Organization Name: Life for Relief and Development
Organization Overview: Life for Relief and Development is a non-profit humanitarian charity founded in 1992 by concerned Arab American professionals in response to the humanitarian crises that developed in Iraq as a result of the 1991 Gulf War.
Iraqi GirlToday, Life for Relief and Development has become the largest U.S.-founded Arab American humanitarian relief and development organization. Life is devoted to providing humanitarian aid to people regardless of race, color, religion and cultural background with an annual budget of over $60 million. Life is in Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. It is also a member of InterAction, the largest alliance of US based NGO’s and is Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) certified and has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating which is the highest rating for a non-profit organization. Life is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Over the past 22 years, Life has been able to distribute over $300 million in humanitarian assistance throughout the world. Life works diligently to help the poor and needy in a number of countries such as Afghanistan, Ghana, Haiti, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories (through our office in Israel), Sierra Leone, Syria, and the US as well as others. When natural disasters occur whether here or around the world, Life rushes to answer the call of humanitarian duty, and provides basic humanitarian assistance.
Iraqi ChildrenLife also implements a number of long term programs which includes: building and maintaining medical clinics, providing medicines and medical equipment to hospitals and clinics, providing wheelchairs and other equipment for the handicapped, building and repairing water purification plants, digging water wells, building and repairing schools, as well as providing educational books to schools, colleges, and universities. Some of our programs include running low cost medical clinics in poor neighborhoods in Iraq and providing educational books and materials to Native American schools and colleges in many states
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: Afghan,All,Arabic,Ghanaian,Haitian,Iraqi,Jordanian,Lebanese,Pakistani,Palestinian,Sierra Leone,Syrian
Street: 17300 W 10 Mile Rd.
City/Township: Southfield
State: Mi
Zip Code: 48075
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 424-7493; 1-800-827-3543
Fax No: (248) 424-8325
Email: life@lifeusa.org
Website: http://www.lifeusa.org/
Organization Name: Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (MAPI)
Organization Overview: The Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (MAPI) was founded in 1976 by a small group of gallant physicians of Indian origin. These founders defined and structured this organization as the first to support the international medical graduates of Indian origin. MAPI soon evolved into a larger entity as additional Indian physicians dedicated their time to the worthy causes of MAPI. In 1982, MAPI gave birth to a larger umbrella organization, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), a national professional organization.
MAPI focuses primarily on issues surrounding practice of medicine by its members. It conducts educational activities through various professional channels and Continuing Medical Education (CME) meetings. Past speakers have included renowned physicians and high-ranking officers of various national medical associations, political leaders, and financial executives.
MAPI officers and members have voiced their opinions at both state and national levels. In addition, they have participated in medical associations throughout county and state levels in Michigan as well as at the national level in Washington D.C. Its members have consistently exhibited their abilities and reliance in various organizations including MAPI, AAPI, the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS), and the American Medical Association (AMA).
Language: English
Cultures: Indian
Street: 28235 Southfield Rd
City/Township: Lathrup Village
State: MI
Zip Code: 48076
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 327-6748
Fax No: (248) 327-6842
Website: http://www.mapiusa.org/
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: Muslim Family Services
Organization Overview: Is a division of ICNA Relief and serves to create and implement relief and community development projects by meeting the needs for all persons regardless of race, religion, income status, health status, and other identifying factors, based on professional and Islamic teachings.
Everyone welcome!
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: All,American,Arabic
Street: 12346 McDougall St
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48212
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 366-6800
Fax No: (313) 366-2978
Website: http://muslimfamilyservices.org
Organization Name: National American Arab Nurses Association الرابطة الأمريكية الوطنية الممرضات العربية
Organization Overview: NAANA is the premier professional organization and advocate for American-Arab nurses. NAANA acts as an advocate for improved health care in the American-Arab community and as an expert resource for nurses and other health care providers regarding American-Arabs’ health care beliefs and practices.
GOALS
ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE RECRUITMENT OF ARAB-AMERICANS INTO NURSING.
PROMOTE THE POSITIVE IMAGE OF ARAB-AMERICAN NURSES.
FACILITATE THE GROWTH OF MEMBERSHIP IN NAANA.
Implementation plans in collaboration with agencies/institutions include:
Establish a speakers’ bureau as a resource for the community
Identify experts from within the community
Serve as a link between schools of nursing and Arab-American communities so that recruitment to nursing programs are facilitated
Send nurses and nursing students to health fairs within the community for health screening, for prevention services.
Offer professional development classes for nurses in the community.
Meet, Learn and Network at NAANA4. EDUCATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ABOUT CULTURAL PRACTICES OF THE ARAB-AMERICAN PATIENTS AND FAMILIES
IMPLEMENTATION:
Compile/develop educational program material on cultural practices and place on our website for general audiences;
Educate communities at large about the health beliefs and practices of various cultural groups, especially those of Arab-American heritage;
Identify existing resources and materials on cultural beliefs and practices [written material, modules on the web, etc];
Identify existing links from the Internet on culturally competent care.
