Organization Name: Arab American & Chaldean Council - Behavioral Health Network Clubhouse
Organization Overview: ACC (Arab American and Chaldean Council) is the premier non-profit human service organization providing services to the Middle Eastern and mainstream communities in Southeast Michigan.
ACC’s Wayne County Network Clubhouse provides psychosocial & vocational rehabilitation while encouraging social reintegration for consumers with reoccurring and long term mental illness, through person centered planned activities. In partnership with Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency, the Clubhouse focuses on building its client’s strengths, independent living skills, and develops employment opportunities. The aim is to slowly integrate the client into society. The Network Clubhouse believes that its members and staff work in a partnership towards mutual support, delivering high quality services to its members.
Take clients by referral.
Language: Arabic,Assyrian,Chaldean,English
Cultures: All,American,Arabic,Chaldean,Iraqi,Jordanian
Street: 201 W. Seven Mile Road
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48203
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 366-0228
Fax No: (313) 366-0252
Email: naasfard@myacc.org
Organization Name: Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, Oakland-Hispanic Outreach
Organization Overview: For Hispanic families residing in Oakland County the culture change can make day-to-day living difficult. Hispanic Outreach provides services, referrals, educational and skill- building programs for Hispanic parents and children to help them adjust to life in a new country.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All,American,Central American,Dominican,Guatemalan,Hispanic,Honduran,Latin American,Mexican,Puerto Rican
Street: 76 Williams St.
City/Township: Pontiac
State: MI
Zip Code: 48341
Country: USA
Phone: (855) 88-CCSEM (22736)
Fax No: (248) 335-8130
Email: info@ccsem.org
Website: http://ccsem.org/hispanic-outreach/
Organization Name: Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
Organization Overview: The Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation’s mission is to make a difference by creating
life changing opportunities for youth and their families. We are committed to meeting the needs of our community by providing quality, innovative and culturally appropriate programs and services, primarily in the Southwest Detroit community.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: 1211 Trumbull
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48216
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 967-4880
Fax No: (313) 967-4884
Email: rmaloni@dhdc1.org
Website: http://dhdc1.org/index.html
Organization Name: Dominican Literacy Center
Organization Overview: The Dominican Literacy Center is located in the Detroit metro area and is a non profit volunteer organization that specializes in one-to-one adult tutoring.
We strive to provide a tutoring service and conducive learning environment which will help adults improve their reading, speaking, listening, writing, mathematics, and basic computer skills. We believe in respecting the dignity of every person and in the value of educational opportunities in preparing our learners to live out their roles as a parent, worker, and citizen.
Language: English
Cultures: All,American
Street: 11148 Harper Ave.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48213
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 267-1000
Email: dominicanliteracy@yahoo.com
Website: http://dlcliteracy.org/index.php
Organization Name: Freedom House
Organization Overview: Freedom House is a temporary home for survivors of persecution from around the world seeking legal asylum in the United States and Canada. We are the only agency in the United States that provides all services needed by those fleeing persecution in their home country
Each year, hundreds of men, women and children arrive at Freedom House seeking shelter and help in rebuilding their lives in safety and freedom. They typically arrive exhausted, hungry and traumatized, with little more than the clothes they are wearing. Freedom House has the capacity to house 35 people at a time as they seek asylum. However, we take great pride in not turning away anyone who is eligible for asylum, which means we nearly always operate above capacity.
Language: English,French,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: 2630 W. Lafayette
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48216
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 964-4320
Fax No: (313) 963-1077
Email: ddrennan@freedomhouse.org
Website: http://freedomhousedetroit.org
Organization Name: Global Institute of Lansing
Organization Overview: EDUCATING AND GRADUATING THE CULTURES OF LANSING
The mission of GIL is to provide appropriate educational options for refugee and immigrant youth to complete high school and earn a diploma in an atmosphere of peace, respect encouragement and inspiration.
Many refugee youth who come to Lansing arrive in their late teenage years and they most often do not have enough time to earn all of the credits needed to graduate, often regardless of educational history or even English language fluency (although these are additional challenges to many refugee youth). To earn a high school diploma in Michigan students need to earn at least 48 academic credits, usually 12 credits per year or 6 credits per semester. Refugees who arrive at the age of 16 or above do not have enough time to earn these credits. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes do not count towards their academic requirements. Students are forced to leave public school at the age of 20, with or without a diploma.
