Organization Name: Wayne State University English Language Institute - ESL
Organization Overview: The mission of the English Language Institute is to prepare English language learners and scholars to succeed in a global society by providing comprehensive and innovative intensive language instruction for personal, academic or professional communication in the community and the University.
Language: English
Cultures: All,International Students
Street: 351 Manoogian Hall; 906 W. Warren
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48202
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 577-2729
Email: eliwsu@wayne.edu
Website: http://www.eli.wayne.edu
Organization Name: Wayne State University-Office of International Students
Organization Overview: The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at Wayne State University is here to support and enhance your educational, cultural and social experiences. We collaborate with colleges, departments and the community to create and maintain an inclusive, global campus.
Language: English
Cultures: International Students
Street: 42 W. Warren Ave, Suite 416 Welcome Center
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48202
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 577-3422
Fax No: (313) 577-2962
Email: oissmail@wayne.edu
Website: http://www.oiss.wayne.edu/
Organization Name: Welcome Mat
Organization Overview: Immigrant Integration Network: The Welcome Mat Detroit is an Immigrant Integration Network providing a comprehensive on-line, searchable database of the most essential services to immigrants and internationals. The website welcomematdetroit.org allows a search by culture, language, services provided, or geographic area. A link to the searchable database is also at www.globaldetroit.com.
Language: English,French
Cultures: All
Street: 111 E. Kirby
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48202
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 871-8600, ext. 233
Fax No: (313) 871-1651
Email: mlane@accesscommunity.org
Website: http://www.welcomematdetroit.org
Organization Name: West Michigan Asian American Association
Organization Overview: The West Michigan Asian American Association, Inc. is a Michigan nonprofit corporation that seeks to build a collaborative, active, and committed Asian American community in West Michigan with a focus on healthcare, education, and empowerment.
In pursuit of its mission and vision, the WMAAA’s current programs and activities include a scholarship program, networking events, presentations and performances that promote appreciation for Asian culture, speaking engagements that promote greater awareness of healthcare issues affecting the Asian-American community, a patient navigation system, and other programs and activities that further its strategic objectives.
The WMAAA board of directors, its officers and the members of the committees that run its projects and activities are all volunteers of diverse backgrounds who have committed to promoting the spirit of collaboration and stewardship in the community.
As an organization, the WMAAA seek to collaborate with various leaders and organizations within the Asian American community in West Michigan. The WMAAA’s Advisory Board is envisioned to be composed of representatives of these community organizations, including, the Asian Center of West Michigan, Indialink, Chinese Association of West Michigan, Inc., Vietnamese Association of Grand Rapids, West Michigan Filipino American Association, Inc. and the Philippine Cultural Group of Michigan, Inc.
The WMAAA is 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Language: Mandarin Chinese,English,Mandarin Chinese,Tagalog,Vietnamese
Cultures: Asian,Chinese,Filipino,Indian,Vietnamese
Street: PO Box 230432
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49523
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 481-6194
Email: info@wm-aaa.org
Website: http://www.wm-aaa.org/
Organization Name: West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center
Organization Overview: Founded in 2006 by immigrants and refugees, the West Michigan Refugee Education & 971267_702458139769846_1243399182_Cultural Center (WMRECC) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its goal is to support families and individuals to gain the skills necessary for successful integration into the community.
To support refugee children and families to gain the necessary skills for seamless and successful integration into the community through providing comprehensive educational support and youth development services, along with fostering cultural knowledge and understanding.
The main objectives of the program are as follows:
Empower refugee families to succeed in school and in life.
Support refugee children to finish school and become self-sufficient.
Provide refugee families a place to socialize to strengthen their families and their communities.
Foster a lasting sense of community that will benefit both refugee and non-refugee families alike.
Foster leadership development in the refugee community.