5. IMPROVE THE HEALTH CARE OF THE ARAB-AMERICAN COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION.
IMPLEMENTATION:
Identify educational material aimed at the American-Arab community in Arabic or English;
Reach out to the American-Arab community through places of worship, physician offices, chamber of commerce, ACCESS and the like;
Bring care to the community [can be done through various means such as by recruiting interdisciplinary groups of health professional students engaged in
screening, health fairs, community projects carried out by students, and the like. Can be done during holidays; as well, joining with other nursing associations with similar interests as ours. In order to do this we need to know the major health concerns of the Arab community].
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: Arabic
Street: 615 Griswold Street Suite 925
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48226
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 680-5049
Website: http://www.n-aana.org/
Organization Name: Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network Orchard Lake Center
Organization Overview: All Languages though a Language (translation) Line
Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network's mission is to meet the health and wellness needs of vulnerable populations of Oakland County through the provision of comprehensive, integrated primary care.
Mon: 10am-2pm and 3pm-7pm
Tue-Fri: 8:30am-12pm and 1:00pm-5pm
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: 114 Orchard Lake Rd.
City/Township: Pontiac
State: MI
Zip Code: 48341
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 724-7605
Website: http://www.oihn.org
Organization Name: Peoples Community Services Hamtramck
Organization Overview: Owned by People's Community Services (PCS), the H. Irving Mayson Hamtramck Center is a large facility with many resources for the community. Located on the south end of Hamtramck, a diverse community of long-time residents and recent immigrants, the center also has several classrooms used for arts and crafts, adult education and meetings. A large common room with comfortable seating houses pool tables, foosball and ice hockey tables. This room can also be set up for large meetings or used as a dining area to the adjacent full kitchen and pantry area. Community members also enjoy our full indoor gym and basketball court.
More than 250 youth use the center each year and enjoy great programs such as the Youth Stay In School Initiative and many dynamic summer programs. ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) has an office onsite.
This center also provides basic needs services for community members most in need including food assistance, clothing, employment, shelter, medical, and transportation. PCS has amazing success in being a resource for all ethnic groups in this area and encouraging participation from individual groups as well as dialogue between groups.
Language: English
Cultures: African-American,All,American
Street: 8625 Joseph Campau Avenue
City/Township: Hamtramck
State: MI
Zip Code: 48212
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 875-1750
Fax No: (313) 875-2261
Email: l.spivey@pecose.org
Website: http://www.pecose.org/
Organization Name: Philippine Nurses Association of Michigan (PNAM)
Organization Overview: As the official professional organization of the Philippine Nurses in Michigan, PNAM will uphold the positive image and welfare of its constituent members, promote professional excellence and contribute significant outcomes to healthcare and society.
On October 14, 1972, the Nurses Council of the Filipino American Association was formed in response to the plight of H1-Visa nurses. Adoring Brialliantes Tuanquin was appointed Council Director. In December 1973, the Nurses Council became officially a subchapter of the Philippine Nurses Association in Manila, Philippines and renamed Philippine Nurses Association of Michigan (PNAM) making it an autonomous professional group.
On July 8, 1974, the PNAM was officially chartered in the State of Michigan as non-stock, non- profit organization.
The PNA of Michigan is an organization dedicated to excellence. It values shared responsibility, team work, open communication and collaboration .
Now on its 42nd anniversary, it continues to be pillar of strength and professional growth. It has overcome the challenges of human elements and turned them into opportunities.
Language: English,Tagalog
Cultures: Filipino
State: MI
Country: USA
Phone: (586) 536-0835
Email: stmontano@gmail.com
Website: http:// http://www.pnamichigan.org/
Organization Name: Project Bismutha
Organization Overview: Physician volunteers are committed to improving the health and well being of medically uninsured Iraqi Christians by providing donated health care and access to prescription medications.
Language: Arabic,Chaldean,English
Cultures: Chaldean,Iraqi
Street: 4171 Fifteen Mile Rd.
City/Township: Sterling Heights
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48310
Country: USA
Phone: (586) 722-7278
Website: http://projectbismutha.org/
Organization Name: Rotary International
Organization Overview: What would it take to change the world? Rotary's 1.2 million members believe it starts with a commitment to Service Above Self.
In more than 34,000 clubs worldwide, you'll find members volunteering in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio.
Explore this site to learn more about Rotary and how you can join your local Rotary club.
Language: English,French,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: Rotary International, One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 60201
Country: USA
Phone: (847) 866-3000
Fax No: (847) 328-4101
Organization Name: St Frances Cabrini Clinic of the Most Holy Trinity Church (Cabrini Clinic)
Organization Overview: Cabrini Clinic can serve persons with immigration legal status.