The GIL founders saw first-hand the negative impact of the lack of graduation possibilities on the individual students and forecasted the overall negative impact on the struggling Lansing economy. The GIL is the only organization of its kind in this area and the only viable access these students have to obtain diplomas. Although some GED programs exist, the GED tests tend to be insurmountable for English Language Learners (ELL). The GIL classrooms offer a positive educational environment where English can be practiced and learned while the other academic subject areas are mastered.
The GIL takes refugee students after they have "aged-out" of high school and enrolls them in an accredited correspondence course, where they receive a diploma from James Madison High School (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/programs/high-school/general-online/). Volunteer teachers and tutors help students with English and cultural comprehension to understand and accomplish the course work. The two primary supervisory teachers have life-time teaching certificates in the state of Michigan and the Director (also a volunteer) is a certified educational administrator with K-12 Michigan Teaching Certification.
The GIL’s overall purpose is to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to work for and achieve a high school diploma. With recent educational changes such as "No child left behind" and the new Michigan Merit Curriculum, and the new refugee populations arriving with less education and less English, high school graduations of refugees are becoming more infrequent. While students can attend high school in Michigan until age 20, newly arrived refugees are usually unable to earn enough credits for a high school diploma by the time they "age out." In the current economy, particularly in Michigan, it is nearly impossible to get any kind of job without a high school diploma.
GIL offers day classes for refugees. The classes are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Lansing and meet Monday through Wednesday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, Thursday from 11:00am to 2:00pm, and Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The classes are taught by a group of volunteer teachers. Once students are enrolled in GIL, they are then enrolled in an accredited on-line high school completion program and placed in a classroom with volunteer teachers to assist them through the program. After passing through each of the required 24 courses, the students receive an accredited high school diploma. If a student has attended high school in the United States prior to enrolling in GIL, it is possible that some of the credits they earned previously will transfer and count towards the 24 credits required in our program.
Language: English
Cultures: All,Refugees or Asylees
Street: 510 W. Ottawa Street
City/Township: Lansing
State: MI
Zip Code: 48933
Country: USA
Phone: (517) 488-5342
Organization Name: Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
Organization Overview: The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan is a nonprofit organization serving the needs of the Hispanic and broader community.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: Hispanic
Street: 1204 Grandville Ave. NW
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 742-0200
Fax No: (616) 742-0205
Email: info@hispanic-center.org
Website: http://www.hispanic-center.org/
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: LaSed - Latin Americans for Social & Economic Development - Youth 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: Central American,Dominican,Guatemalan,Hispanic,Honduran,Latin American,Mexican,Nicaraguan,Puerto Rican,Salvadoran
Street: 7150 W. Vernor Hwy
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48209
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 841-1419
Fax No: (313) 554-3246
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: 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: Mercy Education Project
Organization Overview: "A Doorway to a Brighter Future for Girls and Women in Detroit" Mercy Education Project’s educational programs (adult literacy, GED preparation, employability skills training, youth tutoring, and summer enrichment) improve the lives of low-income girls and women. We achieve measurable success in improving academic outcomes for girls and women who have experienced educational failure and in addressing other life obstacles they face. As a result, the girls and women we serve become stronger, confident, more hopeful and better equipped for success in school and in life.
Language: English
Cultures: African-American,All,American,Cameroonian,Egyptian,Jamaican,Mexican,Moroccan,Puerto Rican,Yemeni
Street: 1450 Howard St.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48216
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 963-5881
Fax No: (313) 963-0209
Email: mep@mercyed.net
Website: http://www.mercyed.net/
Organization Name: Migrant Student Services, Michigan State University High School Equivalency Program
Organization Overview: Michigan State University High SchoolHEP4 Equivalency Program (MSU HEP) is a secondary education program that offers individuals with migrant or seasonal farm work backgrounds, a unique opportunity to obtain a General Educational Development certificate (GED). This program offers the best conditions in order to help our students obtain their GED.
Our Mission
To provide an opportunity for migrant and seasonal farm workers for academic preparation toward completion of the Graduate Educational Development (GED) diploma as well as the development of academic, vocational, and personal skills necessary for placement inHEP8 higher education, careers, or military.
What is a GED?
The General Educational Development (GED) tests provide those not completing high school, with the opportunity to earn a high school equivalency certificate. Since its inception in 1942, more than 13 million adults have earned their high school equivalency certificates through the numerous GED programs across the United States.
