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At Welcoming Michigan we believe that when Michigan welcomes immigrants, Michigan thrives. Together. It’s better.
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At Welcoming Michigan we believe that when Michigan welcomes immigrants, Michigan thrives. Together. It’s better.
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At Welcoming Michigan we believe that when Michigan welcomes immigrants, Michigan thrives. Together. It’s better.
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At Welcoming Michigan we believe that when Michigan welcomes immigrants, Michigan thrives. Together. It’s better.
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At Welcoming Michigan we believe that when Michigan welcomes immigrants, Michigan thrives. Together. It’s better.
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At Welcoming Michigan we believe that when Michigan welcomes immigrants, Michigan thrives. Together. It’s better.
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At Welcoming Michigan we believe that when Michigan welcomes immigrants, Michigan thrives. Together. It’s better.
Welcoming Michigan to Host Screenings of "Journeys"
With the help of a grant from our partner organization, Welcoming America, we have collaborated with local film makers to create two short documentaries: "Journeys: Stories from Chadsey Condon" and "Journeys: Stories from Van Buren." These films highlight the immigration, migration, and "welcoming" stories that make up the unique historical and cultural tapestry of two Michigan communities where welcoming work is taking place. Please visit our events calendar for details on upcoming community film screenings and facilitated community discussions, and watch the Van Buren County film trailer below. Please contact us if you would like to host a film screening and discussion at your organization, church, or school. Thank you!
The Welcoming Michigan Story
We believe that being welcoming is the right thing to do, but that’s not the whole story. Michigan is the only state that lost population between 2000 and 2010. Considering how high unemployment in Michigan has been, some might say that’s a good thing — fewer people to compete for the jobs we do have.
In 2008, the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan, the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Skillman Foundation commissioned former State Representative Steve Tobocman to explore the idea of immigration as a potential strategy for reinventing the economy of that region. Read More:
The Story of Welcoming America
Check out this short video about how Welcoming America and the national “Welcoming” movement came to be.
Recent Blog Posts
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - get to know your Asian Pacific American neighbors!
On Monday, April 29th Welcoming Michigan hosted a film screening and discussion of "Journeys: Stories from Van Buren" with
This past Tuesday Welcoming Michigan coordinated our first cooking class in SW Michigan and it was great fun!
In honor of Pesach and Easter, here are some resources from religious teachings on how we can welcome the stranger:
We are pleased to share that our first month of film screenings and discussions of the Welcoming Michigan film, "Journeys:
National Welcoming Week a Success!
September 15th-22nd, 2012
During the week of September 15th, 2012,Welcoming Michigan joined 22 other Welcoming America affiliates and partners across the country to participate in National Welcoming Week, a nationwide event that promoted meaningful connections and a spirit of unity between U.S. and foreign-born Americans by providing opportunities to learn about each other and work together for the greater good. Across the country, longtime residents and their new immigrant neighbors came together during National Welcoming Week to take part in local community events, organized by Welcoming America’s affiliates and other national and local corporate partners, foundations, small businesses and residents of the community. Click here to learn more about the events of Welcoming Week from the national welcoming movement.