسيحيون العراقيون الدعوة ومعهد التمكين (ICAE) هو 501 (C) (3) لا تزال منظمة غير هادفة للربح التزام المجتمع لمدة 30 عاما لتلبية الاحتياجات الملحة للأقليات الدينية العراقية واللاجئين.
Our work cuts across all sectors of society: health, education, business, labor/work force, faith based and community based organizations guided by our cتخفيضات عملنا في جميع قطاعات المجتمع: الصحة، والتعليم، والأعمال التجارية، والعمل / قوة العمل، ومنظمات المجتمع الدينية على أساس ويسترشد القيم الأساسية لدينا.
Language: Arabic,Chaldean,English
Cultures: Arabic,Chaldean,Iraqi
Street: 5779 W Maple Rd
City/Township: West Bloomfield
State: MI
Zip Code: 48322
Country: USA
Phone: (800) 666-6233
Website: http://advocatestoempower.org/
Organization Name: Jewish Family Services of Metropolitan Detroit
Organization Overview: Jewish Family Service is dedicated to helping individuals and families cope, survive and thrive in an ever-changing world.
We are focused on the needs of the Jewish Community, while providing services to all.
Language: English,Russian,Ukrainian
Cultures: All,American,East European,Jewish,Russian,Ukrainian
Street: 6555 W. Maple Rd.
City/Township: West Bloomfield
State: MI
Zip Code: 48322
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 592-2300
Website: http://www.jfsdetroit.org/
Organization Name: Kurdish Human Rights Watch Michigan
Organization Overview: The Iraqi American Center is an affiliate of Kurdish Human Rights Watch ( KHRW), a humanitarian, non-profit community based organization. KHRW has its main office in Virginia and some six centers in the USA and Iraq. Since 1989, KHRW has helped refugees and immigrants achieve successful resettlement. In reaching our goals, we have established social, educational, health, and international programs.
KHRW is also a prominent source of up-to-date information on the Iraqi people in general and the Kurdish people in particular. In the past decade, KHRW’s priority has been to assist newcomers with training on various aspects of American life.
Today, KHRW has a full range of services to help clients from all ethnic backgrounds achieve self-sufficiency.
Services and Programs:
1.Family and Marriage Enrichment Program (FMEP).
2.Translation and interpretation services.
3.Immigration counseling.
4.ESOL, literacy, and citizenship classes.
5.Orientation on American culture.
6.Orientation on Iraqi culture.
Parnerships/Networking:
KHRW’s partnership with Macomb Literacy Partners develops refugees’ and immigrants’ English literacy and language skills and prepares them for the Citizenship test. KHRW’s literacy program networks with Macomb Literacy Partners, Oakland Literacy Council, and the Detroit Literacy group.
KHRW also has a partnership with ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) for Family Enrichment programs, supported by:
•Non-KHRW IAC funded support personnel.
•Site for VISTA Volunteers to work in our literacy programs.
•Site for internships from local universities to assist in all our programs.
Ways you can help newcomers:
•Make a tax-deductible donation.
•Sponsor a refugee family.
•Volunteer to be a mentor or teacher of English.
•Volunteer to provide refugee transportation to and from appointments.
Language: English
Cultures: Iraqi,Kurdish
Street: 28091 Dequindre Rd., Suite 105A
City/Township: Madison Heights
State: MI
Zip Code: 48071
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 399-5955
Fax No: (248) 399-5988
Website: http://www.khrw.org/?page_id=111
Organization Name: Language Center International
Organization Overview: Learn English at a professional, accredited school with a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. LCI offers up to thirty-six (36) hours of ESL classes per week September - April, and up to forty (40) hours per week May - July. LCI also has a variety of other services for the international community, such as translations, interpretations, and individualized ESL instruction.
Charges fees for services.
Language: English
Cultures: All,Multicultural
Street: 24445 Northwestern Highway, Suite 209
City/Township: Southfield
State: MI
Zip Code: 48075
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 355-5506
Fax No: (248) 355-5576
Email: info@languagecenter.us
Website: http://www.languagecenter.us/
Organization Name: LaSed-Latin Americans for Social & Economic Development
Organization Overview: Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development, Inc. (LA SED), is a 501c3 non-profit agency serving Hispanics and residents of Southwest Detroit since 1969. LA SED assists people of all ages with variety of bilingual services. LA SED’s leadership efforts are realized through the development programs addressing the issues that affect the diverse ethnic groups living in our community.
At LA SED, we view each individual as a person of worth and dignity entitled to every courtesy. We strive to be prompt, courteous and accurate in the performance of our duties. LAS SED’s programs are funded by United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Ford Fund, the City of Detroit, MDOT, other foundations, corporations and private donations. At LA SED, we believe that by work together we can make a difference.
LA SED, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and program operator and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, height, marital status, arrest with out conviction, disability, political affiliation, immigration status or belief.
