Organization Name: Action of Greater Lansing, Civil Rights for Immigrants (CRI)
Organization Overview: Action works with organizations across the nation to reform America's immigration laws and ensure civil rights for all people, native born and immigrant. From informational conferences to organized bus trips for rallies in Washington D.C., CRI works to ensure the 7.6% of immigrant families in Lansing have a community voice heard by national ears.
In February, the Civil Rights For Immigrants (CRI) task force took on the Secretary of State decision to deny DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) grantees their right to driver’s licenses. They met with allies, rallied at the state capital, met with the governor’s staff and held a press conference when the Secretary of State finally overturned her decision and gave DACA grantees their right to a driver’s license.
CRI also created a free conference in March, called “Engaging our Community for Reform,” 200 people attended. This conference focused on immigrants, advocates, youth focusing on higher education, knowing your rights, and psychological well-being of immigrants in America.
In April, Action organized a bus including constituents from four different cities to Washington D.C to join millions for a national rally where we met with our congressmen and senators advocating for comprehensive immigration reform.
In May, the CRI task force organized a statewide prayer vigil outside Congressman Mike Rogers’s office. Over 100 people from Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Battle Creek and Lansing, demanded that Rogers and the House of Representatives pass comprehensive immigrations reform.
In June, CRI task force also organized an “immigration story telling” event attended by 100 Lansing residents.
In July, we rallied outside of GOP headquarters calling for immigration reform.
In October Action of Greater Lansing organized a March and Rally outside of Congressman Mike Rogers requesting a face to face meeting. We got a public response from the Congressman that fueled a letter campaign to the editor regarding Roger’s actions.
CRI Meets Monthly
Last Tuesday of the Month at 7pm
Cristo Rey Church: 201 W. Miller Rd.
Lansing, MI (Basement)
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: 201 W. Miller Road Lansing, MI 48911
City/Township: Lansing
State: MI
Country: USA
Phone: (517) 580-0552
Organization Name: American Indian Services, Inc.
Cultures: Native American
Street: 1110 Southfield Rd.
City/Township: Lincoln Park
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48146
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 388-4100
Fax No: (313) 388-6566
Email: amerinserv@ameritech.net
Organization Name: Association of Chinese Americans Chinese Community Center
Organization Overview: ACA is dedicated to the mission of advancing the social, political, economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Their Goals are: Promote active participation of Chinese/Asian Pacific Americans in both civic and national matters; secure social justice, equal opportunity, and equal treatment of Asian Pacific Americans; Bridge the social, economic gaps amoung Asian Americans; Eliminate prejudices and stereotypes of Asian Pacific Americans; Promote the cultural heritage of Chinese and all APA; Promote the coalition building between Asians and mainstream organizations; serve the community through education and service regardless of race, creed, and ethnicities; maintain effective communication with ACA members and the community at large.
Language: Cantonese,Mandarin Chinese,English,Mandarin Chinese
Cultures: Asian,Chinese
Street: 32585 Concord Dr.
City/Township: Madison Heights
State: MI
Zip Code: 48071
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 585-9343
Fax No: (888) 708-2739
Email: schen@acaccc.org
Website: http://www.acadetroit.org
Organization Name: Blue Water Safe Horizons
Organization Overview: The mission of Blue Water Safe Horizons is to partner with the community to provide the resources, support and education necessary for every individual to become empowered and live a life free from domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness.
Language: English
Cultures: All
Street: P. O. Box 610247
City/Township: Port Huron
State: MI
Zip Code: 48061
Country: USA
Phone: (810) 989.5246
Email: wallace@bwsh.org
Website: http://www.bwsh.org/
Organization Name: Ecumenical Center and International Residence
Organization Overview: The Ecumenical Center and International Residence (ECIR) is an intentional living-learning community for students and visiting scholars from around the world.
ECIR seeks to be a community of friendship and respect in which persons from many different countries, cultures, religions, political perspectives, and vocational interests may learn from one another through social interaction and educational programming.
ECIR is a home-away-from-home for students from nearly 60 different countries, including the U.S., each year, as well as a program of hospitality, global understanding, justice, and peacemaking. Our programs reach out to university students in the greater Ann Arbor community and also provide opportunities for congregations, organizations, and individuals through SE Michigan.