FREE Walk-in clinic every Tuesday, Thursday
Cabrini Clinic provides a holistic approach toward meeting the primary health care needs of economically disadvantaged residents of Southwest Detroit and beyond. We serve those who fall through the medical-social safety net and help them connect with basic resources. We offer education, prevention, and treatment without charge, but with deep compassion and respect for the people we serve and their needs.
Services:
· Fasting blood draws are administered every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.
· HIV and STD testing are done each Wednesday BY APPOINTMENT – call 313.961.7863, x2 to Schedule
· Mental health clinic every Wednesday at 3 p.m. – register at 2 p.m.
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· Other services provided:
· Podiatry clinic on the 3rd Monday of every month at 9 a.m. (by appointment only; call to schedule).
· Dermatology on the 2nd Tuesday of every month during medical clinic hours (no appointment necessary or call to schedule).
· Health Education (healthy living, eating) every Clinic Session (no appointment necessary or call to schedule).
· We provide referrals for Dental, Vision, Imaging, Mammograms, Specialty care, smoking cessation.
· We also do referrals to the Most Holy Trinity clothing closet and food pantry.
· We have a special Vision program for Diabetic Patients.
· Certified Market Place-Certified Application Counselor on staff
Certified MIBridges site-Certified Application Assistant on staff
· We do not provide: Dental care, pediatrics, obstetrics or gynecology.
Language: Arabic,English,French,Hindi,Polish,Spanish
Cultures: African,African-American,All,American,Arabic,Hispanic,Indian,Latin American
Street: 1234 Porter
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48226
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 961-7863
Fax No: (313) 965-9891
Email: contactus@cabriniclinic.org
Website: http://www.cabriniclinic.org/
Organization Name: Team Mental Health Services, Southgate Clinic
Organization Overview: This provider has for-profit and grant-based services: check for fees before you engage services.
Team Mental Health Services is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals by providing an array of comprehensive behavioral and physical services in an environment that promotes quality of life, continuous improvement and social awareness.
Crisis Line: (313)258-4758
Language: Arabic,Mandarin Chinese,English,French,Italian,Mandarin Chinese,Portuguese,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: 14799 Dix-Toledo Road
City/Township: Southgate
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48195
Country: USA
Phone: (734) 324-8326
Fax No: (734) 324-8327
Organization Name: University of Michigan, Medical School, Asylum Collaborative
Organization Overview: The University of Michigan (U of M) Asylum Collaborative was founded in 2013 by student members of the University of Michigan Medical School chapter of Physicians for Human Rights (PHR). In partnership with the University of Michigan Law School, PHR, and community organizations such as Freedom House Detroit, the mission of this student-led initiative is to advocate for victims and survivors of human rights violations and serve as a voice for those who have limited access to such resources.
Our current focus is to facilitate inter-professional collaboration between pro-bono legal and medical providers to conduct forensic evaluations and medical affidavits for asylum, human trafficking, and other legal cases in which survivors of human rights abuses are seeking legal protection such as asylum status.
Language: English
Cultures: All
Street: University of Michigan Asylum Collaborative c/o OMSE 1301 Catherine St. C5124 Med Sci 1
City/Township: Ann Arbor
State: MI
Zip Code: 48109
Country: USA
Email: umac@umich.edu
Website: http://asylumcollab.wix.com/umac
Organization Name: US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Detroit
Organization Overview: The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a national refugee resettlement and advocacy organization. USCRI is dedicated to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide and support their transition to dignified life. USCRI Detroit helps refugees begin new lives in the Detroit area. Each year, we welcome refugees and give them the tools to adjust to a new way of life in the United States and to become self-sufficient, contributing members of the Detroit community who can regain dreams of a hopeful future for themselves and their children. USCRI Detroit is a member of the State of Michigan Refugee Advisory Council (MRAC) which meets quarterly and serves at the invitation of Michigan’s Department of Human Services (DHS) to advise the State Coordinator and DHS staff on a variety of matters relating to refugee resettlement, and to advocate for refugee concerns. USCRI Detroit has the following programs:
Reception and Placement Program: USCRI Detroit provides newly-arrived refugees and qualifying Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders with the essential services and support they need to begin rebuilding their lives and take steps towards becoming U.S. citizens.
Matching Grant Program: USCRI Detroit’s Match Grant (MG) program provides support to refugees with employment training and job placement. Match Grant Case Managers guide refugees through the job searching process, assist clients to search for employment opportunities, assist with the applications, provide mock interviews, and interpretation services.
Preventative Health Program: USCRI Detroit’s Preventative Health Program with the Michigan Department of Human Services has been able to provide and assist with all health follow-up services for all refugees, regardless of resettlement agency.
Language: Arabic,Chaldean,English
Cultures: Arabic,Iraqi,Multicultural,Refugees or Asylees,Syrian
Street: 13942 Michigan Ave.Upper Level, Suite 1
City/Township: Dearborn
State: MI
Zip Code: 48126
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 581-4420
Fax No: (313) 581-4472
Email: info@uscri-detroit.org