Language: English,Italian,Spanish
Cultures: Afro-Caribbean,American,Caribbean,Central American,Cuban,Dominican,Guatemalan,Haitian,Hispanic,Honduran,Latin American,Mexican,Nicaraguan,Peruvian,Puerto Rican,Salvadoran,Venezuelan
Street: 4138 W. Vernor
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48209
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 554-2025
Fax No: (313) 554-3246
Website: http://www.lasedinc.org
Organization Name: LaSed-Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development-Senior Center
Organization Overview: Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development, Inc. (LA SED), is a 501c3 non-profit agency serving Hispanics and residents of Southwest Detroit since 1969. LA SED assists people of all ages with variety of bilingual services. LA SED’s leadership efforts are realized through the development programs addressing the issues that affect the diverse ethnic groups living in our community.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: Afro-Caribbean,All,American,Caribbean,Central American,Columbian,Cuban,Dominican,Guatemalan,Haitian,Hispanic,Honduran,Latin American,Mexican,Nicaraguan,Peruvian,Salvadoran,Venezuelan
Street: 7150 W. Vernor Hwy.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48209
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 841- 8840
Fax No: (313) 554-3246
Website: http://lasedinc.org/
Organization Name: Latinos Unidos para el Progreso Latinos United for Progress
Organization Overview: Our Mission
The mission of LAUP shall be to advocate for and facilitate the education and social well being of the Latino community, and to promote communication and cooperation with the Holland community for a better quality of life for all.
Nuestra Misión
La misión de LAUP es promover y facilitar la educación y el bienestar de la comunidad Latina por medio de la comunicación y cooperación con la comunidad de Holland para una mejor calidad de vida para todos.
Our Strategy
LAUP’s overall goal is to empower Latinos to be full participants in the life of the larger community. To accomplish this LAUP offers three kinds of programs and services: youth programs, adult programs, and general services.
Nuestra Estrategia
El objetivo general de LAUP es capacitar a los latinos a participar plenamente en la vida de la comunidad en general. Para lograr esto LAUP ofrece tres tipos de programas y servicios. Programas de jovenes, programas para adultos, y servicios generales.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: American,Central American,Hispanic,Latin American,Mexican
Street: 96 W 15th St #103
City/Township: Holland
State: MI
Zip Code: 49423
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 392-5058
Email: lena.delreal@laup.org
Website: http://www.laupholland.org/
Organization Name: Mai Family Services
Organization Overview: Mai Family Services was established in 1986 to provide assistance to Asian Indian families and individuals in need. Since it was formed, Mai Family Services has expanded to offer services to all South Asians in Michigan.
In an effort to provide Prevention and Intervention Services, MaiFS fights against the Domestic Violence (DV) and Mental Health issues through community outreach and education programs in addition to offering confidential counseling.
Language: English,Gujarati,Hindi,Marathi,Punjabi,Tamil,Telugu,Urdu
Cultures: Bangaladeshi,Indian,Nepali,Pakistani,South Pacific,Sri Lankin
Street: 32401 W. Eight Mile Rd
City/Township: Livonia
State: MI
Zip Code: 48152
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 477-4985
Email: info@maifs.org
Website: http://www.maifs.org/
Organization Name: Michigan Russian Cultural Center
Organization Overview: Whether you grew up in the United States or the former Soviet Union, whether you speak Russian or not, welcome to all! Our center is a place for people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to join in preserving Russian cultural heritage. With us you can participate in a yearly Russian Festival, celebrate New Year with Ded Moroz and Baba Yaga, appreciate performance of the Mariinsky Theater, and stay informed of other events in the community around Michigan.
Language: English,Russian
Cultures: Russian
City/Township: Clawson
State: MI
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 288-6834
Organization Name: (MiTiN) Michigan Translators Interpreters Network
Organization Overview: MiTiN (pronounced "mitten") was formed as an informal network in 1991 by local Michigan translators and interpreters, and was later established as MiTiN (Michigan Translators/Interpreters Network) in 1995.
MiTiN now includes over 130 members fluent in over 34 languages. Our members are translators, interpreters, agencies, educators, and others interested in the translation and interpretation profession. MiTiN is a Chapter of the American Translators Association (ATA), a professional society with over 9,000 members in the U.S. and abroad.