Language: English
Cultures: All,American,Multicultural
Street: (734) 662-5529
City/Township: Ann Arbor
State: MI
Zip Code: 48104
Country: USA
Phone: (734) 662-5529
Fax No: (734) 662-3580
Email: info@ecir.org
Website: http://www.ecir.org/
Organization Name: Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan
Organization Overview: Farmworker Legal Services (FLS) is a legal aid office with attorneys and other legal staff who provide free legal assistance and referrals to migrant and seasonal farmworkers throughout the state of Michigan. FLS is a division of Legal Services of South Central Michigan, a non-profit organization funded primarily by the federal Legal Services Corporation.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All,American,Hispanic,Latin American
Street: 3030 S. Ninth St, Suite 1A
City/Township: Kalamazoo
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49009
Country: USA
Phone: (269) 492-7190
Fax No: (269) 492-7198
Email: fls@lsscm.org
Website: http://www.farmworkerlaw.org/
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: Habitat for Humanity International (Michigan)
Organization Overview: Habitat for Humanity brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable housing for low-income families.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. Habitat has built more than 145,000 houses around the world, providing more than 625,000 people in more than 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter. Habitat was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller along with his wife Linda.
Language: English
Cultures: All,American,Multicultural
Street: 618 S. Creyts Rd. Suite C
City/Township: Lansing
State: MI
Zip Code: 48917
Country: USA
Phone: (517) 485-1006; 1-855-422-6424
Fax No: (517) 485-1509
Email: mrochow@habitatmichigan.org
Website: http://www.habitatmichigan.org/
Organization Name: Hispanic American Council
Organization Overview: The Hispanic American Council, Inc. (the Council) is a nonprofit community organization established to advocate for the well-being of the Hispanic population in Southwest Michigan. As a liaison between potential clients and service agencies, the Council seeks to meet the needs of a special population often hindered by language barriers, cultural differences, and unfamiliarity with service agencies and institutions. Throughout the programs and services offered, the goal of the Council is to assist Hispanics in attaining self-sufficiency and a higher level of social and economic well-being. The Council also strives to nourish and encourage the diverse cultural heritage of the Hispanic population.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: Central American,Hispanic,Latin American,Mexican
Street: 930 Lake St, Suite A
City/Township: Kalamazoo
State: MI
Zip Code: 49001
Country: USA
Phone: (269) 385-6279
Fax No: (26)9385-2803
Website: http://hispanicamericancouncil.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: 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: Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Organization Overview: Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) provides free legal advice and representation in certain civil cases to approximately 10,000 low income persons and senior citizens (regardless of income) each year.
We provide general civil legal services to low-income and senior citizens of Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw Counties. We also provide legal services to senior citizens of St. Joseph County.
We also operate two statewide programs - Farmworker Legal Services (FLS), which provides services to migrant and seasonal farm workers and the Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP), which provides case consultation, training, technology and other support to local legal services programs throughout the state.
LSSCM is committed to treating all applicants with respect. LSSCM policies prohibit discrimination in any aspect of the program or its services.
LSSCM is staffed by attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, law students and community volunteers.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: 420 N. Fourth Ave
City/Township: Ann Arbor
State: MI
Zip Code: 48104
Country: USA
Phone: (734) 665-6181
Fax No: (734) 665-2974
Website: http://www.lsscm.org/
Organization Name: Lemkin House
Organization Overview: The mission of Lemkin House is to provide shelter and support— physical, legal, social, and spiritual— for those people in the West Michigan area who are seeking asylum in the United States.
We are supported and encouraged by many Grand Rapids-based social service agencies, legal clinics and private attorneys, and members of religious and academic communities.
The name “Lemkin House” was chosen to honor the memory of a man who dedicated his life with an absolute passion to give ethnic slaughter a name and make it a crime. In doing so, we hope to continue his legacy and bring a name left in the shadows back into the light. (Clink on his name in drop-down menu to learn more about his life.)
We incorporated rosemary into our logo from Shakespeare’s line in Hamlet:
“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance; pray, love, remember.”
Language: English
Cultures: All
Street: 817 Livingstone Dr.
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Country: USA
Phone: (269) 599-6951
Email: info@lemkinhouse.org
Website: http://lemkinhouse.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/