Language: Bhutanese,English,Nepali
Cultures: All,Multicultural,Refugees or Asylees
Street: 2130 Enterprise St SE
City/Township: Kentwood
State: MI
Zip Code: 49508
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 247-9611
Fax No: (616) 247-5688
Email: nathaniel@westmirefugee.org
Website: https://westmirefugee.org/
Organization Name: West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society
Organization Overview: The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society was formed to function as an educational, historic, cultural, literary, and scientific organization, acting as a medium for research, public education, preservation, dissemination and publication of Polish and Polish American history and culture, specifically as it pertains to the immigrants who settled on Detroit’s west side and the neighborhoods they built, which the Board of Directors has defined as the area from the Ambassador Bridge to I-96 to Evergreen Road, south on Evergreen Road to the Rouge River, from the Rouge River to the Detroit River, and back to the Ambassador Bridge. Our work includes the study of the immigrants’ descendants, their neighbors, and those of other ethnic groups. The organization commemorates historic buildings, churches, and individuals and functions as a repository of historical archives, including artifacts, documents, oral histories, photographs, audio and videotapes, documentary films, and other significant records relative to the organization’s mission and purposes. The organization disseminates its work through public programs, films, publications and other media.
Language: English
Cultures: Polish
Street: 17600 Newburgh Road
City/Township: Livonia
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48152
Country: USA
Phone: (855) POLONIA (765-6642)
Email: Info@DetroitPolonia.org
Organization Name: Western International High School
Organization Overview: Western International High School is the most culturally diverse comprehensive school within Detroit Public Schools. The district’s third-ranking high school behind Renaissance and Cass Tech, Western affords students the opportunity to choose from several academic programs that will prepare them for their specific career paths.
Students can choose from the STEM Academy for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics/Manufacturing; International Business Academy; Fine and Performing Arts Academy; and 9th Grade Ambassador Academy, while also learning self-management skills, learning/study skills, and social skills. Western also offers general high school courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Literacy, English Literature, Psychology, U.S History, World History and more. The international academic curriculum falls in line with the Common Core Standards and offers 13 advanced placement courses.
The $28.3 million Western International High School renovation in 2011 included a new athletic complex with a swimming pool addition and an exercise facility. The existing pool was filled in and the space was converted into the visual and performing arts wing which includes a black box theater, two dance studios, language laboratories, and art classrooms in addition to a cultural center to serve as a community marketplace. A new building security entrance was added to incorporate state-of-the-art security technologies, enhance student safety, and foster a greater connection between the community and administrative offices.
Una comunidad 12/7: Mediante el programa de Revitalización del Vecindario Sudoeste se brindan
todos los servicios y esfuerzos de revitalización para todos los alumnos y las familias del DPS, la
clave fundamental para formar una “comunidad 12/7”.
¡Los graduados del 2014 ganaron una beca por $27!
Western International High School es la escuela integral con más diversidad cultural dentro de
las Escuelas Públicas de Detroit. Situada en tercer lugar luego de las escuelas Renaissance y
Cass Tech, Western les brinda a los alumnos la oportunidad para elegir dentro de los diversos
programas académicos, que los va a preparar para sus diferentes futuros académicos.
Los alumnos pueden elegir entre la Academia de Ciencia STEM, Tecnología, Ingeniería y
Matemáticas/fabricación; Comercio Internacional, Artes Escénicas, Embajador, en donde los
alumnos del primer año aprenden a organizarse, estudiar y socializar. Western también ofrece
diferentes cursos, dentro de los cuales hay un Programa de preparación para los alumnos
que están en el último año. El curriculum académico internacional cumple con los Estándares
Escenciales Comunes y ofrece un total de 13 cursos de ubicación avanzados.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: African-American,All,American,Central American,Hispanic,Latin American,Mexican,Multicultural
Street: 1500 Scotten
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48209
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 849-4758
Fax No: (313) 849-4695
Email: rodolfo.diaz@detroitk12.org
Organization Name: WORD - ESL
Organization Overview: The WORD~ESL program provides the students with a safe, welcoming environment where we teach the basic English language skills that they need to improve the quality of their lives and to become active, contributing members of our society.
Language: English,Spanish,Vietnamese
Cultures: All,Hispanic
Street: 2025 E. Fulton Street SE
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 454-4874
Email: scresl@att.net
Organization Name: World Affairs Council of West Michigan
Organization Overview: We inform and engage people of all ages on matters of national and international importance and explore how national policy and global events affect the community in West Michigan.