The Purpose of MiTiN
MiTiN's goals are:
To promote the continuing education and development of interpreters and translators
To promote networking among interpreters and translators including interaction and support of like organizations
To operate a referral service through publication of a member directory and online directory available to the public
To promote and publicize professional standards and practices
To promote and support the general development of cross-cultural communication skills
Language: Albanian,Arabic,Armenian,Bengali,Bosnian,Bulgarian,Burmese,Cambodian/Khmer,Cantonese,Chaldean,Mandarin Chinese,Croatian,Czech,Danish,Dutch,English,Estonian,Farsi/Persian,Finnish,French,German,Greek,Hebrew,Hindi,Hmong,Hungarian,Igbo,Italian,Japanese,Korean,Kurdish,Lao,Latvian,Lithuanian,Macedonian,Malay/Indonesian,Malayam,Malttese,Mandarin Chinese,Marathi,Norwegian,Pashto,Polish,Portuguese,Romanian,Romany,Russian,Serbian,Slovak,Slovene,Somali,Spanish,Swahili,Swedish,Tagalog,Taiwanese,Thai,Turkish,Ukrainian,Urdu,Vietnamese
Cultures: All
Street: P.O. Box 852
City/Township: Novi
State: MI
Zip Code: 48376
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 623-8405
Email: info@mitinweb.org
Website: http://www.mitinweb.org/index.cfm
Organization Name: Conseil multiculturel de Windsor et du comté d'Essex
Organization Overview: Windsor, Ontario, Canada’s southernmost city has a rich ethnic and cultural identity. From its beginnings as First Nations, and later French agricultural settlements, Windsor has been an inviting and attractive destination – welcoming all those who arrive.
Following the War of 1812 and throughout the 19th century, many ethnic communities settled in Windsor. Immigrant groups built their own churches and organized ethno-cultural clubs in order to meet their religious, social and cultural needs.
As immigration increased, so did the needs of newcomers, particularly in the areas of reception, integration, and adult education. Organizations were established in order to provide welcoming services and settlement assistance.
Also identified as vitally important, was the need to preserve and celebrate the heritage and practices of the many cultures now established in the city. A number of groups were formed to ensure that traditions and customs were not only shared, but also celebrated.
In October of 1971, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau adopted Multiculturalism as the official policy of the government of Canada. With an initial grant from the Ministry of Community and Social Services, a meeting of over 100 ethno-cultural clubs and service agencies in Windsor and Essex County was held. At the meeting it was decided to establish a formal organization.
On April 8, 1973, the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County was officially established.
The Multicultural Council hosted regular meetings to address the concerns of ethno-cultural communities, provided guidance and counseling during settlement to Canada, and volunteers to assist with translation and interpretation.
In June 1974 a $3,500 grant from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation supported the Multicultural Council’s inaugural Multicultural Festival at the riverfront. The following year, with co-operation from the Freedom Festival, a bazaar was held at the Cleary Auditorium featuring fourteen ethnic food booths together with a large exhibit of cultural artefacts.
In 1976, the Ontario Government announced a new cultural grants program. Formal planning expanded the annual festival to include multiple ethno-cultural villages. Two weekends in June were designated to celebrate Windsor’s diversity. On June 18, 1976 began a long-standing and popular tradition known as the Carrousel of Nations festival.
Over time, the Multicultural Council modified its services enhancing core programs such as cultural perseveration. Current programs, such as Settlement and Integration, Language and Skills, Translation and Interpretation, Health and Wellness, Education, Diversity, and Special Events, offers services to Windsor’s newcomers and the community at large. The goal remains to embrace our mission to create a welcoming community for all through education, community engagement, and the promotion of diversity and equality for all residents of Windsor and Essex County.
Language: English,French
Cultures: All,Canadian
Street: 245 Janette Ave
City/Township: Windsor
State: Ontario
Zip Code: N9A 4Z2
Country: Canada
Phone: (519) 255-1127
Fax No: (519) 255-1435
Website: http://themcc.com/
Organization Name: Conseil multiculturel de Windsor et du comté d'Essex (Bureau de l'Est)
Organization Overview: Windsor, Ontario, Canada’s southernmost city has a rich ethnic and cultural identity. From its beginnings as First Nations, and later French agricultural settlements, Windsor has been an inviting and attractive destination – welcoming all those who arrive.
Language: English,French
Cultures: All,Canadian
Street: East End Office 7651 Tecumseh Rd E
City/Township: Windsor, Ontario
State: Ontario
Zip Code: N8T 3H1
Country: Canada
Phone: (519) 948-3443
Fax No: (519) 948-3631
Website: http://themcc.com/
Organization Name: جنة نور الغربية ميشيغان Noor's Heaven of West Michigan
Organization Overview: Our Vision is to integrate the Arab and Muslim community by providing them with training and support
رؤيتنا هي دمج المجتمع العربي والإسلامي من خلال تزويدهم بالتدريب والدعم
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: All,Arabic,Syrian
Street: 2723 Sarnia St
City/Township: Wyoming
State: MI
Zip Code: 49519
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 589-1625
Email: wafa@noorheaven.org
Website: http://noorheaven.org
Organization Name: Philippine American Community Center of Michigan
Organization Overview: The PACCM shall operate, manage and maintain the community center
and the Filipino School and shall promote, advance and preserve the
Filipino culture, traditions, values and heritage by providing
services and programs for the benefit of the community
at large.
Language: English,Tagalog
Cultures: Filipino
Street: 17356 Northland Park Court
City/Township: Southfield
State: MI
Zip Code: 48075
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 443-7037
Fax No: (248) 424-7464
Email: paccm@comcast.net
Website: http://paccm.org