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Today, the GED certificate accounts for one out of every seven high school credentials issued in the United States . More than 90% of employers, colleges and universities accept the GED in lieu of the traditional high school diploma. The GED consists of four separate exams: Reasoning through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematical Reasoning. Applicants must master all four exams to receive the GED certificate.
Passing of the GED is attained through acquiring a minimum score of 150 on each exam, and an overall average of 150 for all four exams. This means that a total score of 600 must be attained with no score below 150. The highest score attainable on each exam is 200.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All,American,Hispanic
Street: 234 Wilson Rd.,Room C249
City/Township: East Lansing
State: MI
Zip Code: 48825
Country: USA
Phone: (866) 432-9900; (517) 432-9900
Fax No: (517) 432-9901
Website: http://mss.msu.edu/hep
Organization Name: Samaritas (Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (LSSM)-Refugee Resettlement)
Organization Overview: Refugees are people forced to leave their country of residence because of war or political turmoil. We are Michigan's largest private refugee resettlement organization. We provide sponsorship, immigration assistance, legal services and assistance with resettlement and acculturation. Since the mid-1970s, we have resettled thousands of refugees.
Resettlement Services
We lead newly arrived refugees through their confusing first months in the United States.
We:
•provide a furnished house or apartment
•enroll the children in school
•help the refugees apply for Social Security cards and other necessary documents.
•assist with cultural and social integration into the community
•refer the new arrivals to training in English as a second language
•assist with family reunification
Employment Services
We are Michigan's primary contractor for job development and placement, vocational English language training and citizenship services.
We provide:
•job skills training
•vocational English language training (VELT)
•translation/interpretation services
•help with social adjustment
•outreach and referral
Most refugees are punctual and reliable, honest and trustworthy, highly productive and quick to learn. They are very appreciative of the opportunity to work, so they are dedicated to their employers and get along well with co-workers.
If you can employ refugees at your business in Southeastern
Michigan, contact Belmin Pinjic, bpin@lssm.org or (248) 423-2790.
In West Michigan, contact Chris Cavanaugh, ccava@lssm.org or (616) 356-1934.
Employers who hire refugees may qualify for tax credits or grants to provide tools and uniforms for refugees. The federal Match Grant program in Detroit and Grand Rapids, offers incentives to refugees who find work quickly and do not need to rely on public assistance. The program provides employment training, placement and transportation.
Translation Services
We can translate documents from the following languages into English: Arabic, Bosnian, Croatian, Romanian, Russian and Serbian. Documents can also be translated from English into any of these languages.
Legal Services
We offer professional, immigration legal services for refugees, asylees and immigrants at nominal fees, to help them in achieve independence and stability in the United States. These services include assistance with adjustment of status, naturalization, travel documents, and family visa petitions. The program has an accredited representative on staff who is recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), as well as interns who are students at local law schools. Coming soon: citizenship training classes to prepare naturalization applicants for the Civics and English portions of the naturalization test.
School Impact Program
We serve as a liaison with local K-12 schools, helping students with English instruction, translation and social adjustment. We help refugee parents understand the school environment and become more involved in their children’s education, and also provide support and resources for teachers of refugee students.
- See more at: http://www.lssm.org/refugee#sthash.5f5iny1z.dpuf
Language: Arabic,Armenian,Assyrian,Bosnian,Chaldean,English,Farsi/Persian,French,German,Kurdish,Nepali,Romanian,Russian,Turkish
Cultures: Arabic,Assyrian,Bosnian,Chaldean,Iraqi,Refugees or Asylees
Street: 2170 E. Big Beaver Rd.
City/Township: Troy
State: MI
Zip Code: 48083
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 663-0710
Fax No: (248) 423-3023
Email: vcizm@lssm.org
Organization Name: Senegalese Association of Michigan
Organization Overview: Created in November 1996 the Senegalese Association Of Michigan is a support organization for Senegalese Americans and their families. SAOM was established for the purpose of facilitating the cultural, social and personal development of its members and their communities.
The mission of SAOM is to:
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Establish a support network for Senegalese Americans
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Promote cultural, social and educational activities
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Promote economic development and community building
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Promote diversity by bridging American and Senegalese communities
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Provide financial assistance to community members in difficulty
Language: English,French
Cultures: African,Senegalese,West African
Street: 18218 W. McNichols
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48219
Country: USA
Phone: (734) 502-7007
Email: mail@saom.org
Website: http://www.saom.org/index.html