Language: English
Cultures: All,American
Street: 1607 Robinson Road SE
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49506
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 776-1721
Fax No: (616) 776-0123
Email: rsvp@worldmi.org
Website: http://www.worldmichigan.org
Organization Name: Yemeni-American Benevolent Association
Organization Overview: "The Yemen American Benevolent Association (YABA) has been serving the surrounding community for over 40 years. YABA offers several services to the targeted community. As part of the YABA activities in Michigan, we have been working to create links between everybody in the community in the Dearborn, Michigan region that really needs the support and services that our organization provides. To provide social and educational services. YABA is dedicated to promoting empowerment of people, environmental protection, and respect for cultural diversity. Our purpose is to strengthen families, grow a sustainable regional economy, cultivate leadership, and philanthropy and foster respect for all."
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: Arabic,Yemeni
Street: 2121 Salina St.
City/Township: Dearborn
State: MI
Zip Code: 48120
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 841-3333
Fax No: (313) 841-1925
Organization Name: Yemeni-American Committee لجنة أمريكية اليمنية
Organization Overview: The Yemeni American Committee (YAC)
Is a nonprofit organization a 501(c)(3) that provides Social, Economic, Cultural and Educational services dedicated to the Community within the city of Dearborn and its surrounding areas.
The YAC understands that time is a crucial factor in many of our lives. Furthermore, our community is currently in need of an organized and well prepared organization to represent the needs of the community members.
The YAC is seeking members of the community to join in with our efforts in accomplishing a cohesive community. Our invitation to the community is a welcoming one to address the issues, needs, or ideas of any local residents.
Unfortunately, millions of Americans are experiencing challenging times in the economy. Simultaneously, many local organizations, domestic and nationwide, fall short in fairly representing members of their communities. Although many local organizations have good intentions; without the proper planning and preparation it is more likely that the organization will not accomplish its’ intended set objectives.
Prior to the assembly of the YAC, the founders of the YAC discussed the many issues, as well as opportunities, which encompasses our community. During those discussions, the founders of the YAC associated each issue under the following three categories; academics, economics, and culture. The three categories are inter-dependent and the many challenges on acquiring the associated qualities with each category depends on whether we clearly understand the value accompanying an educated community (i.e. Academics) who is familiar with how the economy functions (i.e. Economics) and are also familiar with the Arab culture and history (i.e. Culture).
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: American,Yemeni
Street: 13939 Michigan Ave Suite D
City/Township: Dearborn
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48126
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 759-7401
Fax No: (313) 668-6000
Email: yemenac@yahoo.com
Website: http://yemenac.org/
Organization Name: Yemeni-American Leadership Association (YALA)
Organization Overview: YALA is a charitable educational non-profit organization committed to strengthening its community's safety,education, and other basic infrastructures.
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: American,Arabic,Yemeni
Street: 2112 Holbrook
City/Township: Hamtramck
State: MI
Zip Code: 48212
Country: USA
Email: yala.organization@gmail.com
Organization Name: Zaman International
Organization Overview: Our Mission: To facilitate change and advance the lives of marginalized women and children, by enabling them to meet essential needs common to all humankind.
Language: Arabic,English
Street: 5203 Schaefer
City/Township: Dearborn
State: MI
Zip Code: 48126
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 551-3994
Fax No: (313) 633-1211
Email: info@zamaninternational.org
Website: http://www.zamaninternational.org/
Organization Name: 앤아버 한국 학교 (Korean School of Ann Arbor)
Organization Overview: 우리의 말과 글을 익히고, 우리의 역사와 문화를 알아 한국인으로서의 정체성을 심는데 주력한다
A school for Korean language, history, and culture.
Language: English,Korean
Cultures: Korean
Street: 2251 E. Stadium
City/Township: Ann Arbor
State: MI
Zip Code: 48104
Country: USA
Email: ksofaa@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.koreanschoolaa.org/
